Suomenlinna Sea Fortress

(Image source: www.suomenlinna.fi)

Suomenlinna is one of the biggest sea fortresses in the world, founded in 1748 and built by Field Marshal Count Augustin Ehrensvärd on islands off the coast of Helsinki. Suomenlinna remains as one of the most popular attractions in Finland and was included in the UNESCO World Heritage List in 1991 as a unique monument to European military architecture. An important part of any visit to Suomenlinna is a good meal or a refreshing break at one of its cafés. The fortress has a selection of restaurants and charming cafés. The Visitor Centre and Suomenlinna Museum, situated in the middle of the fortress, are a base and information point for visitors as well as the starting point for the walking tours. Suomenlinna is to be explored on foot. During summer there are daily guided tours in English, Finnish, Russian, and Swedish; in winter the tours are held on Saturdays and Sundays in English and Russian.

Address: 00190 Helsinki, Finland

Opening hours: SuomenlinnaIsland is open all year. Suomenlinna Visitors’ Centre and Museum and some other services are open also during winter.

Tel: 00358-9-5338410

Website: http://www.suomenlinna.fi/en