10 days in Helsinki, Tuusula & Porvoo 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.

Deepen your sense of the past at sights like Sea Fortress Suomenlinna and Temppeliaukio Church. Go for a jaunt from Helsinki to Hanko to see Bellevue Beach about 1h 45 min away. The adventure continues: take in the architecture and atmosphere at Helsinki Cathedral, relax and rejuvenate at some of the best spas, contemplate in the serene atmosphere at Uspenskin Cathedral (Uspenskin Katedraali), and indulge your thirst for a good beer at Stadin Panimo.

To see photos, maps, where to stay, and more tourist information, read our Helsinki online trip planner.

If you are flying in from United Kingdom, the closest major aiports are Helsinki Vantaa Airport, Turku Airport and Tampere-Pirkkala Airport. In July, plan for daily highs up to 25°C, and evening lows to 15°C. Finish your sightseeing early on the 2nd (Fri) so you can drive to Tuusula.

Tuusula is a municipality of Finland. Start off your visit on the 3rd (Sat): explore the different monuments and memorials at Tuusula Church, admire the masterpieces at Halosenniemi Museum, then take in nature's colorful creations at Ainola - The Home of Aino and Jean Sibelius, then admire the striking features of Alvar Aalto"s Villa Kokkonen, and finally contemplate in the serene atmosphere at Jarvenpaa Mosque.

To see traveler tips, ratings, maps, and tourist information, you can read our Tuusula journey planner.

Traveling by car from Helsinki to Tuusula takes an hour. August in Tuusula sees daily highs of 24°C and lows of 13°C at night. On the 4th (Sun), wrap the sightseeing up by early afternoon so you can drive to Porvoo.

Porvoo, one of Finland's oldest and prettiest towns, boasts cobbled streets, famous red-brick warehouses, and a charming river.

Popular historic sites such as The Runeberg Home and Cathedral of Porvoo are in your itinerary. Explore the numerous day-trip ideas around Porvoo: Hamina Old Town (in Hamina) and Kotka (Linden Esplanade & Sapokka Water Garden). And it doesn't end there: enjoy the sea views from Söderskärin majakka, steep yourself in history at Castle Hill, don't miss a visit to Porvoo Old Town, and walk around Runeberg Park.

To find traveler tips, reviews, where to stay, and tourist information, go to the Porvoo online tour itinerary planner.

Traveling by car from Tuusula to Porvoo takes an hour. August in Porvoo sees daily highs of 23°C and lows of 13°C at night. You'll set off for home on the 8th (Thu).