Svartholm fortress

Maritime war history

What a lovely little sea fortress. It was nice just to wander around a enjoy the ruons and the scenery. A short boat trip from Loviisa to the fortress was really worth it.

A waste of time!

Let's be honest, the centerpiece of the fortress is that modern red-bricked grave looking space with few prints about the history of the place that could have been easily found online. Basically, we p...

Nice visit

On a sunny day this is a must trip by boat. Historical castle with guidance of the most sweetest guide ever. Interesting history.

A Must for a History Buff

Svartholm seafortress is the "smaller sister" of Suomenlinna. Svartholm lies in the archipelago of Loviisa and can be reached only by boat in the summer or crossing the ice during part of the winter (...

Ok but you can make it better yourself

Nice place with free boat parking, not that much to see as it is a small island. Sadly the restaurant closes early in the summer but bring your own stuff and it will be a blast! With good weather it i...