10 days in Helsinki Region Itinerary

Espoo is the second largest city and municipality in Finland. Take a break from the city and head to Hietaranta Beach and Aurinkolahti Beach. You'll explore the less-touristy side of things at Kallio Church and Cathedral of St Henry. Get out of town with these interesting Espoo side-trips: Helsinki (Korkeasaari Zoo, Katajanokka, &more) and Sipoonkorven Kansallispuisto (in Vantaa). Spend the 1st (Tue) exploring nature at Nuuksio National Park. Next up on the itinerary: whizz through the canopy at Adventure Park Zippy, get a new perspective on nature at Natural History Museum (Luonnontieteellinen Museo), cruise along The Crusell Bridge, and examine the collection at Design Museum.

To see other places to visit, ratings, photos, and other tourist information, refer to the Espoo online itinerary planner.

Moscow, Russia to Espoo is an approximately 6- hour combination of flight and car. You can also drive. You'll gain 1 hour traveling from Moscow to Espoo due to the time zone difference. Traveling from Moscow in December, expect nights in Espoo to be about the same, around -3°C, while days are somewhat warmer, around 2°C. Wrap up your sightseeing on the 6th (Sun) to allow time to drive to Loviisa.

Loviisa is a municipality and town of inhabitants on the southern coast of Finland. Kick off your visit on the 7th (Mon): pause for some serene contemplation at Loviisan kirkko, then admire the landmark architecture of Cathedral of Porvoo, then stop by Riimikko, and finally make a trip to Porvoo Old Town. Get ready for a full day of sightseeing on the 8th (Tue): contemplate the long history of The Runeberg Home, then look for gifts at Pieni Suklaatehdas, and then make a trip to Söderskärin majakka.

To find maps, where to stay, and tourist information, read Loviisa online trip maker.

You can drive from Espoo to Loviisa in 1.5 hours. In January, daytime highs in Loviisa are -6°C, while nighttime lows are -12°C. Wrap up your sightseeing on the 8th (Tue) early enough to travel back home.