How old is Suomenlinna?
The story of Suomenlinna, originally called Sveaborg or Viapori in Finnish, begun in 1748 when Sweden begun fortification work on the Susiluodot islands off Helsinki. Swedish era of the fortress continued for 60 years until 1808, when Viapori was besieged by the Russian forces in the Russo-Swedish war.
Why is Suomenlinna fortress famous?
Built in the second half of the 18th century by Sweden on a group of islands located at the entrance of Helsinki’s harbour, this fortress is an especially interesting example of European military architecture of the time.
How big is Suomenlinna?
80 hectares
The total land area is 80 hectares (0.8 km2). Instead of using the normal Finnish postal addressing scheme (consisting of a street name and a house number), the addresses at Suomenlinna consist of a letter code for the island and then a house number.
How much does it cost to visit Suomenlinna?
How much is the entrance fee to Suomenlinna? There is no entrance fee to the fortress. Visitors only have to pay for the crossing to Suomenlinna and back. Please note that the ferry ticket does not include entrance to the museums on the island; each museum has its own separate entrance charge.
How many people live on Suomenlinna?
800 residents
Suomenlinna is home to around 800 residents and 400-500 people work in the fortress all year round. Unesco World Heritage Site is visited by approximately one million visitors yearly. Suomenlinna islands hosts for example museums, artists work rooms, naval academy and open prison.
What is the name of Finland’s endless summer day in Lapland?
The midsummer festival at the end of June is the ideal time to experience the midnight sun. The bonfires and celebrations on this special evening herald the summer holiday of the Finns, who now say goodbye to nature and leave the cities. The fires are called “Kokko”.
How old is Rauma?
The town of Rauma in western Finland’s Satakunta region was founded in 1442, making it the third oldest town in the country. It is especially known for its colourful regional dialect, its long tradition in bobbin lace-making and the well-preserved wooden buildings of Old Rauma.
What zone is Suomenlinna?
Suomenlinna is in the HSL ticket zone A.
How do you get to Suomenlinna?
Suomenlinna is accessible only by water. A ferry service runs from the Market Square to Suomenlinna throughout the year. During summer and autumn, a water bus service to Suomenlinna is also available. The guest harbour in the middle of Suomenlinna caters to visitors arriving by their own boats.
Which country has 24 hours darkness?
That’s why, for several weeks, the sun never sets above the Arctic Circle. Svalbard is the place in Norway where the midnight sun occurs for the longest period. Here, the sun doesn’t set between 20 April and 22 August.
Why is Finland dark for 6 months?
A quarter of Finland’s territory lies north of the Arctic Circle, and at the country’s northernmost point the Sun does not set at all for 60 days during summer. The North Pole has midnight sun for 6 months from late March to late September.
How do I get to Vallisaari?
Vallisaari and Kuninkaansaari are located in Helsinki, next to the Suomenlinna sea fortress, 20 minutes by boat from the Market Square. A water bus will take you to Vallisaari, from where you can walk over to Kuninkaansaari along a neck of land, much like a breakwater.