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Fortress of Suomenlinna

Helsinki, Finland

About

Built in the second half of the 18th century by Sweden on a group of islands located at the entrance of Helsinki's harbour, this fortress is an especially interesting example of European military architecture of the time.

Supporting sources: Legacy import provenance, Wikipedia

Plan your visit

Hours

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There is no entrance gate timetable for the fortress itself. Public tours run weekly year-round and daily in summer; museums vary by season.

Admission

Free

Booking

No booking needed

Sources: hours · pricing

When to go

  • Time of day: Morning

Features & amenities

What to expect

  • Outdoor

What to bring

  • Water
  • comfortable shoes

Good to know

  • Partially accessible

Tags

Planning Helsinki

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