• Enjoy a guided walking tour of Suomenlinna Sea Fortress outside of Helsinki, Finland. Take a boat tour to Suomenlinna Island and discover the history...
  • 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.
  • Suomenlinna Adası’na ulaştığımda görkemli bir kale karşıladı beni… Kale, 1991’de UNESCO Dünya Kültür Mirası Listesi’ne girmiş.
  • Suomenlinna Sea Fortress is possibly Helsinki’s top tourist attraction. We spent our Christmas morning exploring the island, and all its history.
  • Explore the fascinating fortress of Suomenlinna in Helsinki. Discover its rich history and stunning architecture while strolling through its picturesque landscapes.
  • 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.
  • Suomenlinna is accessible only by water: a ferry service therefore runs from the Market Square to Suomenlinna throughout the year.
  • 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.
  • It’s called the Suomenlinna Sea Fortress, and it’s not just any old fortress — it’s a massive sea fortress spread across several islands!
  • Suomenlinna sea fortress is one of the top attractions in Helsinki. The article gives an idea on what to do, what to see in Suomenlinna - a must visit from Helsinki.