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Verified, practical guides to Suomenlinna: how the ferry and waterbus work, which ticket to use, what to see on the island, which museums are open, what has happened to the fortress since 1748 and what life on the island looks like.

Suomenlinna ferry 2026: timetable, ticket and departure pierHSL ferry from Market Square to Suomenlinna: departure pier, timetable rhythm, AB ticket and return from the island.Read the guide →Suomenlinna waterbus 2026: ferry or waterbus?HSL ferry and FRS waterbus side by side: pier, ticket, season, stops and which suits which day.Read the guide →Suomenlinna attractions 2026: what to see and how long a visit takesBlue Route, church-lighthouse, Great Courtyard, dry dock, King's Gate and tunnels: what to see and how much time it takes.Read the guide →Suomenlinna museums 2026: Museum Card, Military Museum and museum dayFive museums, Museum Card and Helsinki Card, Military Museum opening hours and Museum Day when entry was free.Read the guide →Suomenlinna history 2026: from Viapori to UNESCO World Heritage SiteFrom 1748 to 1991: construction, surrender, bombing, prison camp and the path to the World Heritage List.Read the guide →Life in Suomenlinna 2026: residents, accommodation and beachAround 800 residents, a school, a shop and an open prison: what daily life in Suomenlinna means for visitors and whether you can stay overnight on the island.Read the guide →

Trips

Popular Suomenlinna tickets

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Private guided tour: tunnels, ramparts and dry dock Official Suomenlinna guide 1.5 hoursPrivate group, English or RussianFree cancellation

Private guided tour: tunnels, ramparts and dry dock
TunnelsDry dockPrivate group

One and a half hours with your own group through the ramparts, cannons and tunnels to the dry dock. The guide waits at the main pier, where the HSL ferry brings you, so an AB ticket is all you need.

What is included in the price
  • Private guided walking tour with an official Suomenlinna UNESCO guide; language English or Russian
  • Tunnels, cannons and fortifications, dry dock and boats and submarines built on the island, according to the listing
  • Meeting at the main pier under the blue and white umbrella; ferry not included, HSL AB ticket is sufficient
  • Not suitable for prams, wheelchairs, mobility issues or those with claustrophobia; good shoes for cobblestones
  • Free cancellation up to 24 hours before
Duration1.5 hoursPrivate group, English or Russian Book this
To Suomenlinna by waterbus: return trip from Market Square Two return piers 20 - 25 min each wayReturn from King's Gate or Artillery BayFree cancellation

To Suomenlinna by waterbus: return trip from Market Square
Café and WCLonna on the same ticketSummer season

Summer waterbus from Keisarinluoto pier directly to the heart of the fortress at Artillery Bay. Return from there or the King's Gate, so you don’t need to walk the Blue Route back.

What is included in the price
  • Return trip by waterbus from Market Square to Suomenlinna; to Lonna island with the same ticket, according to the listing
  • Departure from Keisarinluoto pier at Market Square, marked by red FRS Finland flags; journey 20 - 25 minutes
  • Return from Artillery Bay or King's Gate pier at your own pace
  • Onboard café, WC, sun deck and indoor seating; accessible according to the listing
  • HSL tickets are not valid on the waterbus; the season runs from early May to late September according to suomenlinna.fi
  • Free cancellation up to 24 hours before
Duration20 - 25 min each wayReturn from King's Gate or Artillery Bay Book this
Helsinki and Suomenlinna: city tour and ferry Hotel pickup, ferry included 5.5 hoursEnglish or SpanishFree cancellation

Helsinki and Suomenlinna: city tour and ferry
Hotel pickupFerry includedGreat Courtyard

First the city, from the Sibelius Monument to Uspenski, then the ferry to the island and a walk to the barracks and the Great Courtyard. All transport is arranged for you.

What is included in the price
  • Local guide and driver; pickup from selected hotels
  • Olympic Stadium, Sibelius Monument, Esplanadi, Old Market Hall and Uspenski Cathedral
  • Return ferry to Suomenlinna and walking tour: barracks, Great Courtyard and Augustin Ehrensvärd’s tomb
  • Coffee break and time for shopping; languages English and Spanish
  • Not suitable for wheelchair users; minimum number of participants; free cancellation 24 hours before
Duration5.5 hoursEnglish or Spanish Book this

Plan your Suomenlinna day in advance

Summer waterbus from Keisarinluoto pier directly to Artillery Bay in the heart of the fortress; return from there or King's Gate at your own pace, Lonna included on the same ticket, with a café and sun deck on board. Free cancellation up to 24 hours before.

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