Social Walking Tour: Suomenlinna

Join the most adventurous and improvisational group on Meetup! On these 100% unofficial tours, you never know what’s going to happen next.

This week, we’re making an exception by visiting one of the most famous tourist spots in Helsinki. On this tour, you’ll learn about:

* Who was Augustin Ehrensvärd, and how does his story relate to Suomenlinna?
* The sites of naval bombardment during the Crimean War in the 1850s.
* The prison camp from the Finnish Civil War, where over a thousand people lost their lives.
* Life in modern Suomenlinna, a thriving community and a UNESCO World Heritage site.

This event is for everyone! Whether you're a tourist, new to Helsinki, or a local who wants to come along for a leisurely walk, you're warmly welcome. See you there!

THIS WEEK:

Suomenlinna

Difficulty: Easy
Approximate duration: 2 hours
Meeting point: Havis Amanda statue
How to get there: The statue is within walking distance of the Central Railway Station. We will take a ferry to Suomenlinna.

After the tour, we have options for a picnic, swimming, frisbee, etc.