Suomenlinna Fortress Tour, Finland
About Suomenlinna:- Soumenlinna Fortress Finland is one of the inhabited sea fortress which is about 4 Km southeast city centre of Helnsiki, Finland. The The construction of Fortress was commenced in 1748 by Swedish crown and the original plan of the bastion of Fortress was influenced by Vauban who was the foremost military engineer of that era and made star fort style of fortification which is adapted by group of rocky islands.The Sweden surrendered during the Finnish war and surrendered the fortress to Russia on 3 May 1808 although it got back through defense department in 1973. There are various places of tourist interest and the fortress is not only a museum now but a living community.
How can reach:- "Suomenlinna" is Island in southern of the Finland which is just 2.8 KM distance form Helsinki capital city.
"Helsinki Vantaa International Airport" (19.6 KM) is the main transport way to get flights from all over world. Boats are available from Kauppatori pier to Suomenlinna pier to connects Suomenlinna Island from Helsinki capital city.
Nearest Major Airport:- "Helsinki Vantaa International Airport" is the largest airports of the Finland country which is just 19.6 KM distance from Suomenlinna Island.
Nearest pier station:- Suomenlinna (0.5 KM). Tourists can get here boats to Kauppatori pier (Helsinki city). It is main transport system to connect Helsinki city (2.8 KM).
UNESCO World Heritage Site:- from 1991.
Location:- Suomenlinna Island, Finland (Southern).
Helsinki Weather Temperature:-
| Months | Jan | Feb | Mar | Apr | May | Jun | Jul | Aug | Sep | Oct | Nov | Dec |
| Average Low (℃) | -6.9 | -6.9 | -4.0 | -4.0 | 10.1 | 10.1 | 10.1 | 10.1 | 10.1 | 4.3 | -4.0 | -4.0 |
| Average High (℃) | -1.7 | -1.7 | 4.8 | 4.8 | 17.2 | 17.2 | 17.2 | 17.2 | 17.2 | 9.0 | 2.1 | 2.1 |
Nearest Accommodations:- Scandic Marski, Hotel Helka, Hotel Anna, Radisson Blu Seaside, Hotel Haven, GLO Hotel Kluuvi, Hotel Katajanokka, Hotel Cumulus Kaisaniemi, Hellsten Helsinki Parliament, Aallonkoti Hotel Apartments.
***These accommodations are located in Helsinki city.
Distances from Suomenlinna Fortress:-
Helsinki City : 3.9 KM
Espoo City : 25.4 KM
Tampere City : 183.3 KM
Vantaa City : 25.5 KM
Oulu City : 612.6 KM
Turku City : 171.8 KM