- Suomenlinna Sea Fortress is possibly Helsinki’s top tourist attraction. We spent our Christmas morning exploring the island, and all its history.
- Suomenlinna (Sveaborg) is a sea fortress, which was built gradually from 1748 onwards on a group of islands belonging to the district of Helsinki.
- Suomenlinna is an 18th-century sea fortress located on several interconnected islands in front of the Finnish capital Helsinki.
- Explore the fascinating fortress of Suomenlinna in Helsinki. Discover its rich history and stunning architecture while strolling through its picturesque landscapes.
- Suomenlinna Adası’na ulaştığımda görkemli bir kale karşıladı beni… Kale, 1991’de UNESCO Dünya Kültür Mirası Listesi’ne girmiş.
- Suomenlinna, or Sveaborg as it is known in Swedish, was built on six islands by the Swedish crown in the 18th century as a reaction to Russian expansionism.
- How much is the Suomenlinna Ferry? JT-Line Water bus (summer months only). Your own boat! Can I take a car over to Suomenlinna island?
- At Suomenlinna's main quay, the pink Rantakasarmi (Jetty Barracks) building is one of the best preserved of the Russian era.
- The construction of Suomenlinna began in 1748, under Swedish rule. The purpose of the fortress was to act as a naval base to defend the mainland.
- In the life of this man there were only two hobbies, which is the fleet and, of course, Sveaborg. In the fortress of Suomenlinna, he was buried in 1774.