Festival

Suomenlinna

Helsinki, Finland

Suomenlinna, 00190 Helsinki

Suomenlinna is the fortress that put Helsinki on the map. Built from 1748 by Swedish admiral Augustin Ehrensvärd across six islands, it transformed a burnt-out village into a strategically vital garrison town.

Location

Map showing Suomenlinna location

What to do there

  1. 1

    Walk the UNESCO Fortress That Saved Helsinki

    AdventurePrice: low

Wine bars nearby

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