Guided Walking Tour at Suomenlinna in English

The construction works of one of the biggest Nordic fortresses, Suomenlinna, begun in 1748. The best way to get to know the fascinating story behind the World Heritage Site of UNESCO, Suomenlinna fortress, is to join a guided tour.

During the guided walking tour an authorised Suomenlinna-guide tells about the 270 years of eventful history of Suomenlinna under the rule of three different states as well as the life on the islands today. The guide will take you to the most important sights of the fortress, such as the Great Courtyard and the Dry Dock, which in its days was among the largest in the world.

Availability 2025:

3.1. - 30.4.2025 every Friday and Saturday at 13:30

2.5. - 31.5.2025 every Friday at 13:30 and every Saturday at 11:00 & 13:30

2.6. - 31.8.2025 every day at 10:30, 12:30 and 14:30

1.9. - 30.9.2025 every Friday at 13:30 and every Saturday at 11:00 & 13:30

The tours start from the Suomenlinna Centre (Suomenlinna Museum). Duration one hour. It takes only 15 minutes to get to Suomenlinna from the Market Square: you can find the ferry timetables and the ticket prices here.

Tickets:

15 € / adults, 5 € / children, 10 € /student or pensioner

Suomenlinnatours.com online shop and Suomenlinna Museum's ticket sales.

The guide service is subject to permits in Suomenlinna. Guides are authorised by the Ehrensvärd Society in cooperation with the National Board of Antiquities and the Governing Body of Suomenlinna. In order to ensure the quality of the guide services, only Ehrensvärd Society is allowed to offer guide services in Suomenlinna.