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- Suomenlinna Fortress
Suomenlinna Fortress
The historically significant Suomenlinna fortress is not only a
major military monument worthy of the UNESCO World Heritage List,
but also home to about 900 Finns who live in the renovated
barracks. The entire site is a fun, multi-faceted attraction for
Helsinki residents and visitors. The fortress, built during Swedish
rule in the 18th century, is situated on an island at the entrance
to Helsinki's harbour. The fortification became a strategic
military shipyard with one of the biggest dry docks in the world,
comparable to the fortress at Gibraltar. Apart from admiring the
architecture there is plenty to experience at Suomenlinna, which
contains seven museums, galleries, restaurants and cafes, several
parks, beaches and nature areas. Guided walking tours are offered
and there are always events taking place like exhibitions, jazz
shows and theatrical performances, particularly during summer.
Information & Facts
Address
The Visitor's Centre is at Suomenlinna C 74, situated in
the middle of the fortress at Tykistölahti bay
Admission
Museums charge between EUR3 and EUR5
admission.
Language
Finnish and Swedish share status as Finland's official
languages. Sami is spoken by the isolated population group in
Lapland. English is taught at schools and is widely
understood.
Money
The Euro (EUR) is the official currency of Finland. One Euro =
100 cents. Banks, ATMs and bureaux de change are available in all
cities and airports; banks are closed on weekends. American
Express, Diner's Club, Eurocard, Access, MasterCard and Visa are
accepted in hotels, restaurants, and larger shops. Travellers
cheques can be cashed in Helsinki and large cities, but ATMs are
the easiest and most economical way to get cash.
Opening Times
The various museums usually open between 10am/11am
and 5pm/6pm daily with shorter hours in winter. For information
regarding the various events and exhibitions contact the Visitor's
Centre which is open 10am-4pm, and until 6pm between May and
September.
Time
Local time is GMT +2 (GMT +3 from the last Sunday in March to
the last Sunday in October).