Welcome Banner MY BEST HELSINKI Photos 5 - Suomenlinna Fortress Island


Helsinki's  (and Finland's)  gem:  The  historic  Suomenlinna  Fortress  Island(s).  Suomenlinna is a national monument, and rightfully; on  Unesco's  World  Heritage  list.
It isdefinitely worth visiting. Below, some images from this historic group of islands. Enjoy the scenery: the fortress structures,  the tunnels, the old buildings, the 
shore line views, either displaying  the island scenery or the Helsinki skyline, the numoerous picnic spots, the small beaches, the restaurants and cafes, the beaches
- and last but not least: the atmosphere, rich in history. Welcome.

MORE MY BEST HELSINKI: HOME   RESTAURANTS 1  RESTAURANTS 2  RESTAURANTS 3   PHOTOS 1   PHOTOS 2   PHOTOS 3  PHOTOS 4  HELSINKI ARCHITECTURE
MY Best Helsinki - Photos 5 - Images from Suomenlinna Fortress Island           ACROSS THE POND:  
Panoramic  sea view of Suomenlinna Fortress Islands as viewed from Kaivopuisto shore, Helsinki. Suomenlinna Fortress is comprised by 8 islands: Kustaanmiekka, Susisaari, Iso Mustasaari, Pikku
View of Suomenlinna Helsinki
        Mustasaari, Länsi-Mustasaari, Särkkä, Pormestarinluodot and Lonna. Särkkä island is closest to this pier. The taxi boat is "pointig" at it. Särkkä also hosts the gourmet summer restaurant "Särkkä".
Panorama of Helsinki Center skyline just before the thunderstorm, as viewed from Suomenlinna Fortress Island:
Most photos on My Best Helsinki can be viewed in a larger format by clicking on the photos. Please see copyright notice on bottom of the page.
Suomenlinna, Helsinki                    
Walking routes on Suomenlinna Fortress Island, Helsinki
  Beutiful sea views from a great picnic spot in the "Piper Park" on Helsinki's Suomenlinna Islands.
View toward the sea and other Helsinki islands.
There is a small cafe, "Cafe Piper",  on the mound to the right, about 20 meters from this
spot. The cafe has a few tables on its patio. Needless to say, the scenery is magnificent.
Suomenlinna, Helsinki. Fortress wall, with grass on top. Some of these fortress spaces host restaurants.
Fortress Wall, Suomenlinna, Helsinki		  Great sea views behind Suomenlinna fortress mounds. Close to popular picnic spot on the Island.
View toward the sea and other Helsinki islands.
top
This is almost in the center of Helsinki:
SUOMENLINNA FORTRESS ISLANDS: Panoramic view from Kaivopuisto Park, looking south & toward Suomenlinna & Särkkä in the center. Harakka island on right, behind the taxi boat pier (to Särkkä).
Helsinki Sea view, looking south & at the Suomenlinna islands and Tallin ferry
Suomenlinna (Swe: Sveaborg) is a group of 8 islands.  The white ship (on its way to Estonia) is just entering the "Särkkä strait", located btw Särkkä (Swe: Långören) & Länsi-Mustasaari.
Yes, it is pretty. Itching to get there? Check out  Suomelinna visitors guide. More about Suomenlinna.  Terrific MAP of Helsinki & surrounding islands & ferry routes
    ("lähennä" = "zoom in" & "loitonna" = "zoom out".
         Various neighborhooods are listed as links.)
         
Walking trough "Kings Gate" on Suomenlinna Fortress Island. Helsinki
Approaching Kings Gate on Suomenlinna Fortress Island, Helsinki 
Looking & walking trough "Kings Gate" on Suomenlinna Island.
Looking & walking trough Kings Gate on Suomenlinna Fortress, Helsinki.
Click photo for larger view.
FOR MORE PHOTOS & INFORMATION ABOUT HELSINKI BUILDINGS & CITYSCAPES, PLEASE GO TO  MY BEST HELSINKI ARCHITECTURE.
top 

HELSINKI ARCHIPELAGO AND THE  CITY OWNED ISLANDS ARE A GREAT DESTINATION IN THE SUMMER:

Kings Gate - sign on Suomenlinna, Helsinki
Kings Gate - sign on Suomenlinna, Helsinki

Suomenlinna general info

TERRIFIC  INTERACTIVE Suomenlinna BUILDING HISTORY MAP. Hold the arrow over a building for brief
information, or click on building number for more historic images and more comprehensive information.
This is the Suomenlinna information page about Kings Gate.
Kings Gate, Suomenlinna,  Helsinki:

Kings Gate, Suomenlinna Fortress, Helsinki:


