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 Natural History Museum (Luonnontieteellinen Museo). 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). The adventure continues: take a stroll through Katajanokka, hunt for treasures at Market Square Kauppatori, test your team's savvy at popular escape rooms, and take an in-depth tour of The National Museum of Finland.

To see maps, other places to visit, traveler tips, and more tourist information, use the Helsinki online journey planner.

Dallas, USA to Helsinki is an approximately 18-hour flight. Due to the time zone difference, you'll lose 8 hours traveling from Dallas to Helsinki. Plan for colder temperatures traveling from Dallas in May, with highs in Helsinki at 60°F and lows at 43°F. Finish up your sightseeing early on the 18th (Sat) so you can go by car 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 60°F during the day and 42°F at night. On the 19th (Sun), wrap the sightseeing up by early afternoon so you can travel back home.