Suomenlinna Official Website

Go to the Suomenlinna Online Guide Explore the fortress – your online guide to Suomenlinna (opens in a new tab)

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Opening hours and event calendar

Christmas at the fortress

7.11.2019

Christmas at the fortress is full of experiences and cosy atmosphere from 30 November 2019 to 6 January 2020.

Guided walking tours in English and in Russian

20.8.2014

Learn about the colourful history of the fortress on a guided walking tour on Saturdays and Sundays. The tours are available in English at 1:30 p.m.

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Fires and barbeques are prohibited in Suomenlinna

Open fires and barbecues, including disposable barbecues, are prohibited throughout Suomenlinna. Instead of barbecuing its possible to enjoy the many restaurants and cafés of the fortress. Let's take care of Suomenlinna together!

One of Finland's World Heritage Sites

In 1991, the Suomenlinna fortress was added to the UNESCO World Heritage List as a unique monument of military architecture. Another special feature of the fortress is that in the course of its history it has served in the defence of three realms: Sweden, Russia and Finland.

Beautiful all year around

When is Suomenlinna open for visits? How do I get to Suomenlinna? Find an answer to these and many other frequently asked questions about Suomenlinna.

Kuvassa näkyy valkoinen kukkaketo, jonka taustalla Suomenlinnan muuria

Get to know Suomenlinna

See Suomenlinna from a bird's view and go inside tunnels and restaurants from home or your hotel room. You can choose summer or winter version. Click below to Suomenlinna Skyview service.

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World Heritage Site Suomenlinna

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