On year 2016 the military forces left this fortress, 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. There are still some areas on the southern parts of Vallisaari island, that are closed from the public due being not safe environment. Here you can hear stories of the rebellion of Sveaborg, headless colonel and see the enormous nature.
Tour to Vallisaari and Kuninkaansaari
General
Classification
Activity, adventure, castle, city attraction, experience, for children, natural attraction, nature reserve, walking
Location
Järvenpää
Jouninkuja 2, 04420 Jouninkuja 2
Jouninkuja 2, 04420 Jouninkuja 2
Further information
Tour starts at Helsinki Market Square, in the quay of Lyypekinlaituri. 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 also 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
From the bay we will walk around Vallisaari, following so called "Tour de Alexander", during which we have the opportunity to hear historical and also 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
Suomi, English, Swedish
Difficulty
Moderate
Suitable for
This tour is suitable for travelers that 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 free-time insurance active.
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.
Enquiries
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