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Glimpses of Light and Hope

Date
Wednesday, July 8
Time
11:00-18:00
Price
0€/child, 5€/adult
Age
6-12 years
Place
Suomenlinnan kirkko • Helsinki
Capacity
Limited capacity

Glimpses of Light and Hope presents the history of Suomenlinna Church from the 1700s to the present day. The self-guided exhibition route runs through the church courtyard and indoor spaces, with old photographs, documents and stories about the church as a garrison church, a Lutheran church and a lighthouse visible from the sea. Basic exhibition information is available in Finnish, Swedish and English, and QR codes open extra content in several languages. Children have their own QR content, where history is explored through colourful images and animations.

Organizer
Suomenlinnan kirkko / Helsingin seurakuntayhtymä
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At a glance

Date
Wednesday, July 8
Time
11:00-18:00
Price
0€/child, 5€/adult
Age
6-12 years
Languages
fi, sv, en
Capacity
Limited capacity
Toilets
Partial
Stroller-friendly
Partial
Accessibility
Partial
Food available
Partial
Travel estimate with HSL from my location
Accessibility
Suomenlinna routes include paving stones, gravel, sand, cobbles, hills and lateral slopes, and weather can affect movement. The easier route from the main pier passes the church, but exact step-free access for the indoor and courtyard exhibition route was not confirmed.

Plan your visit

Practical notes
Suomenlinna Church is about 200 metres from the main pier. Bring a phone if you want to use the QR content. Suomenlinna is reached from Market Square by HSL ferry or, in summer, by water bus; the travel ticket is not included in the church admission. Check the church event page before leaving, as the church may be reserved for ceremonies or events.
Schedule notes
The exhibition is open on weekdays from 11:00 to 18:00 until 30.9.2026. This event record includes all future weekday occurrences found at source check time from 7.7.-30.9.2026.
Booking notes
No advance registration is required for the exhibition. The church ticket can be bought on site; the Suomenlinna Museums and Church pass is also available in advance.
Price notes
Adult admission to the church costs EUR 5. Under-18s enter free of charge. Travel to Suomenlinna is paid separately with an HSL or water-bus ticket.
Age notes
The exhibition is likely to work best from school age upwards for children interested in history, Suomenlinna or old church images. An adult can help open the QR content and handle heavier historical topics such as war and the prison camp.

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Upcoming dates

Wed, Jul 8

Suomenlinnan kirkko

Thu, Jul 9

Suomenlinnan kirkko

Fri, Jul 10

Suomenlinnan kirkko

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