Suomenlinna

Sea fortress Helsinki, South Finland, Finland

What to expect

Suomenlinna is a sea fortress composed of eight islands, with six of them fortified, located about 4 km southeast of Helsinki's city center. It is a popular tourist destination and a UNESCO World Heritage Site, known for its bastion fortifications and strategic geographical location

Plan your family visit to the Suomenlinna with these blog insights 👇

Touring Helsinki with Teens - Explore Finnish Architecture, Local Food, & More

This family's experience:

Activities: We visited the sea fortress and explored its various buildings and facilities

Highlights: We enjoyed the stunning views of the sea and the historic atmosphere ✨

4 days in Helsinki with family

This family's experience:

Activities: We took a ferry to Suomenlinna, explored the island, and enjoyed a picnic on the beach

Highlights: The kids loved walking around the fortress and seeing the historic buildings ✨

Helsinki with baby

This family's experience:

Activities: We visited Suomenlinna by ferry. "On Suomenlinna there is a submarine that you can visit, playgrounds, a beach, some museums and cute, child-friendly cafes." Our little one slept almost the whole trip. We enjoyed walking around with him

Highlights: We enjoyed "walking around with him in the green." The old fortress was very impressive ✨