11 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.

Get out of town with these interesting Helsinki side-trips: Sipoonkorven Kansallispuisto (in Vantaa), Nuuksio National Park (in Espoo) and Teijo National Park (in Pernio). Pack the 22nd (Sat) with family-friendly diversions at Linnanmaki Amusement Park. There's much more to do: learn about all things military at Sea Fortress Suomenlinna, take in the spiritual surroundings of Kamppi Chapel of Silence, don't miss a visit to Senate Square, and get engrossed in the history at Seurasaari Island and Open-Air Museum.

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San Francisco, USA to Helsinki is an approximately 14-hour flight. You can also do a combination of flight and ferry; or do a combination of flight and train. The time zone difference when traveling from San Francisco to Helsinki is 10 hours. Prepare for a bit cooler weather when traveling from San Francisco in June: high temperatures in Helsinki hover around 65°F and lows are around 50°F. Wrap up your sightseeing on the 29th (Sat) early enough to travel back home.