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Hotel GBP* Distance Rating
Hotel Skatta N/A 1.4 mi 2.3 km 4 of 5 stars
Best Western Premier Hotel Katajanokka £117 1.5 mi 2.3 km 4 of 5 stars
Accome Senate £113 1.5 mi 2.5 km 3.5 of 5 stars
Hotel Kamp £177 1.9 mi 3.1 km 4.5 of 5 stars
Palace Kamp Hotel Glo £130 2.0 mi 3.2 km 4.5 of 5 stars
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Restaurant Sarkanlinna 0.7 mi 1.1 km 4 of 5 stars
Chez Dominique 1.9 mi 3.0 km 4.5 of 5 stars
Demo 2.0 mi 3.1 km 4.5 of 5 stars
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National Museum of Finland (Suomen Kansallismuseo) 1.2 mi 2.0 km 4 of 5 stars
Cafe Tin Tin Tango 1.9 mi 3.1 km 4 of 5 stars
Mannerheim Museum 2.0 mi 3.2 km 4 of 5 stars
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“Fortress of Suomenlinna” UNESCO.org
“Suomenlinna” AAA
“48 Hours In: Helsinki, Finland” Independent.co.uk
“The Finnish Line” Washington Post (free registration required)
“Time to shine” Boston.com / Boston Globe
“Helsinki Highlights: A Visit to Finland's Capital” Go World Travel Magazine
“Off Duty: Helsinki” Independent.co.uk
“48 Hours In: Helsinki” Independent.co.uk
“Finland's Finest” Honolulu Star-Bulletin
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“Suomenlinna” VirtualTourist.com
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TripAdvisor Traveller Rating: 4 of 5 stars
TripAdvisor Popularity Index: #4 of 160 attractions in Helsinki
Traveller Description: Suomenlinna Sea Fortress Helsinki This is one of the reasons why a few hundred years ago the capital of Finland was transferred from Turku to... more »
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Attraction type: Historic site, Military base/facility, Military museum, Castle
Address: Suomenlinna Island Helsinki
Finland
Tel: 09 684 1800

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“Don't miss this amazing fortress”
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5 of 5 stars
A TripAdvisor Member
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1 May 2004
38/40 found this review helpful

Suomenlinna is a fortress/castle/island in the harbor outside Helsinki. It's easily accessible via a short (and very enjoyable!) boat ride. The island is fascinating - you can explore the old fortress and castle endlessly, walking along the walls or poking around the various rooms. The setting is beautiful - I was there in early summer, and everything was warm and... more

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Suomenlinna Island, Helsinki, Finland
Tel: 09 684 1800