Tasks of the Governing Body of Suomenlinna

The Governing Body of Suomenlinna is a government agency with a wide range of duties: it manages the UNESCO World Heritage site, restores it, leases residential apartments and facilities, manages landscape development in the area, and is responsible for cleaning and maintaining the buildings.

The personnel of the Governing Body consist of 90 employees. The offices of the agency are located on the main island, even though most of the work is carried out on the other islands.

The Property unit is in charge of repair and maintenance, landscape development and cleaning operations. The Planning unit is responsible for planning, developing and supervising renovation projects, whereas the Construction unit manages the implementation of projects. The Administration unit is in charge of the development and general administration of the organisation, residential apartment leases, conference and banqueting facilities, co-ordinating tourist and travel services, and financial, human resources and data administration.