suomenlinna

Cosy local pub in Suomenlinna, where anything can happen!

Vasikkasaari island, located on the west side of Santahamina in Helsinki, is a recreational island of about 18 hectares. The island is available for the city residents' recreational use. There are also summer residents and their small cabins on the island.

Vasikkasaari features two guided pathways: a main route that presents the island's historical sites and a well-being trail in the western part of the island. The texts for each point of interest can be found here: https://citynature.eu/en/location/vasikkasaari/

There's scheduled ferry traffic from the Market Square on weekends during summer season.

Restaurant Adlerfelt is housed in a magnificent 250-year-old building in the Helsinki’s most maritime district, Suomenlinna.

At Suomenlinna sea fortress there are nine venues of different sizes and types available. The venues in the 18th century fortress and a Unesco World Heritage site are suitable for hosting variety of events such as seminars, conferences and banquets. The venues were originally part of the military fortification during the periods of Swedish and Russian rule, and were used as a gunpowder magazine, a granary, a church and a barracks. All the venues are within walking distance from the main quay.

Tokuyûan, the first traditional Japanese tea room in Finland, is located in the Virtue Bastion on Susisaari island at Suomenlinna fortress island. The Japanese tea art chadô is studied here and practised in tea ceremonies.

There are open events approx. once a month.

Lonna's restaurant serves high-quality seasonal dishes with a modern take on traditional island cuisine. The restaurant strives to use mostly Finnish ingredients, favoring organic and locally grown produce.

Cafe Silo in Suomenlinna is located near the ferry pier. The café offers delicacies baked on site, special coffees and soup of the day.

Suomenlinna Visitor Centre is located at the pink Jetty Barracks building right by the main quay. Get the best tips for your visit all year round.

Harakka is located between the islands of Särkkä and Uunisaari by the Kaivopuisto park. The previously closed island, which had been in use by the Finnish Defence Forces, was opened to the public in 1989 and is now a popular recreational area. Harakka island offers a unique excursion destination, studios for artist and artisans, experiences in the form of art and nature exhibitions as well as meeting facilities.

The Nature House of the City of Helsinki is also located on the island. It offers visitors encounters with nature, activities, and information on the Baltic Sea, maritime nature and sustainable living.

There is a kilometer-long nature trail on the island. A mobile route map on the nature trail can also be found on the internet (citynature.eu/en/location/harakka-2/)

The connection ferry in summertime departs from Kaivopuisto park, from the Ullanlinna pier, next to Café Ursula.