Transportation services

Suomenlinna is easily accessible by ferry from the Kauppatori market square. The crossing to Suomenlinna on the Helsinki City Transport ferry takes only 15 minutes, throughout the year and regardless of the weather.

During the summer season, the JT-Line water bus operates from the Kolera-allas area of the Kauppatori square to the Visitor Centre and King’s Gate piers. A maintenance ferry crosses to Suomenlinna from Katajanokka from Monday to Friday during the day. Several large cars may be transported on the maintenance ferry. The maintenance ferry is a good way to transport large amounts of goods to the island, provided that the schedules match your needs.

There are no taxis or similar transport services in Suomenlinna. You can move around the fortress on foot, but those renting conference and banquet facilities may bring a vehicle to the island for maintenance purposes, such as transporting goods. The event organisers should familiarise themselves with the ferry schedules and the booking process for booking car space on the ferries. Transporting vehicles on the ferry is subject to a charge. It is recommended that vehicle transportation is booked well in advance through Suomenlinnan Liikenne Oy. The last ferry leaves Suomenlinna for the mainland at 2 am, with the next one not departing until 6 am, so don’t miss your ferry!

Groups can book their trip to Suomenlinna as part of a group package provided by the Ehrensvärd Society. Organisers can also book a separate water bus transport from a transport operator. The price varies depending on the place of departure and the size of the group and the ship.

Water bus operators

Water taxis

Traditional sailing vessels