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.

Your cultural itinerary includes sights like Seurasaari Island and Open-Air Museum and Mannerheim Museum. For shopping fun, head to Hakaniemi Market or Academic Bookstore (Akateeminen Kirjakauppa). Explore the numerous day-trip ideas around Helsinki: Porvoo (Porvoo Old Town, Cathedral of Porvoo, &more). There's lots more to do: wander the streets of Katajanokka, admire the masterpieces at Kansallisgalleria, stroll through Aurinkolahti Beach, and enjoy the sand and surf at Hietaranta Beach.

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Dallas, USA to Helsinki is an approximately 18-hour flight. The time zone difference moving from Central Standard Time to Eastern European Standard Time is 8 hours. Traveling from Dallas in May, expect Helsinki to be much colder, temps between °F and °F. Finish your sightseeing early on the 18th (Sat) so you can drive to Loviisa.

Loviisa is a municipality and town of inhabitants on the southern coast of Finland. Kick off your visit on the 19th (Sun): examine the collection at Loviisa Maritime Museum and then take in the architecture and atmosphere at Loviisan kirkko.

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Drive from Helsinki to Loviisa in 1.5 hours. In May in Loviisa, expect temperatures between °F during the day and °F at night. On the 19th (Sun), wrap the sightseeing up by early afternoon so you can travel back home.