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.

Museum-lovers will get to explore Sea Fortress Suomenlinna and Museum of Contemporary Art Kiasma. Shop till you drop at Old Market Hall and Kamppi Shopping Centre. Take a break from Helsinki with a short trip to Nuuksio National Park in Espoo, about 48 minutes away. Pack the 25th (Fri) with family-friendly diversions at Linnanmaki Amusement Park. There's still lots to do: admire the striking features of Temppeliaukio Church, make a trip to Senate Square, browse the exhibits of Seurasaari Island and Open-Air Museum, and tour the pleasant surroundings at Aurinkolahti Beach.

To see photos, traveler tips, maps, and tourist information, read our Helsinki trip site.

San Francisco, USA to Helsinki is an approximately 14.5-hour flight. The time zone difference moving from Pacific Standard Time (PST) to Eastern European Standard Time (EET) is 10 hours. Traveling from San Francisco in January, expect Helsinki to be colder, temps between 26°F and 17°F. Finish your sightseeing early on the 31st (Thu) so you can travel back home.