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The fortress of Suomenlinna/Sveaborg Reviews
  Jun 24, 2007
If you're ever in Helsinki, one must-see is the fortress of Suomenlinna! It's a little island just outside Helsinki downtown, that is both historical and beautiful. There you'll find both old stone walls and caves, and especially in the summer time it's full of people!
During 1st of May, which has more and more become a student festivity in Helsinki, you'll bump into lots of students in their student overalls celebrating the day - might be something to see as well ;) You get there from the Market Square, where boats leave every 20 minutes or so. The boat ride takes about 10-15 minutes, and during it, you'll see some of the Finnish archipelago. The ride costs EUR 2.20 (adult) and just under EUR 2 for children under 16. If you have a travelcard/buscard inside of Helsinki, you can use it on the boat also! Well worth the visit, and if you want to get out of Helsinki to swim or sunbathe, this is the place to be! :) |
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