Boat pier next to Kings Gate, on Kustaanmiekka Island,
Suomenlinna. Looking toward Iso Mustasaari island, Suomenlinna. 
 Boat pier next to Kings Gate, Suomenlinna, Helsinki		  
Bay on Kustaanmiekka Island, Suomenlinna Frotress  Helsinki
Bay at Suomenlinna, Helsinki

 
top
Panorama of  "Kings Gate", seen from court yard, at Suomenlinna Fortress Island.
kings gate Suomenlinna Helsinki


Panorama of the Submarine "Vesikko", on Susisaari Island, Suomenlinna, Helsinki. "Vesikko" was built in 1933. More information from Suomenlinna web pages.
Submarine, Suomenlinna, Helsinki.
 
Suomenlinna tunnels, peeking out to fortress courtyard:
Peeking out from under the fortress arch, Suomenlinna, Helsinki.
.suomenlinna
top 
 
Suomenlinna tunnels:
 .

There are miles of different paths and pedestrian streets on Suomenlinna, and lots of  "road" signs,
so different spots are easy to find.
There are many nice walking routes on Suomenlinna Fortress Island, Helsinki


   Make love, not war ...
   Peace cannon on Suomenlinna Fortress Island
 Peace idea on Suomenlinna Fortress Island, Helsinki
 
 
Ehrenswärd-Museum's web-page, including a short movie about Suomenlinna's history.







SUOMENLINNA is not just a historic monument,
it is also a neighborhood where people live.      
Ramp. Helsinki. Suomenlinna.


top 

 Suomenlinna, Iso Mustasaari. 
  Bridge over Tykistönlahti  (Artillery Bay), leading from Susisaari (Wolf Island) to Iso Mustasaari  (Large Black Island) in
 Suomenlinna.   Click on photo for  a  larger view.                                                                                                         

SOME RESTAURANTS 
ON SUOMENLINNA ISLANDS:

CAFE CHAPMAN

We have liked this very casual 
lunch spot and its courtyard
Read  our review on:
restaurant page 2

 
second link

A more extensive list:
RESTAURANTS & CAFES 
ON SUOMENLINNA ISLANDS, 

which are a wonderful picnic and 
/ or excursion destination.Take 
advantage of the information,
destinations of this list. If you go 
sightseeing anywhere outside the 
center of Helsinki, Suomenlinna 
Fortress Islands should be it.

  
 

 Susi = wolf,  saari= island,   iso = big,  musta = black,  tykistö = artillery,  lahti = bay.
 Suomenlinna = Fortress of Finland.    Suomen = Finland's,    linna = fortress or castle.
top
Thundercoulds over Helsinki skyline, as seen from Suomenlinna Fortress Island ferry dock. Click to
 Helsinki skyline, as seen from Suomenlinna Fortress Island ferry dock.
enlarge. This boat trip is worth to take. Suomenlinna Fortress island is a wonderful picnic destination.

 On board the ferry to Suomenlinna fortress island.

Suomenlinna panorama: footbridge from ISO MUSTASAARI island to PIKKU MUSTASAARI island.  Far right, in background, Helsinki center, Kaivopuisto neighborhood. Click for larger panorama:
Suomenlinna_panorama_Helsinki
Left, red building: Hostpital, built in 1916.  More information on Suomenlinna's web pages.  Center: Naval Academy Dormitory buildings, built in 1756.  
More information on Suomenlinna's web pages.  Right: Hospital & Naval Academy canteen.More information on Suomenlinna's web pages.
top
MORE MY BEST HELSINKI: HOME   RESTAURANTS 1  RESTAURANTS 2  RESTAURANTS 3   PHOTOS 1   PHOTOS 2   PHOTOS 3  PHOTOS 4  HELSINKI ARCHITECTURE
MY Best Helsinki - Photos 5 - Images from Suomenlinna Fortress Island           ACROSS THE POND:  
WE APOLOGIZE FOR THE LARGE WATERMARKS ON THE PHOTOS, BUT AS IT HAS TURNED OUT, OUR PHOTOS HAVE BEEN STOLEN A LOT, especially the "Helsinki Sophia Street Dome"-photo on the home page..
All photos & images, including enlarged pop-up photos,  images, content & design on this page and on all My Best Helsinki pages, are privately
owned, copyrighted work © R.C.C.Gelber 1999, 2000-2009, 2010 and / or © Annu Lilja 1999, 2000-2009, 2010.  Any copying, printing,
re-production, posting or displaying of ANY of the photos on ANY of MY BEST HELSINKI pages, in any form, is strictly forbidden.
If you are interested in purchasing a photograph, please contact us. Thank You.