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The ramparts and King’s Gate path on Suomenlinna

Neighbourhood guide · Helsinki

Suomenlinna: Our Favourites

The fortress islands, their museums and cafés, and Lonna and Vallisaari next door.

The back story

Neighbourhood guide

Suomenlinna: the back story

Suomenlinna·In depth

The UNESCO sea fortress, 15 minutes by ferry, and its island neighbours.

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What to see and do

Inscribed 1991

Suomenlinna Sea Fortress

Suomenlinna·UNESCO World Heritage Site

The 18th-century island fortress at the mouth of the harbour, 15 minutes by ferry from the Market Square.

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Next to Suomenlinna

Vallisaari

Vallisaari·Island

A wild, once-military island beside Suomenlinna.

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A sauna and restaurant island

Lonna

Lonna·Island

A small island between the Market Square and Suomenlinna, with a sauna and restaurant in season.

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Ramparts and museums

A Suomenlinna circuit

Suomenlinna·Island walk

A loop round the fortress islands from the ferry quay.

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A seasonal island sauna

Lonna Sauna

Lonna·Sauna

A public sauna on Lonna island, open in season.

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Where to eat

On Suomenlinna

Café Piper

Suomenlinna·Island café

A café on Suomenlinna.

Suomenlinna B 56, 00190 HelsinkiExplore View on map

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