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1 Hour Guided Tour in Salpalinja-Fortification
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1 Hours
Mobile ticket
Offered in: Finnish, English
Overview
On this tour you can see the 2nd world war era bunkers build for defensive purposes. Bunkers are part of Salpalinja -fortification, that was the "last line of defense" for Finland during the 2nd world war. You guide will explain the importance of these bunkers to Finland.
What's Included
Meeting And Pickup
Meeting point
Starting point is Salpalinjan Hovi -hotel
Start time
02:00 PM
End Point
This activity ends back at the meeting point.
What To Expect
Salpalinja
Salpa Line fortification dates back to second world war. During that time Finns build a defensive fortification line 1300 km long. You can see the old the old fortifications near Lappeenranta City center and along the hiking trails. You can experience these site by yourself, but the best option is a guided tour. Your guide will explain the history of Salpa Line fortification, the building process and its meaning to Finnish defense strategy in world war 2. During the guided tour you have a change to get inside the fortifications build during the second word war. Largest ones are three story high sleeping bunkers that accommodated 60-120 soldiers.
1 Hours • Admission Ticket Free
Additional Info
- Not recommended for travelers with spinal injuries
- Not recommended for pregnant travelers
- Not recommended for travelers with poor cardiovascular health
- Suitable for all physical fitness levels
Operated by Saimaan palju / Saimaa Naturally
Cancellation Policy
You can cancel up to 24 hours in advance of the experience for a full refund.
- For a full refund, you must cancel at least 24 hours before the experience’s start time
- Any changes made less than 24 hours before the experience’s start time will not be accepted.
- If you cancel less than 24 hours before the experience’s start time, the amount you paid will not be refunded.
- Cut-off times are based on the experience’s local time.
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