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A Suomenlinna circuit

Island walk·Suomenlinna

Ramparts and museums

About A Suomenlinna circuit

From the HSL ferry quay, walk across the bridges to the church, the museums and the southern ramparts, then back to the quay (UNESCO; HSL).

Why it's on our list

  • Ramparts
  • Museums

Opening hours, prices and seasonal openings change, so please check with A Suomenlinna circuit before you go.

What’s nearby

Distances from A Suomenlinna circuit are approximate, measured in a straight line (as the crow flies). Times are approximate too: walking at about 80 metres a minute, cycling at about 15 km/h and driving at typical city-traffic speeds. Traffic and routes vary.

Key sights

  1. Uspenski Cathedral3.0 kmWalk 38 minCycle 12 minCar or taxi 12 min
  2. Market Square3.1 kmWalk 39 minCycle 12 minCar or taxi 12 min
  3. Löyly3.3 kmWalk 41 minCycle 13 minCar or taxi 13 min
  4. Esplanadi Park3.3 kmWalk 42 minCycle 13 minCar or taxi 13 min
  5. Helsinki Cathedral3.4 kmWalk 43 minCycle 14 minCar or taxi 13 min
  6. Ateneum3.7 kmCycle 15 minCar or taxi 14 min
  7. Amos Rex4.0 kmCycle 16 minCar or taxi 15 min
  8. Oodi4.2 kmCycle 17 minCar or taxi 15 min
  9. Temppeliaukio Church4.6 kmCycle 18 minCar or taxi 17 min
  10. Helsinki Airport20 kmCar or taxi 58 min

Main railway stations

  1. Helsinki Central3.9 kmCycle 16 minCar or taxi 15 min
  2. Pasila6.7 kmCycle 27 minCar or taxi 22 min

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