Discover Suomenlinna – Where Nordic History Comes Alive

Step into the heart of the Helsinki archipelago and explore Suomenlinna, one of the Nordic region’s most captivating sea fortresses and a UNESCO World Heritage Site. Built across six islands starting in 1748, this impressive bastion fortress grew from a small outpost of the Swedish archipelago fleet into one of Finland’s most treasured attractions.

During this public one-hour guided walking tour, an authorized Suomenlinna guide will tell you about the 270 years of the eventful history of Suomenlinna under the rule of three different states and about life on the islands today. The guide will take you to the most important sights of the fortress: Artillery Bay, Great Courtyard, Piper's Park, and the Dry Dock, which in its day was among the largest in the world.

A ticket for the guided tour includes free admission to the Ehrensvärd Museum during its opening hours (the museum is open daily only from May through August). You may visit the museum before or after the tour according to your schedule.

The tours start from the Suomenlinna Museum and last one hour. It takes only 15 minutes to get to Suomenlinna from Market Square (Helsinki City Ferry, HSL) and an additional 10 minutes to walk to the Suomenlinna Museum. During May - September, FRS Finland waterbus takes you to the pier next to the Suomenlinna Museum, and the travel time is 25 minutes.

Our company has been awarded the Sustainable Travel Finland label. The certification was awarded to the Ehrensvärd Society as a result of its long-term and determined work in promoting sustainable tourism. Our responsible operation extends to equal treatment of staff, consideration of the needs of different customer groups, and protection of the environment at the UNESCO World Heritage Site, Suomenlinna.