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Suomenlinna Castle


TripAdvisor Traveller Rating: 4.5 of 5 stars
TripAdvisor Popularity Index: #1 of 163 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

Traveller Reviews

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24 Apr 2009
3/3 found this review helpful

It is said that there is nothing else to see in Helsinki, but Suomenlinna and Tallinn, the Estonian capital city. I am a Finn and Ive worked in Suomenlinna Naval Academy and seen the museums and swam in the sea with the waves risen in Kustaanmiekansalmi by passing cruise ships. Here is what you should do: Take a ferry from... more

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5 of 5 stars
Brighton, England
28 Nov 2008
1/1 found this review helpful

Even on a freezing cold, somewhat rainy day, in mid November this fortress is really worth a visit. The trip across the harbour on the boat is lovely. The sheer sizeof the fortress and fortifications are amazing. On Sundays there is a guided tour in English (I think it was about 2.30 p.m.) and around 25 people were there on... more

2 Oct 2008
1/1 found this review helpful

The island is definitely worth visiting! It has beautiful gardens and places to sit down, enjoy the view of the Gulf of Finland and have a nice picnic. There are multiple cafes also if you want to eat indoors. The Sounmenllina Museum is not worth it, it is really small and expensive. You should plan to be there for at... more

3 Aug 2008
2/2 found this review helpful

The Fortress is amazing. Truly beautiful! It consists of two main island. One is an old-fashioned neighborhood and the other is the actual fortress, with stone walls. The main sight is the actual fortress, so do walk through the first island to explore the second (Kustaanmiekka). It is a functioning neighborhood, so you can go there when you want with... more

1 May 2004
40/42 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

23 May 2009

マーケット広場の端にあるフェリーでスオメンリンナに行きました。船は数種類 一人でも簡単に行けます。景観美しい場所ですが ... more

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Suomenlinna Castle Address

Suomenlinna Island, Helsinki, Finland
Tel: 09 684 1800