The busiest day, as I want to fit in all the "must sees" so that I am sure we don't miss anything. Make your way to the Market Square, where the ferry leaves for the Suomenlinna Maritime Fortress The ferry-boats leave from between 6am and 2.20am. at a rate of 1 or 2 per hour. There is an additional service boat from Katajanokka on weekdays between 7.25am and 3.25pm. Ferry-boats are part of Helsinki City Transportation system. The normal City Transport tickets are valid on the ferry-boat, so you can use the same ticket you used to get from the airport to town the previous day.Suomenlinna, Viapori-Sveaborg fortress is one of the biggest sea fortresses in the world, unless you are set on knowing every detail and seeing every nook and cranny of the place, I would say it is enough to take a walk from one end of the island to the other. That way you see all the major sites. Don't skip on the submarine, which is a little off the main path and may be open. Because I planned to see this first thing in the morning some of the indoor sites on the island are closed, but the main museum is open. Finish off your visit with coffee in the quaint coffee house near the ferry stop. There are guided walks but they are not really necessary.
Once back in Market Square, as you step off the ferry, look to your left and you will see the Old Food Hall-Hakaniemen kauppahalli. Take a slow stroll around the interesting and flavorsome stalls.
don't miss the chocolate stall, and their delicious mint chocolate- buy by the chunk!
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