FamxplorSuomenlinna Fortress
What to expect
Suomenlinna Sea Fortress is a UNESCO World Heritage Site located on the coast of Helsinki. The fortress has a rich history, having been shaped by three historic eras when it helped to defend first Sweden, then Russia, and ultimately Finland. It features six kilometers of walls, 100 cannons, exciting tunnels, and beautiful parks, as well as museums, guided tours, events, and restaurants. The fortress is a cultural treasure with its construction beginning in the mid-18th century, making it a great place to visit and explore
Plan your family visit to the Suomenlinna Fortress with these blog insights 👇
Beautiful places for a holiday in Finland with children – Finland travel destinations in summer
Activities: We visited Suomenlinna, and explored the fortress. We looked at cannons and walked through the secret passages of the 18th-century fortress
Highlights: We had a great time exploring the fortress. The kids enjoyed looking at the cannons and walking through the secret passages ✨
The family city trip to Helsinki - The green capital of Finland
Activities: We took the ferry to Suomenlinna, a fortress from the 18th century. We explored the fortress and saw the old cannons. We discovered dark passages and the kids climbed on the cannons
Highlights: The kids loved exploring the fortress, especially the dark passages and climbing on the cannons. They also enjoyed the different architectural styles ✨