Results: Main sights
Sights
Suomenlinna is a Unesco World Heritage site and one of the most popular tourist attractions in Finland. Visitors are not charged an admission fee – you only need to pay for the ferry crossing. Suomenlinna is also a borough of Helsinki. The main sights are situated along the blue route which runs across the fortress.Watch […]
Blue route
The Blue route is an excellent way to get to know Suomenlinna. Blue route across the fortress runs from north to south via all the main sights. The route starts at the main quay in front of the Jetty Barracks and terminates at the King’s Gate. The length of the route is about 1.5 km […]
Reserved tours
A guided tour offers a great way to see the fortress. It takes you around the fortress islands and through the centuries, presenting the main sights and the key events in the history of the fortress, offering interesting perspectives on the Finnish history and history of the Northern Europe. For groups, guided tours are offered […]
Guided tours and groups
Guided walking tours Joining a guided tour is a great way to see the fortress. The tour takes you around the fortress islands through the centuries, presenting the main sights and the key events in the history of the fortress, offering interesting perspectives on the Finnish history and history of Northern Europe. The guided walking […]
Plan your visit
This section offers instructions and materials for your visit to the fortress. Here you will find information on getting around at Suomenlinna and the Blue route that showcases the main sights of the fortress. It is also worthwhile taking a look at the maps in advance.
Getting around
Suomenlinna is meant to be seen on foot. Many of its roads are paved with cobblestones, so you need to wear comfortable walking shoes. Suomenlinna is a car-free zone where only service vehicles are allowed. There are no minibuses or trains, nor are there any bicycles for hire. All main sights are situated along the […]
Welcome to an ancient Finnish harvest season celebration:
Viaporin kekri on November the 4th!
Viaporin kekri is in Suomenlinna on November the 4th 2023.
Suomenlinna’s Sustainable Travel Finland label has been renewed
In 2020, the Governing Body of Suomenlinna was awarded the Sustainable Travel Finland label as a sign of valued and long-term work towards sustainable tourism. Sustainable Travel Finland (STF) is Visit Finland’s programme for sustainable tourism that aims to offer tourism companies and destinations a concrete development model for sustainable tourism. Its objective is to […]
Accessibility
Suomenlinna is a challenging environment for people with impaired mobility. Footpaths in Suomenlinna are paved with cobblestones, gravel or sand. Uneven sections cannot be avoided completely. The terrain is hilly and difficult in parts, so wheelchair users should be accompanied by a carer/companion. The weather may also make the footpaths uneven and slippery. Perceiving where […]
FAQ
How do I get to Suomenlinna? The Helsinki City Transport ferry operates throughout the year to Suomenlinna. The ferry journey takes about 15 minutes. During the summer season, you can also get to Suomenlinna on the waterbus, which stops at the Artillery Bay pier and the King’s Gate. For visitors arriving by private boat, the […]