This 18th Century fortress called Suomenlinna is a tourist attraction one should not miss while visiting Finland. Built during the Swedish era, this fortress served as a Maritme fortress and was a base for fleets. It is a UNESCO world heritage site now. When the Russians ruled Finland, the fortress was extended towards the sea and hence it is larger now than the original site. Once Finland became independent from the Russian rule, the fortress turned into a submarine base, Valmet shipyard and a coastal artillery regiment. Currently this is a hot tourist destination of Finland.
FORTRESS OF SUOMENLINNA, FINLAND
THE MUSEUM
SUOMENLINNA FORTRESS: AN AERIAL VIEW
THE SEA GATE
FORTRESS WALL ON SUOMENLINNA ISLAND
MILITARY MUSEUM
MEMORIAL INSIDE THE FORTRESS
LIGHT HOUSE ON THE TIP
KINGS GATE
SUOMENLINNA FORTRESS COVERED IN SNOW
ARTIFACTS
How to Reach
The only way one can reach Suomenlinna fortress is by water. The Helsinki Regional Transport Authority has a ferry service which provides transport to the fortress islands from Kauppatori. From Katajanokka, a service boat is in operation all year round. The boat ride is about 15 to 20 minutes only.
The only way one can reach Suomenlinna fortress is by water. The Helsinki Regional Transport Authority has a ferry service which provides transport to the fortress islands from Kauppatori. From Katajanokka, a service boat is in operation all year round. The boat ride is about 15 to 20 minutes only.
Tourist Timings for Various locations on the Fortress
Museum and Visitor Centre: 10.30 am to 4.30 pm
Restaurants and Cafés: 10.30 am to 10.45 pm
Museum and Visitor Centre: 10.30 am to 4.30 pm
Restaurants and Cafés: 10.30 am to 10.45 pm
Places to see on the Fortress
• Military Museum
• Open air Theatre
• Art and Handicrafts exhibitions
• The Light House
• Military Museum
• Open air Theatre
• Art and Handicrafts exhibitions
• The Light House
Other Facilities
You can enjoy a stay at the fortress in the Hostel Soumenlinna. There are 38 guest rooms where you can spend a day or two and enjoy the various services of the fortress.
• Japanese Tea Room
• Library
• Church
• Guest Harbor
• Saunas which can be rented
• Tours with Guides
• Shopping areas
• Shed for Picnics
You can enjoy a stay at the fortress in the Hostel Soumenlinna. There are 38 guest rooms where you can spend a day or two and enjoy the various services of the fortress.
• Japanese Tea Room
• Library
• Church
• Guest Harbor
• Saunas which can be rented
• Tours with Guides
• Shopping areas
• Shed for Picnics
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