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Suomenlinna is one of the largest sea fortresses in the world, located off Helsinki shore. The construction works begun in 1748 for a bastion fortress on six islands. The fortress had a garrison town with barracks and residential buildings and a naval base with a dry dock. In 1808 Suomenlinna surrendered to Russia and was turned into a Russian fortress for 110 years. Today, Suomenlinna is on the UNESCO list of World Heritage Sites and a residential area for 850 people.
Ferries from Helsinki Market square every hour
UNESCO site from 1991
Administrated by the Governing Body of Suomenlinna
Naval Academy from 1930
Ehrensvärd Society founded 1921 to cherish the cultural heritage
Guided tours daily in summertime in Finnish, Swedish and English, by reservation in 15 languages all year round
Open daily all year round for visitors
Several museums, galleries and restaurants
www.suomenlinnatours.fi
