The ramparts and King’s Gate path on Suomenlinna

Itinerary · Helsinki, Finland

Islands and sauna

The morning ferry to Suomenlinna, back for the southern shore, and Löyly at sunset.

One day, by ferry and on foot

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  1. 9:30

    1Suomenlinna ferry

    Market Square·Ferry

    About 15 minutes from the Market Square.

  2. 10:00

    2Suomenlinna Sea Fortress

    Suomenlinna·UNESCO World Heritage Site

    The ramparts and museums.

  3. 12:30

    3Café Piper

    Suomenlinna·Island café

    Lunch on the islands (check the season).

  4. 15:00

    4Kaivopuisto to Eira and Löyly

    Eira·Seaside walk

    Along the southern shore.

  5. 17:30

    5Löyly

    Hernesaari·Sauna

    Sauna by the sea; book ahead.

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