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Practical Info

The Viaporin Kekri event is carried out by Haaga-Helia students and Suomenlinna operators in cooperation with Suomenlinna’s nursing board and Haaga-Helia University of Applied Sciences.

Please attend healthy.

Info Point in Suomenlinna

Opening times: 10:00-20:00

Here you will find answers to all your questions regarding the event and getting around in Suomenlinna.

Info Point can be found at the pink Jetty Barracks building right by the HSL ferry quay.

Ferry Timetables

HSL and JT-Line recommend all passengers to wear a face mask indoors.

HSL Ferry
Helsinki Market Square – Suomenlinna

6:20
7:00 & 7:40
8:20
9:00 & 9:40
10:40
11:00, 11:20 & 11:40
12:10 & 12:40
13:00, 13:20 & 13:40
14:00 & 14:40
15:00, 15:20 & 15:40
16:00, 16:20 & 16:40
17:00, 17:20 & 17:40
18:00 & 18:30
19:00, 19:20 & 19:40
20:00, 20:20 & 20:40
21:40
22:20
23:20
0:00 & 0:40
1:40
2:20

6:00 & 6:40
7:20
8:00 & 8:40
9:20
10:00
11:00, 11:20 & 11:40
12:10 & 12:40
13:00, 13:20 & 13:40
14:00 & 14:40
15:00, 15:20 & 15:40
16:00, 16:20 & 16:40
17:00, 17:20 & 17:40
18:00 & 18:30
19:00, 19:20 & 19:40
20:00, 20:20 & 20:40
21:20
22:00
23:00 & 23:40
0:20
1:00
2:00

JT-Line Waterbus
Helsinki Market Square – Artillery Bay

Shifts marked with “P” will also stop at Suomenlinna main dock.

From the Market Square:
15:00 P
16:00 P
17:00 P
18:00 P
19:00 P
20:00
21:00

Return from Artillery Bay:
15:30
16:30
17:30
18:30
19:30
20:30
21:30

Prices:
Adults: 4€ (one-way) / 8€ (return)
Children (7-17 yrs.): 2€ (one-way) / 4€ (return)

Additional info: M/s Amiraali has a cafe which sells hot beverages.

Safety instructions

Use extra caution when moving around in the fortress. Suomenlinna has less streetlights than other parts of the city, and most of the roads are made of uneven cobblestones. Please pay attention to where you are stepping and wear good shoes!

In Suomenlinna the fortification structures, walls and ramparts can be kilometres long and are for the most part unfenced and non-illuminated. Falling hazards can be found in very surprising places. Move with extra caution and supervise children at all times.

Currently there are many renovation projects ongoing in Suomenlinna and worksites can be found also on the main routes. Entry to the worksites and other closed areas is forbidden because of safety reasons.

Thank you for following the guidelines! You can read more about safety while visiting from Suomenlinna’s website.

Additional Services

K-Market Suomenlinna
Grocery store
Opening times: 8:00-21:00

FAQ

Boats to Suomenlinna depart from the Market Square. Please find ferry timetables from above.

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You can find info for locations from the brochure, which are given on the day in Suomenlinna. You can also download the brochure (with a map) from the beginning of this page.

You may also ask help from the Info Point (check details above) or guides, who will be patrolling around the area. You can recognise the spirit guides from black capes and pale faces. Don’t be afraid to approach them, they’d love to help you!

Yes, entry to Suomenlinna during Viaporin Kekri is free.

There are free activities, as well as ones that require a ticket. Check the program to find detailed info for each venue.

Each venue that requires a booking, has a link to it under the venue details.

There is no ATM in Suomenlinna. Please withdraw money from the mainland.

If you need help or information, easiest and fastest way to contact us during the event is through Facebook messenger (@viaporinkekri).

Also guides (dressed in black capes), who are patrolling in the area and the employees in the Info point are there to help you.


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