Suomenlinna
Suomenlinna, or Sveaborg, is a sea fortress composed of eight islands, of which six have been fortified.
Located about four kilometres (2.5 mi) southeast of the city center of Helsinki, Finland, Suomenlinna is a popular destination for both tourists and locals, who enjoy it as a picturesque picnic site.
Getting to Suomenlinna
From the central railway station, bus station or central Helsinki in general, there isn't anywhere in southern Helsinki you couldn't get on foot within half an hour or so. Out of public transport modes, tram (1, 3, 6 and 10) are probably your best bet, though there are some bus lines (14, 18) too. If you wish to go to Suomenlinna, board the ferry from the Market square.
Worth seeing
- 01Observatory Hill
- 02Ursa Observatory
- 03Diana Park
Also known as Kolmikulma (the triangle), this pocket sized park is a nice place to take break from your sightseeing in the summer and just sit down on a park bench and have an ice-cream.
- 04Kaivopuisto
A beautiful park by the sea in the southernmost part of the city.
- 05Sinebrychoffin
Also known as "Koffin puisto", it's in Punavuori district next to the Sinebrychoff art museum.
- 06St. John's Church (Johanneksenkirkko), Korkeavuorenkatu
The largest church in Helsinki and a fine example of Gothic Revival architecture.
Things to do
- 01Beach of Uunisaari
One of the better kept secrets of Helsinki is the beach on Uunisaari, an island a short ride away from the south coast.
- 02Seapoint
Liuskaluoto.
Getting around Suomenlinna the local way
- Get inIf you wish to go to Suomenlinna, board the ferry from the Market square.
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