The Helsinki village landing was fought during the Finnish War between Sweden and Russia on 26–28 September 1808 (J:14-16 S), a part of the battles of the Turku archipelago. King Gustav IV Adolf of Sweden planned a large landing operation, over 8,000 strong. Due to the difficult sea weather conditions, the task force under Colonel was forced to return to Sweden, damaged and broken. The other task force of 3,300 men under Lieutenant Colonel landed at Helsinki village (Taivassalo) successfully and the troops advanced to the inland areas. The king of Sweden was late to the battle area himself; he arrived on 28 September 1808 in his own yacht.