Finland's UNESCO World Heritage sites on the map
seven internationally recognised cultural and natural heritage sites
Finland's UNESCO World Heritage sites are seven internationally recognised cultural and natural heritage sites. They represent Finland's unique historical, architectural and natural geographical heritage — from the Suomenlinna sea fortress and Old Rauma to the Sammallahdenmäki Bronze Age burial cairn area and the geodetic measuring points of the Struve Geodetic Arc. All sites have been assessed by UNESCO as of outstanding universal value, and they enjoy special protection through both international conventions and Finnish legislation.
This page collects Finland's World Heritage sites based on the Finnish Heritage Agency's Kyppi register and UNESCO's official site database. The sites are spread across the country from Helsinki to Lapland. Most cultural sites are open to visitors year-round and typically have museums, guided tours or information points. Click the map to see all seven sites.
1 sites from the Finnish Heritage Agency Kyppi register · Updated: 14/06/2026
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- SuomenlinnaHelsinki — merilinnoitus (1991)
- Vanha RaumaRauma — pohjoismainen puutalokaupunki (1991)
- Petäjäveden vanha kirkkoPetäjävesi — puukirkko (1994)
- Verlan puuhiomo ja pahvitehdasJaala, Kouvola — teollisuusperintö (1996)
- Sammallahdenmäen pronssikautinen hautaröykkiöalueLappi, Rauma (1999)
- Struven ketjugeodeettinen mittauspisteistö (2005)
- Merenkurkun saaristoluontokohde (2006)
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Frequently asked questions
How many UNESCO World Heritage sites does Finland have?▾
Finland has seven UNESCO World Heritage sites: Suomenlinna (1991), Old Rauma (1991), Petäjävesi Old Church (1994), Verla Groundwood and Board Mill (1996), Sammallahdenmäki Bronze Age burial cairn area (1999), Struve Geodetic Arc (2005, shared with ten countries) and Kvarken Archipelago (2006, shared with Sweden's High Coast). Six cultural sites and one natural site.
What is a UNESCO World Heritage site?▾
UNESCO World Heritage sites are cultural and natural heritage sites listed by the United Nations Educational, Scientific and Cultural Organization (UNESCO) as being of international significance. Under the World Heritage Convention (1972), the sites represent 'Outstanding Universal Value' and are subject to special protection obligations.
Can you visit Finland's World Heritage sites?▾
Yes — most of Finland's cultural heritage sites are open to the public year-round or seasonally. Suomenlinna and Old Rauma are open city and archipelago environments where visitors can move around freely. Petäjävesi Church and the Verla factory area function as museum sites with seasonal opening hours. The Struve points and Kvarken nature sites are outdoor sites accessible via public routes.
Where does the data come from?
Aikapolku data comes from the Finnish Heritage Agency's Kyppi register, Finland's official cultural heritage information service.