Rauhala Rakuunat at the War Museum

Rauhala Rakuunat visits the War Museum on 2 September. Riders in historical uniforms move around Suomenlinna throughout the day, and their activities can be followed according to the schedule below. Times are approximate and the event is weather-dependent.

Rauhala Rakuunat

12.00 Riders demonstrate military horsemanship traditions and riding figures. (Suomenlinna's parade ground)

12.30 Rauhala Rakuunat riders visit the area in front of the War Museum and the submarine Vesikko.

14.00 Rauhala Rakuunat riders are available at the War Museum entrance - welcome to greet and take photos with the riders.

Animal-themed colouring station and horse crafts

Colour summer horse pictures or make your own horse from cardboard. Coloured pencils and craft materials are available at the flag box near the Artillery Maneesi (C 81).

Guided tours

Throughout the day, approximately 15-minute themed guided tours are held about the role of horses in the Winter War and Continuation War. The guided tours are included in the museum's admission fee and start at the flag box at the War Museum's Maneesi.

13.30 The horse as a war companion (in Finnish)

14.30 The horse as a war companion (in English)

The War Museum is open 11.00-18.00. Admission 10 / 5 / 0 €.