Kuninkaanportti, Helsinki

Name: Kuninkaanportti
Address: Helsinki, Finland

#124 among attractions in Helsinki

Arch, View point, Historical place

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Kuninkaanportti or Kungsporten is the principal entrance to the fortress Suomenlinna outside Helsinki. It is on the southernmost island of Suomenlinna, in front of the Kustaanmiekka strait, and is considered the main symbol of Suomenlinna. ()

Alternative names: Coordinates: 60°8'23"N, 24°59'24"E

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Eteläinen (Ullanlinna)Helsinki Finland

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Kuninkaanportti – popular in the area (distance from the attraction)

Nearby attractions include: Suomenlinna, Suomenlinna Church, Military Museum of Finland, Ursa Observatory.

~1970 ftN
, Island, Forts and castles
Suomenlinna, Helsinki
10 min walk • Suomenlinna, a maritime fortress sprawled across a cluster of islands near the city of Helsinki, Finland, stands as a testament to the country's historical military architecture. Recognized by UNESCO as a World Heritage site, Suomenlinna—or "Castle of Finland"—is...
0.5 miN
Former Orthodox church built in 1854
Suomenlinna Church, Helsinki
13 min walk • Suomenlinna Church stands as a distinctive landmark on the historic sea fortress island of Suomenlinna, just off the coast of Helsinki, Finland. Originally built in 1854, the church serves as a multifunctional building, having once also operated as a lighthouse – a...
0.4 miN
Museum, Specialty museum, Military museum
Military Museum of Finland, Helsinki
11 min walk • The Military Museum of Finland is the central museum of the Finnish Defence Forces and the national special museum of military history. It is located in Helsinki and it is part of the Finnish National Defence University. In 2018, the Military Museum's exhibitions in Suomenlinna had around 131,000 visitors.
1.6 miNW
Observatories and planetariums
Ursa Observatory, Helsinki
42 min walk • The Ursa Observatory is an astronomical observatory in Helsinki, Finland.
0.4 miSE
Island
Vallisaari, Helsinki
11 min walk • Vallisaari is an island in Helsinki, Finland. It is located between Suomenlinna and Santahamina. The island has some ponds, and it was first known for hundreds of years as a place where sailors could take fresh water.
~1060 ftN
Museum on a restored wartime submarine
Submarine Vesikko, Helsinki
6 min walk • Vesikko is a submarine, which was launched on 10 May 1933 at the Crichton-Vulcan dock in Turku. Until 1936 it was named by its manufacturing codename CV 707.

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Which popular attractions are close to Kuninkaanportti?

Nearby attractions include Submarine Vesikko, Helsinki (6 min walk), Suomenlinna, Helsinki (10 min walk), Vallisaari, Helsinki (11 min walk), Military Museum of Finland, Helsinki (11 min walk).

Kuninkaanportti, Helsinki

Facts and practical information

Kuninkaanportti – popular in the area (distance from the attraction)

Suomenlinna, Helsinki

Suomenlinna Church, Helsinki

Military Museum of Finland, Helsinki

Ursa Observatory, Helsinki

Vallisaari, Helsinki

Submarine Vesikko, Helsinki

Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ)

Which popular attractions are close to Kuninkaanportti?