Welcome to Suomenlinna is accessible only by water A journey by sea to Suomenlinna takes some 15 to 20 minutes. The ferry operates all year round, while waterbus Suomenlinna! services are available from May to September. Situated on the islands off the coast of Helsinki, HSL ferry Suomenlinna is a cultural treasure. Its construction The ferry departs from the Market Square, opposite began in the mid-18th century when Finland was still the Presidential Palace. At Suomenlinna, the ferry departs part of Sweden. Today, the fortress and its museums, from the main quay on Iso Mustasaari island. The ferry restaurants and events are a memorable experience service is part of the city transport network and all for visitors of all ages. Helsinki Region Transport Authority (HSL) tickets are accepted. The ferried named Suomenlinna II, Suokki and We have drawn up a map to facilitate moving in Tor provide unobstructed access for people with limited Suomenlinna. Footpaths in the sea fortress are paved mobility. People in a wheelchair can also access the interior with cobblestones, gravel or sand. The terrain is hilly premises. in places and uneven sections cannot be avoided JT-Line waterbus completely. By consulting the map, you can find The waterbuses to Suomenlinna depart from the easiest route and access to locations to visit, the Market Square cruise departures area. In Suomenlinna, and the services are colour-coded. the waterbus departs from the Artillery Bay (Tykistölahti) quay and makes an additional stop at the King’s Gate. Some • Please check the opening hours at of the services also make a stop at the islands of Lonna and www.suomenlinna.fi Vallisaari. Please note that Helsinki Region Transport • For information on the accessibility Authority (HSL) tickets are not valid on the waterbus service. Access to the waterbus by those in wheelchairs of the various services, please visit along a pathway depends on the water height and should www.suomenlinna.fi/accessibility be accompanied by an assistant. We recommend those in a wheelchair to take a ferry operated by HSL.
Market Square N katajanokka W E
S 15–20 min.
Waterbus: kaivopuisto Only in summer
More accessible route Lonna quay A more accessible route runs alongside the main blue Ferry (hsl) route and is useful for example for visitors with a wheel- Särkkä more accessible chair or a buggy. No signposts designate the accessible Main quay route in the terrain. We recommend for those in wheel- chairs to be accompanied by a person assisting them. suomenlinna routes in Suomenlinna Tip: The pedicab Taksi Viapori also operates Artillery Bay quay in Suomenlinna. www.taksiviapori.fi
suomenlinna King’s Gate quay Valli- suomenlinnaofficial saari SuomenlinnaWHS Published by the Governing Body of Suomenlinna design: hahmo | photos: aino heininen and dorit salutskij The publisher is not responsible for any changes made to services after publication. TO THE MARKET SQUARE Guest (· 1.5 ) jetty ¹ º ¹ º ¹» PIKKU MUSTASAARI () ¹»· SÄRKKÄ D ºº F º LONNA º »» ºº H LONNAN ISO MUSTASAARI LÄNSI-MUSTASAARI E Main quay C WC TRANSPORT SHOPPING
Ferry (HSL), main quay Grocery shop
Waterbus, Artillery Bay quay Jääkellari art shop
Waterbus, King’s Gate quay Toy Museum shop
Waterbus, Lonna quay Suomenlinna Centre shop
Artillery Bay summer kiosk
MUSEUMS Museum shop WC
Toy Museum Arts & Crafts summer shop B34 ( )
Manège of the Military Museum Guest marina ( Suomenlinna Museum ARTS AND CRAFTS
Customs Museum Jetty Barracks Gallery WC
Ehrensvärd Museum HIAP Gallery Augusta WC Vesikko Submarine Pot Viapori Ceramic Studio
Glass Studio Hytti ) RESTAURANTS AND CAFÉS Tokuyûan Japanese Tea Room WC Restaurant Suomenlinna Brewery Studio Esa Toivanen Viaporin Deli & Café Artillery WC Bay quay Café Silo ACCOMMODATION Bastion Bistro Hostel Suomenlinna Café Vanille Jääkellari (Ice Cellar) OTHER SERVICES Café Samovarbar at the Toy Museum Tourist information B SUSISAARI Suomenlinna Centre Café Suomenlinna Library WC Café Bar Valimo Levyhalli hall Restaurant Susisaari Guest marina Café Piper Summer theatre Beach PIPER’S Restaurant Walhalla, PARK Picnic shelter Sun View Terrace & Bar ) Pizzeria Nikolai Lonna sauna Lonna restaurant ( ) SIGHTS WC 1918 prisoner-of-war camp memorial ( ( ) Suomenlinna Church KUSTAANMIEKKA Dry dock observation deck A King’s Gate Great Courtyard, Ehrensvärd’s tomb quay Kustaanmiekka sand banks and artillery N No ¼res No King’s Gate barbecues VALLISAARI W E SKANSLANDET
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