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UNESCO World Heritage Sites in Finland
Finnish World Heritage Sites · UNESCO sites in Finland map · historical landmarks in Finland
Finland has 7 sites on the UNESCO World Heritage List — 6 cultural and 1 natural inscriptions, inscribed between 1991 and 2005. This map of UNESCO sites in Finland covers every listing, with a short description, the inscription year and the nearest airports — the fastest way to see the country's most important historical sites and landmarks in one place.
Finnish World Heritage Sites range from Bronze Age Burial Site of Sammallahdenmäki onwards; Fortress of Suomenlinna was the country's first inscription, added in 1991; Struve Geodetic Arc is the most recent, listed in 2005.
2 inscriptions are transnational, shared with neighbouring countries: High Coast / Kvarken Archipelago and Struve Geodetic Arc. Start with Bronze Age Burial Site of Sammallahdenmäki, Fortress of Suomenlinna and High Coast / Kvarken Archipelago, then use the map above to plan a route between the rest.
- Sites
- 7
- Cultural
- 6
- Natural
- 1
- First inscribed
- 1991
Sites on the map
Flying in
Airports closest to the most sites in this country.
- PORPori2 sites
- HELHelsinki (Vantaa)1 site
- OERÖrnsköldsvik1 site
- JYVJyväskylän Maalaiskunta1 site
- TLLTallinn1 site
- LPPLappeenranta1 site
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All 7 sites in Finland
List of UNESCO World Heritage Sites in Finland
Every inscription with its year and category. Open a site for its story, map location and nearest airports.
| Site | Year | Type | What it is |
|---|---|---|---|
| Bronze Age Burial Site of SammallahdenmäkiThis Bronze Age burial site features more than 30 granite burial cairns, providing a unique insight into the funerary… | 1999 | Cultural | This Bronze Age burial site features more than 30 granite burial cairns, providing a unique insight into the funerary practices and social and… |
| Fortress of SuomenlinnaBuilt in the second half of the 18th century by Sweden on a group of islands located at the entrance of Helsinki's… | 1991 | Cultural | Built in the second half of the 18th century by Sweden on a group of islands located at the entrance of Helsinki's harbour, this fortress is an… |
| High Coast / Kvarken ArchipelagoThe Kvarken Archipelago (Finland) and the High Coast (Sweden) are situated in the Gulf of Bothnia, a northern extension… | 2000 | Natural | The Kvarken Archipelago (Finland) and the High Coast (Sweden) are situated in the Gulf of Bothnia, a northern extension of the Baltic Sea. |
| Old RaumaSituated on the Gulf of Botnia, Rauma is one of the oldest harbours in Finland. | 1991 | Cultural | Situated on the Gulf of Botnia, Rauma is one of the oldest harbours in Finland. |
| Petäjävesi Old ChurchPetäjävesi Old Church, in central Finland, was built of logs between 1763 and 1765. | 1994 | Cultural | Petäjävesi Old Church, in central Finland, was built of logs between 1763 and 1765. |
| Struve Geodetic ArcThe Struve Arc is a chain of survey triangulations stretching from Hammerfest in Norway to the Black Sea, through 10… | 2005 | Cultural | The Struve Arc is a chain of survey triangulations stretching from Hammerfest in Norway to the Black Sea, through 10 countries and over 2,820 km. |
| Verla Groundwood and Board MillThe Verla groundwood and board mill and its associated residential area is an outstanding, remarkably well-preserved… | 1996 | Cultural | The Verla groundwood and board mill and its associated residential area is an outstanding, remarkably well-preserved example of the small-scale rural… |
Frequently asked questions about World Heritage in Finland
- How many UNESCO World Heritage Sites are there in Finland?
- Finland has 7 UNESCO World Heritage Sites: 6 cultural and 1 natural.
- What was the first World Heritage Site in Finland?
- Fortress of Suomenlinna was inscribed in 1991. Built in the second half of the 18th century by Sweden on a group of islands located at the entrance of Helsinki's harbour, this fortress is an especially inter.
- What is the newest World Heritage Site in Finland?
- Struve Geodetic Arc, inscribed in 2005. The Struve Arc is a chain of survey triangulations stretching from Hammerfest in Norway to the Black Sea, through 10 countries and over 2,820 km. These are poin.
- Which sites in Finland are natural World Heritage Sites?
- 1 of the 7 listings is natural: High Coast / Kvarken Archipelago.
- Which UNESCO sites in Finland are easiest to reach?
- Each site page lists the closest airports with distance, so you can pick the gateway city first and work outwards. The "Flying in" panel on this page shows the main gateways for Finland.
- What are the main historical sites and landmarks in Finland?
- The 7 UNESCO-listed sites above are Finland's internationally recognised historical sites and landmarks, starting with Fortress of Suomenlinna (1991). Each entry links to a full page with a map, photos and travel notes.
- Is there a map of Finnish World Heritage Sites?
- Yes — the map on this page plots all 7 Finnish UNESCO World Heritage Sites; click any marker to open that site's page.