Krepost Sveaborg, Maritime fortress in Helsinki, Finland
Eight connected islands form this military complex with fortifications, tunnels, and buildings spread across multiple levels near the Baltic Sea coast.
The Swedish crown initiated construction in 1748 to protect against Russian expansion, but the fortress fell to Russian forces during the Finnish War of 1808.
The fortress grounds contain several museums, art galleries, theaters, and exhibition spaces that showcase Finnish military and maritime heritage through the centuries.
Regular ferry services operate between Market Square in Helsinki and the fortress throughout the year, with increased frequency during summer tourist season.
The fortress church doubles as a lighthouse, with its steeple containing LED beacons that guide ships approaching Helsinki harbor through the Baltic Sea.
Location: Helsinki
GPS coordinates: 60.14000,24.98000
Latest update: July 24, 2025 11:45
Suomenlinna
471 m
Vesikko
594 m
Military Museum of Finland
812 m
Suomenlinna Church
943 m
King's Gate
554 m
Ehrensvärd's grave
553 m
Merisatama
2.1 km
Noah's Ark, Suomenlinna
899 m
Ursa Observatory
2.2 km
Military Museum's Manege
813 m
Crownwork Ehrensvärd
861 m
Adolf Erik Nordenskiöld memorial
2 km
Paikallismajurin talo
542 m
Lokkiluoto
2.2 km
Ehrensvärd Museum
558 m
Suomenlinna Toy Museum
899 m
Mortuis
374 m
Finnish Customs Museum
482 m
Suomenlinna Museum
716 m
Harmaja Range Rear Light
941 m
Länsi-Mustasaari - Pikku Mustasaari Bridge
881 m
Ehrensvärd Museum
571 m
Pikku Mustasaari Bridge
1 km
Susisaari Bridge
691 m
Kustaanmiekka lighthouse
631 m
Kesäasunto A7, alun perin yliupseerirakennus, 1858
1.4 km
Suomenlinna beach
309 m
West Mustasaari
773 mReviews
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