Suomenlinna Fortress Tours
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An ideal day or half-day trip from Helsinki is to pack a picnic and take the regular ferry to Suomenlinna Fortress. A great deal of Helsinki's history was shaped here - the UNESCO World Heritage Listed fortress was founded by the Swedes in 1748 to protect against the Russians, but following a prolonged attack, Sveaborg was surrendered to the Russians in 1808. The Russians then used it to protect the shipping channels to St. Petersburg. In 1917, after the Russian Revolution, Finland declared independence and took back Suomenlinna, using it for the military until 1973 when it passed over to the citizens of Finland.
Suomenlinna is made up of 8 islands, with 3.7 miles (6 kilometers) of fortress walls, 290 buildings and over 100 guns and cannons. These days there are 6 museums, 9 restaurants and 850 residents. Many locals like to picnic among the fortress ruins with a few drinks - it can get pretty boozy here on summer weekends.
Practical Info
HKL ferries depart every 20 minutes from the passenger quay at the kauppatori. The Helsinki Card is valid for all ferries and attractions at Suomenlinna.
Address: Helsinki, Finland
Hours: Most attractions open 10am - 6:30pm in Summer, 10am - 4pm in Winter
Admission: Free. Attractions in the area may have admission fees
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Private Guided Tour of Suomenlinna Sea Fortress
- Unearth the history and legends of Suomenlinna Sea Fortress, a UNESCO World Heritage Site, on this 2-hour private tour in Helsinki. With your dedicated guide, take in the main sights of the fortress, one of the largest sea fortresses in the world, spanning 6 islands. Take advantage of personalized attention and a flexible itinerary on this private tour.
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Private Half-Day Tour of Helsinki and the Suomenlinna Sea Fortress
- Enjoy the personalized attention of your dedicated guide during this 4-hour private tour of downtown Helsinki and the Suomenlinna Sea Fortress. Get an overview of the Finnish capital's most important landmarks, then visit the UNESCO World Heritage Sea Fortress. Pickup and drop-off at any Helsinki location included.
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Helsinki Shore Excursion: Private Half-Day City and Suomenlinna Sea Fortress Tour
- Make the most of your time in Finland with a 4-hour, private Helsinki shore excursion from your cruise port. Get a personal overview and orientation of the vibrant city’s historic center and cultural landmarks, with time to explore public squares, monuments and an iconic rock church. Board a small boat to the stunning Suomenlinna Sea Fortress, where you can walk high stone walls above crashing waves and jagged rocks.
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Private 1-Hour Helsinki Archipelago High-speed Boat Cruise
- Embark on a thrilling high-speed boat tour around Helsinki Archipelago, taking in some of the area's top sights along the way. Depart from Helsinki on a private 1-hour ride across the sea, skimming its surface while admiring views of Helsinki's President Castle, the inhabited island of Suomenlinna and the city's outdoor market. Then enjoy speeds of up to 57mph (50 knots) before returning to port.
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Helsinki Card
- Explore Helsinki at your own pace and save money as you sightsee with the great-value Helsinki Card or Helsinki Card Region. Buy a 24-, 48- or 72-hour card and simply show your card to enjoy free public transport around the city (and in whole metropolitan area with Helsinki Card Region), plus complimentary admission to many of top Helsinki museums and attractions, including the stellar Ateneum art gallery, and Suomenlinna Fortress. Add a free audio city tour, a complimentary guidebook and map, plus valuable savings on tours, meals and other experiences, and it’s an excellent way to make the most of Helsinki.
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City Sightseeing Helsinki Hop On Hop Off Tour
- Explore Helsinki with a hop-on hop-off City Sightseeing tour, and travel around the city by open-top, double-decker bus. Stopping at 14 locations around the capital, the bus tour allows you to sightsee at your own pace, hopping on and off whenever you like. Learn about the underground Temppeliaukio Church and other landmarks from an audio guide, and perhaps hop off to visit the bustling food stalls of Market Square. Your tour ticket is valid for 24 hours after first use.
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Helsinki 48-Hour Hop-On Hop-Off Bus Tour and Canal Cruise
- See Helsinki’s highlights from land and sea on this Helsinki combo that pairs up two popular tours for a discounted price. Enjoy a hop-on hop-off bus tour to check out must-sees like the Sibelius Monument and Rock Church, complete with onboard audio commentary, Wi-Fi, and a 48-hour ticket. Plus, take a scenic 1.5-hour cruise around Helsinki’s shores and archipelago, sailing along the Degerö Canal and past landmarks including the UNESCO-listed Suomenlinna Maritime Fortress.
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