Suomenlinna (Sveaborg) is a fortress built on six islands in front of the port of Helsinki. Suomenlinna is on the UNESCO World Heritage List, and about …
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Mar 26, 2025
Amazing little place to spend a few hours. It's like going back in time. Easy to get via ferry and keep in mind there are still residents there. Take a walk around and enjoy nature as well as some ar…Full review by absolutmeliss
Mar 23, 2025
This is a fantastic place to spend the day, offering stunning ocean views and historic architecture perfect for photos. You can explore several fortresses, though some areas are dark and have slipper…Full review by Marja H
Mar 17, 2025
We used a Helsinki card and took the ferry over to check out this mighty sea fort. The ferry ride alone is cool. We were glad it was sunny as it was cold and windy on the island. We enjoyed walking a…Full review by dinahJ2825FV
How much is the Helsinki card? Do children under 2 year old need a ticket?
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The Helsinki card is 42 Euros per day per adult without transport, 49 Euros with transport, and 54 Euros with transport to/from the airport. Children under 7 go free.
I'll be visiting in early September (somewhere between 9-12 Sept). I checked online that sun sets around 20:00, would it be a good timing (in the sense that I get to stroll around and take pictures) for me to visit the island from 17:00-19:00?
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Hello! Sounds like a plan. Maybe you reserve few more hours, it is quite large area to see. Here you can see the ferry schedules from downtown market place: google hsl …
Hello! Sounds like a plan. Maybe you reserve few more hours, it is quite large area to see. Here you can see the ferry schedules from downtown market place: google hsl suomenlinnalippu and change language to en Maybe the best seaviews for ship traffic and sunset might be Kustaanmiekka which you can navigate
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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...
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