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Suomenlinna / Sveaborg

Island, Historic and Protected Site, and Neighborhood
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    Mehmet D.
    "Suomenlinna is the most beautiful island of Helsinki."(4 Tips)
    James M.
    "Very good example of a fortress island."(3 Tips)
    antti k.
    "walls at Kustaanmiekka"(3 Tips)
    Minna V.
    "One of the best picnic places in Helsinki"(12 Tips)
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  • Swiss In Hong Kong .heart icon on user image
    Great place: a fortress on a small island around 15 minutes far away of Helsinki. Go there with the ferry and walk around. Best view in the south of the island!
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    BommySeptember 16, 2016
    Take a ferry and spend a few hours on this historical fortress island. Cold and windy in the winter but still worth it to stroll through. Museums can be a hit or miss.
  • James M.heart icon on user image
    James MashiriSeptember 9, 2015
    Great history. Very good example of a fortress island. UNESCO world heritage site. Be sure to visit the WWII submarine Vesikko and the lighthouse church as they're asking the few left in the world.
  • Ina L.heart icon on user image
    Ina LiJanuary 5, 2016
    Best to come visit in summer but winter time gives another more rough, windy and silent atmosphere with little tourists
  • Fred S.heart icon on user image
    Fred SpofforthJanuary 12, 2020
    Quiet beautiful island. If you are in Helsinki for more than a day, don’t miss it. It is a short pleasant ferry ride from central Helsinki and the island has enough to occupy you for a few hours.
  • Katja M.heart icon on user image
    Katja M.August 16, 2015
    Great outdoor museum! Take the food basket from home because local cafes are expensive. Two-way ticket is €5 (from Helsinki).
  • Mel H.heart icon on user image
    Mel HelamaSeptember 14, 2015
    In summer is outstanding but in winter is magical! It's always windy so take a light jacket or a good winter coat.
  • Paul R.
    Paul RiversJanuary 29, 2017
    The trip out to the island is well worth it and a destination in itself. The island is pretty big and you can spend a good day here. We visited the military museum, where we had a guided tour.
  • Florian
    FlorianSeptember 9, 2018
    Do yourself a favor, and go there early (take the 820am boat). Great time there — reserve min 2 hours. Take the blue path and stray apart sometimes. Get your own food, nothing is open before 1030am
  • Jake C.heart icon on user image
    Jake ClementsMarch 1, 2018
    Beautiful island, brilliant history and a fun little trip over in the ice breaker during winter. Note: during winter a lot of the restaurants are closed. If you can find a salmon soup, geddit!
  • Robin P.heart icon on user image
    Robin PokornýApril 28, 2018
    A walk by the blue path and back is for a bit over one hour with occasional stops. Reserve more to just sit on a bench and look at wild geese. Would only recommend when the weather is good.
  • Julia S.heart icon on user image
    Julia SergioNovember 16, 2014
    One of the most beautiful place I've been to! The sunset over the Baltic Sea is incredible! Comparable with one on Santorini, not even sure which one I liked more. Landscapes like somewhere in Ireland
  • Manuel I.
    Manuel IncertiFebruary 17, 2015
    This is a very nice place, perfect to stop by during your trip in this special island! You feel like a home, with a nice and good soup and self service water and bread!
  • Sadalmelek .
    Great island...You have to see this island before leave.You can take awesome photos.It takes 15 mins with ferry and you only pay 5 euros if you do not have Helsinki Card.
  • Ricky I.heart icon on user image
    Ricky IskandarDecember 4, 2017
    beautiful & magical island full of historical site. Well managed and have nice walking path. Love the walk to The King's Gate.
  • Mehmet D.heart icon on user image
    Mehmet DenizJune 28, 2019
    Suomenlinna is the most beautiful island of Helsinki. You are together with nature and social life. There are lots of place for visiting.
  • Szymon K.
    Szymon KukanowAugust 12, 2013
    Simply the MUST in Helsinki, plan an entire day for the walks, coffees, walks, lunch and more walks. Regardless the weather in the city take a scarf and/or wind jacket.
  • Jalmari T.
    Jalmari TalolaAugust 2, 2010
    I took my friend to Suomenlinna. He's been there many times before but never had walked all the way to Kustaanmiekka. He was amazed how great place it was! So walk all the way through! It's worth it!
  • Anasuya I.
    Anasuya IyerAugust 31, 2014
    Beautiful island! Get a picnic and spend half a day. Loads of remote spots for a quiet picnic if you walk further down towards the small beach
  • antti k.heart icon on user image
    antti kaAugust 8, 2015
    Been here 10+ times
    Picnic places all around the islands. Handicraft shops. Go to the walls at Kustaanmiekka at around 5.15pm to see a big cruise ship sail through the narrow strait between islands.
