Tour to Vallisaari and Kuninkaansaari

On year 2016 the military forces left this site, which consists of two islands, Vallisaari and Kuninkaansaari. Nowadays these sites are open to public, and kept in good and safe condition by Finnish Forestry Government. Ketunretket provides guided tours for groups to these islands. Our guides are authorized by the Forestry Government, and we can take you also to the more secret areas, that are normally not accessed by the public. Here you can hear stories of the rebellion of Sveaborg year 1906, headless colonel Mr Notara. and see the enormous nature. This place is most beautiful durin start of summer.

Tour price includes light snack at local restaurant in Vallisaari Torpedo bay.

General

Classification

activity, castle, city attraction, cultural attraction, exhibitions, hiking, natural attraction, nature reserve, sightseeing, walking

Location

Järvenpää
Jouninkuja 2, 04420 Jouninkuja 2

Further information

Tour starts at Helsinki Market Square, in front of the obelisk. We will board a ferry that takes us to Vallisaari harbor Torpedo Bay. From the bay we will walk around Vallisaari, following so called "Tour de Alexander", during which we have the opportunity to hear historical and fictional stories from the Vallisaari island. After the Alexander route, we return back to the Torpedo bay for some refreshments and continue our day by heading to the Kuninkaansaari (King's Island). Our tour climbs up to the Kuninkaansaari artillery fortress and visits also the southern seaside cliffs of the island. After walking around the route we return back to Torpedo bay and return to the Market Square of Helsinki. Products and Services Delivery Terms: https://www.ketunretket.com/terms-and-conditions-320003-459891.html Shipping cost will be added to price according to the selected delivery method Tuotteiden ja Palvelujen Toimitusehdot: (Suomi) https://www.ketunretket.fi/sopimusehdot.html Toimituskustannukset lisätään hintoihin valitun toimitustavan mukaan

Languages

Finnish, English, Swedish

Difficulty

Moderate

Suitable for

This tour is suitable for travelers, who are interested in old Russian military islands and Helsinki history. Both islands, Vallisaari and Kuninkaansaari have cobble-stone and gravel roads, so good shoes are essential to have with you.

Insurance plans

Ketunretket does not provide insurance for the travelers. You need to have your own insurance,

Qualifications

Ketunretket consists of professional and authorized travel guides, specialized in history of Helsinki and Suomenlinna fortress. Our guide Timo has also qualification for nature- and wilderness tour guide profession.

Website

https://www.ketunretket.com/vallisaari-tour.html