Café Piper
DiscountFood & ShoppingFor almost eighty years the visitors and residents of the Suomenlinna fortress have been able to enjoy a cup of coffee with pastries in the beautiful Piper’s Cafe. On weekdays a soup lunch is also on offer. Cafe Piper is known for its outstanding location in the flowering park and lovely terrace with a marvellous sea view.
Receive a 20% discount at the cafe by showing your active city pass at checkout.
Café Piper is a charming summer café located in the heart of Suomenlinna, a UNESCO World Heritage site situated on a group of islands off the coast of Helsinki.
Contact
Suomenlinna C 56
00190 Helsinki
+358 9 68999850
guidebooking@suomenlinnatours.com
https://www.suomenlinna.fi/kavijalle/museot/suomenlinna-museo
Opening time
Café Piper is open during the summer season. The opening hours can be found in the calendar by:
https://www.suomenlinna.fi/en/visitor/restaurants-and-cafes/piper/
Joining a guided tour is a great way to see the Suomenlinna sea fortress. The tour introduces you to the famous fortress and offers interesting perspectives on the history of Finland and Northern Europe.
Remember to book your tour in advance!
Here’s how to get to Suomenlinna Island from Stop 2 on the Hop On Hop Off bus:
Hop off at Stop 2 (Market square) on the Hop On Hop Off bus.
Walk to the nearby Market Square (Kauppatori), which is about a 2-minute walk from Stop 2.
At Market Square, locate the FRS Waterbus. It’s well-signposted and easy to find as it’s between the HSL ferry and Red Sightseeing departure point, next to Korkeasaari Zoo ferry signboard.
Show you CityPass and board the ferry to Suomenlinna. The journey typically takes about 15 minutes, and the ferry ride offers lovely views of the Helsinki archipelago.
Enjoy your visit to Suomenlinna Island!
Thematic of the place
Guided tour|Included in the Pass
Suomenlinna Museum, located in the Suomenlinna Centre, showcases the eventful history of the island fortress from the 18th century to the present day. The entrance fee includes access to see a short film about Suomenlinna’s history, screened every half an hour in the auditorium.
Suomenlinna Museum is located in the Suomenlinna Centre, by the Artillery Bay. The museum is open all year round.
Thematic of the place
Guided tour|Included in the Pass
The café is in a central location in the Suomenlinna Centre and serves visitors all year round. In the same premises, there is also a shop selling gifts and souvenirs. Enjoy a 20% discount on your purchase when you present your Helsinki City Pass (applicable for café purchases only).
Located inside the Suomenlinna Museum.
Thematic of the place
Food & Shopping
Accessibility
- Stroller
Access conditions
- Access by tram
- Access on foot
Additional information
- Animal
Suomenlinna Museum
Suomenlinna Museum, located in the Suomenlinna Centre, showcases the eventful history of the island fortress from the 18th century to the present day. The entrance fee includes access to see a short film about Suomenlinna’s history, screened every half an hour in the auditorium.
The permanent exhibition showcases the history of the fortress, spanning more than 270 years. You can learn more about the historical events surrounding the fortress and the lives of people who lived and worked in Suomenlinna via touch-screen operated picture books. The exhibition also features utensils, tools, weapons and ammunition that have been found in the excavations and attics of Suomenlinna. The upper floor of the museum showcases the extensive restoration work carried out at the fortress. It also houses temporary, annually rotating Suomenlinna-related exhibitions.