  • Vlad P.
    Vlad PustynskiSeptember 4, 2014
    A great fortress with lots of place to walk and to look around, several museums a wonderful see sights.
  • antti k.heart icon on user image
    antti kaAugust 8, 2015
    Been here 10+ times
    Pick up the guide brochure on the ferry or visitor center. It has a map, description of sights, cafés and restaurants, and opening hours.
  • Will R.heart icon on user image
    Will RoseApril 14, 2015
    Incredibly beautiful blending of natural landscapes, Finnish architecture, and military history. Well worth a trip on a sunny day
  • Manyata G.heart icon on user image
    Manyata GoyalJanuary 26, 2016
    quite windy in winters but still amazing.. might be even better in summers though. Dont miss the battlements.
  • Katrin
    KatrinMay 16, 2013
    Every day between 9 and 10 in the morning and 5 to 5:30 in the afternoon Helsinki - Stockholm ferries pass the Kustaanmiekka strait close to the King's gate.
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    Fw *April 2, 2016
    It worths visiting especially when the weather is good!great for walks or even for a picnic
  • Nokia
    NokiaAugust 9, 2011
    Suomenlinna is the only UNESCO World Heritage site around the Helsinki capital region. Come here for a lovely picnic and enjoy the picturesque surroundings.
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    p kJune 28, 2019
    During summer it is a great place to be! You can rest, visit a museum, make a picnic or visit a cafe.
  • Matilda K.
    Matilda KSeptember 11, 2011
    an inhabited sea fortress built on six islands; One of the most popular tourist attractions in Helsinki as well as a popular picnicking spot for the city's inhabitants. Take a ferry ride there :)
  • Sissi C.heart icon on user image
    Sissi ChenApril 11, 2015
    Come here when the sun is shining! It's most of the time outside, strolling along the island.
  • Chris R.heart icon on user image
    Chris R (thechristophe)September 1, 2018
    Great for a walk, very pretty when sunny.
  • Tomi
    TomiMay 25, 2012
    Been here 5+ times
    Unesco world heritage spot in front of the Helsinki. If you happend to be a paraglider pilot it's even possible to soar above the walls in right winds. Not for beginners.
  • Ali V.heart icon on user image
    Ali VaseghniaNovember 27, 2017
    A must-see for anyone visiting Helsinki. Beautiful views. 👍
  • Fedor M.heart icon on user image
    Fedor MuhosranskiyJune 22, 2016
    Great sea view, good for spending time with friends on fresh air. Not for visiting alone, too boring
  • Kasia K.heart icon on user image
    Kasia KoczułapAugust 29, 2016
    Perfect palce to chill. If you love sea, you must go there.
  • Art Z.heart icon on user image
    Art ZhiltsoffNovember 5, 2016
    Many things to see and large area to walk through. Especially shipyard
  • Tiefebrunenheart icon on user image
    TiefebrunenOctober 14, 2017
    Very nice place and nature for a walking in the sun.
  • Jussi H.heart icon on user image
    Jussi HäyhäJanuary 7, 2016
    Great for picnics or a day on the beach.
  • Payam H.
    Payam HossainiJuly 5, 2016
    No matter what time of the year, you should visit here!
  • Carl-Magnus C.
    Go visit the museum, check the time schedule for the slideshow to see it. Highly recommended.
  • Carol C.
    Carol ChenSeptember 1, 2010
    Been here 5+ times
    Great to spend an afternoon here exploring the fortress, enjoying the scenery and having a picnic by the sea (if the weather permits).
  • Sami V.
    Sami VesantoOctober 13, 2015
    Peaceful island and nice place for a day trip.
  • Kukkii K.heart icon on user image
    Kukkii KoppeeAugust 8, 2015
    Very touristy because it's very picturesque. The locals like to picnic up on the cliff.
  • Hayley C.
    Hayley CooperJuly 1, 2018
    So much walking... but a really pretty island to visit.
  • Julia S.heart icon on user image
    Julia SergioNovember 16, 2014
    Views are gorgeous all over the island!
  • Roman P.
    Roman P.August 27, 2013
    Been here 5+ times
    Beautiful and interesting historical Island, recommend to visit.
  • Heini H.
    Heini HayrinenAugust 3, 2013
    All restaurant kitchens close before nine, so get there early!
  • Joanne S.
    Joanne SkinnerSeptember 16, 2011
    Be aware that many of the museums and sights are only open in Summer, still worth a visit though!
  • Den S.heart icon on user image
    Den ShanyginNovember 14, 2015
    Island, fortes, cannons, sea, fresh air. Do you need anything more? .)
  • Konsta S.
    Konsta SuomalainenFebruary 27, 2017
    https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=U2ZZOWFqfsw&feature=youtu.be – Suomenlinna Fort nice place to visit
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