Suomenlinna - One of Finland's World Heritage Sites

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/ Suomenlinna fortress
Photo: Jussi Hellstén, mediabank.businessfinland.fi
/ Sunset in Suomenlinna
Photo: Ari-Pekka Darth, mediabank.businessfinland.fi
/ Suomenlinna during the summer
Photo: Business Finland, mediabank.businessfinland.fi
/ Winter in Suomenlinna
Photo: Business Finland, mediabank.businessfinland.fi
/ Suomenlinna fortress
Photo: Jussi Hellstén, mediabank.businessfinland.fi
/ Suomenlinna
Photo: Jussi Hellstén, mediabank.businessfinland.fi
/ Suomenlinna
Photo: Jussi Hellstén, mediabank.businessfinland.fi
/ Winter in Suomenlinna
Photo: Emilia Hoisko, mediabank.businessfinland.fi
/ Suomenlinna during the summer
Photo: Business Finland, mediabank.businessfinland.fi
/ Moonlight in Suomenlinna
Photo: Business Finland, mediabank.businessfinland.fi
/ Suomenlinna
Photo: Juha Kalaoja, mediabank.businessfinland.fi
/ Winter in Suomenlinna
Photo: Arttu Kokkonen, mediabank.businessfinland.fi

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Just a short ferry trip away from Helsinki and you can explore fortress of Suomenlinna which is one of most popular highlights in Finland. Enjoy this historic atmosphere!

Suomenlinna is an inhabited sea fortress that is built on 8 islands in around 4 km southeast from the city center of Helsinki. Its building started in the middle of 18th century when Finland was part of Sweden. Nowadays, Suomenlinna is a cultural gem and popular sight in Helsinki within tourists and locals.

Moreover, Suomenlinna was included into the UNESCO World Heritage List in 1991 in order to reserve it for upcoming generations as a sample of 18th century fortress architecture in Europe.

Suomenlinna is not just a part of Helsinki. It is a unique town inside the town. There are near 900 permanent residents on the islands and about 350 people work here constantly. Additionally, the fortress is not only a museum but also a living community.

In the summer, water trip to Suomenlinna provides wonderful views of Helsinki and picturesque surroundings from the sea. On the other side, during winter season this trip is over the ice-covered waters and that is truly an exclusive experience.

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Getting there

Suomenlinna can be reached only by water. A ferry service runs from the Market Square in Helsinki to Suomenlinna during whole year round. The journey to Suomenlinna takes about 15-20 minutes.

During the summer water bus service to Suomenlinna is also offered. The guest harbor in the middle of Suomenlinna is provided to visitors coming by their own boats.