Suomenlinna - The Gibraltar of the north

Suomenlinna is one of the largest sea fortresses in the world. It was founded in 1748 and it is located on six islands outside Helsinki’s city centre. Suomenlinna is listed as an UNESCO World Heritage site. The Ehrensvärd Society offers program at Suomenlinna for groups and for individual visitors.

Excursions and interesting sites

Are you an independent adventurer or do you enjoy a guided walk? Read more about our excursions to Suomenlinna, Lonna and Vallisaari.

Full history of Suomenlinna

Full History of Suomenlinna in 25 minutes

WATCH THE OFFICIAL TRAILER ›

Ehrensvard-museo

Ehrensvärd Museum

VISIT THE RESIDENCE OF THE FOUNDER OF SUOMENLINNA

Coming to Suomenlinna?

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Children

BOOK GUIDED TOURS FOR CHILDREN

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Groups

TOURS ON LAND AND SEA

Augustin Ehrensvärd

Suomenlinna Museum

VISIT THE MUSEUM ALL YEAR ROUND

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Cannon sloop Diana

SAIL IN HISTORICAL STYLE

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How to get there?

WATERBUS OR FERRY?

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Vallisaari island

BOOK A TOUR TO VALLISAARI

Cafe Piper

Cafes and Restaurants

CAFÉ PIPER

Suomenlinnan museokauppa

Shopping

SOUVENIRS AND GIFTS

Mysterious Vallisaari island

Feel amazing nature in this untouched getaway just few hundred meters from Suomenlinna.
linnanpiha

Ehrensvärd Society - one century for the benefit of Suomenlinna

The Ehrensvärd Society was founded in 1921 with the purpose of informing the public about the Suomenlinna fortress and its history.

Our Partners

  • Suomenlinna
  • Baltic Sea Castles
  • Visit Finland
  • SMAL AFTA
  • Kansallismuseo
  • Visit Helsinki