Helsinki Suomenlinna Travel Guide

Scenic spot introduction:

Helsinki Suomenlinna (formerly known as SVEABORG, known as SUOMENLINNA by the Finns) was built in 1748, when Finland was still part of Sweden. In order to defend against the expansion of the Russians at that time, Sweden built what was then known as the Suomenlinna Castle on six small islands off the coast of Helsinki. The maritime fortress of "Gibraltar of the North", today's Suomenlinna, as the largest existing maritime fortress in the world, is listed as a World Heritage Site by UNESCO and has become Finland's most famous tourist attraction.

Attractions distribution:

Suomenlinna is located on the six islands of the Suomenlinna archipelago in the southern bay of Helsinki. The island is picturesque and preserves many ruins such as fortresses, fortresses, military camps, and forts. The Suomenlinna Museum is also open. ), Toy Museum, Vesikko Submarine and dozens of other museums. As one of the communities where locals now live, the island also has churches, restaurants and cafes, etc., and has gradually become a holy place that people yearn for for tourism, recuperation and residence.

Scenic spot qualifications:

World Heritage

Scenic spot features:

Cultural tours, heritage tours, castles