10 days in Helsinki Region Itinerary

Finland's largest and most populated metropolis, the maritime town of Helsinki boasts varied architecture, a lively cafe culture, and plethora of picturesque natural delights.

Escape the urban bustle at Nature & Wildlife Tours and Nuuksio National Park. Explore the numerous day-trip ideas around Helsinki: Sipoonkorven Kansallispuisto (in Vantaa), Hiidenkirnut (in Askola) and Tuusulanjarvi (Lake Tuusula) (in Tuusula). And it doesn't end there: take in the architecture and atmosphere at Temppeliaukio Church, hike along Pornaistenniemi Nature Trail, relax and rejuvenate at some of the best spas, and get to know the fascinating history of The Esplanadi Park.

For other places to visit and tourist information, use the Helsinki day trip planning website .

Sydney, Australia to Helsinki is an approximately 22.5-hour flight. You can also do a combination of flight and ferry; or do a combination of flight and train. The time zone changes from Australian Eastern Standard Time (New South Wales) to Eastern European Time, which is usually a -8 hour difference. Traveling from Sydney in October, expect Helsinki to be colder, temps between 10°C and 1°C. Finish your sightseeing early on the 30th (Wed) so you can travel back home.