Winter lifeline spans Helsinki Harbour

Photo: Tim BirdThe ferry forms a vital winter link between Helsinki and the island fortress of Suomenlinna – and the voyage in winter is one of the most exotic short sea-hops in the world. (An uncropped version of this photo is included in the slideshow below.)

A community of some 800 people inhabits Suomenlinna, the group of historic islands in the entrance to Helsinki’s South Harbour. Ferry service forms a vital link to the mainland for them – not least when the harbour freezes over in winter. (An uncropped version of this photo is included in the slideshow below.)

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