Explore on your own rating
Compact city with trams to the center.
Where ships dock
- West Harbour (Länsisatama)
- South Harbour / Katajanokka (central)
Getting to town
Tram 7 links West Harbour to the center. South Harbour quays are a short walk from Market Square.
Trams and ferries (Suomenlinna).
Fares are as reported by the sources below and change often. Treat them as estimates.
Money & entry
Currency: Euro (€). Cards are widely accepted; carry some cash for small purchases.
Entry: U.S. passport required. ETIAS (the EU travel authorization) is NOT yet in operation: the official EU site says no applications are being collected and a start date will be announced several months ahead (checked Oct 2026). Don't pay any site claiming to sell ETIAS now. The EU Entry/Exit System (EES) does register non-EU travelers' passports and biometrics at Schengen external borders.
Top sights nearby
- Senate Square and Cathedral
- Market Square
- Suomenlinna fortress (ferry; UNESCO)
- Temppeliaukio Rock Church
Beaches
- Hietaniemi beach
Safety & tips
- Suomenlinna ferries are public transport.
- Try a sauna (Allas Sea Pool).
- Weather changes fast.
Check U.S. State Department travel advisories before you sail.
⏰ Back to the ship on time
Allow 30 minutes back from the center.
Ship time can differ from local time. Your ship won't wait for independent travelers.