Suomenlinna Sea Fortress Official Website

Suomenlinna is a World Heritage Site

Suomenlinna is a maritime fortress located off the coast of Helsinki. It is also a garrison town and a base for archipelago navy. The construction of the fortress began in 1748. Today Suomenlinna is included in UNESCO's list of World Heritage sites and is one of the most popular sights in Finland.

Field Works photography exhibition 20.08.2010

Jetty Barracks Gallery exhibitions 01.01.2010

9.9.–3.10. ANNE SUNILA - Paintings

Guided Walking Tours 01.09.2010

The historic fortress wakes up at the guided walking tour. The secrets of the fortification walls will be revealed and old memories from the times of Swedish rule in the 18th century and Russian rule in the 19th century tell us about the life at the fortress in peace and at war.

Photo exhibition by Tim Bird: The fortress in winter 23.04.2010

Tim Bird´s photography presents views of one of his favorate places in Helsinki - Suomenlinna - in winter months.

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With guide With kids As a group Schoolcamps In the summer Visitors with impaired mobility

King's Gate Great Courtyard The Docks

Suomenlinna Sea Fortress Tomorrow

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