13 days in Helsinki, Southwest Finland & Hanko Itinerary
13 days in Helsinki, Southwest Finland & Hanko Itinerary
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13 days in Helsinki, Southwest Finland & Hanko Itinerary
Start: London
Fly:
6h
1
Helsinki
— 2 nights
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Drive:
2h 15min
2
Kimito Island
— 1 night
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Drive:
1h 15min
3
Turku
— 4 nights
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Drive:
1h 15min
4
Poytya
— 2 nights
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Drive:
1h 45min
5
Hanko
— 2 nights
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Fly:
8h 45min
End: London
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2
nights
Helsinki
2
nights

Daughter of the Baltic
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.On the 17th (Fri), contemplate in the serene atmosphere at Rock Church, steep yourself in history at Fortress of Suomenlinna, then take in the spiritual surroundings of Uspenskin Cathedral (Uspenskin Katedraali), then make a trip to Senate Square, and finally take in the architecture and atmosphere at Helsinki Cathedral.
To find reviews, ratings, traveler tips, and other tourist information, read Helsinki trip planner .
London, UK to Helsinki is an approximately 6-hour flight. You can also do a combination of flight and ferry; or do a combination of car and train. The time zone difference when traveling from London to Helsinki is 2 hours. In May, daily temperatures in Helsinki can reach 18°C, while at night they dip to 7°C. You'll set off for Kimito Island on the 19th (Sun).
Things to do in Helsinki
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Highlights from your plan

Sea Fortress Suomenlinna
11:30am, Fri May 17

Rock Church
10:00am, Fri May 17

Helsinki Cathedral
4:30pm, Fri May 17
1
night
Kimito Island
1
night

Kick off your visit on the 19th (Sun): get outside with Archipelago National Park. Get ready for a full day of sightseeing on the next day: explore the world behind art at Soderlangvik and then expand your understanding of the military at Oro.
To find more things to do, traveler tips, other places to visit, and tourist information, read Kimito Island trip planner .
You can drive from Helsinki to Kimito Island in 2.5 hours. Other options are to do a combination of train and bus; or take a bus. In May, plan for daily highs up to 17°C, and evening lows to 5°C. Cap off your sightseeing on the 20th (Mon) early enough to go by car to Turku.
To find more things to do, traveler tips, other places to visit, and tourist information, read Kimito Island trip planner .
You can drive from Helsinki to Kimito Island in 2.5 hours. Other options are to do a combination of train and bus; or take a bus. In May, plan for daily highs up to 17°C, and evening lows to 5°C. Cap off your sightseeing on the 20th (Mon) early enough to go by car to Turku.
Things to do in Kimito Island
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Highlights from your plan

Archipelago National Park
11:00am, Sun May 19

Oro
12:30pm, Mon May 20
4
nights
Turku
4
nights

Official Christmas City of Finland
Sitting at the mouth of the Aura River, Turku is one of Finland's quaintest and most historically rich towns.Turku is known for historic sites, museums, shopping, parks, and nightlife. Your plan includes some of its best attractions: get engrossed in the history at Turku Castle, delve into the distant past at Aboa Vetus & Ars Nova, explore the world behind art at Waino Aaltonen Museum of Art, and take in nature's colorful creations at Kultaranta Garden.
To find photos, traveler tips, maps, and more tourist information, read our Turku route planner.
Getting from Kimito Island to Turku by car takes about 1.5 hours. Other options: take a bus. In May in Turku, expect temperatures between 17°C during the day and 5°C at night. Finish your sightseeing early on the 24th (Fri) so you can travel to Poytya.
Things to do in Turku
Side Trip
Naantali
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Highlights from your plan

Turku Castle
10:00am, Fri May 24

Moomin World
11:30am, Wed May 22

Turku Cathedral
10:00am, Tue May 21
2
nights
Poytya
2
nights

Pöytyä is a municipality of Finland located in the Southwest Finland region.The municipality has a population of and covers an area of of which is water. On the 25th (Sat), see the interesting displays at Suomen Hevosurheilumuseo, contemplate the long history of Jokioinen Museum Railway, and then steep yourself in history at Alpo Jaakolan Patsaspuisto.
For ratings, more things to do, maps, and tourist information, you can read our Poytya itinerary planner .
Drive from Turku to Poytya in an hour. In May, daily temperatures in Poytya can reach 17°C, while at night they dip to 5°C. Wrap up your sightseeing by early afternoon on the 26th (Sun) to allow enough time to travel to Hanko.
For ratings, more things to do, maps, and tourist information, you can read our Poytya itinerary planner .
Drive from Turku to Poytya in an hour. In May, daily temperatures in Poytya can reach 17°C, while at night they dip to 5°C. Wrap up your sightseeing by early afternoon on the 26th (Sun) to allow enough time to travel to Hanko.
Things to do in Poytya
Side Trips
Jokioinen Museum Railway, Suomen Hevosurheilumuseo, Alpo Jaakola Statuary Park
Find places to stay May 24 — 26:
Highlights from your plan

Jokioinen Museum Railway
12:30pm, Sat May 25

Kurjenrahka National Park
10:00am, Sun May 26

Suomen Hevosurheilumuseo
10:30am, Sat May 25
2
nights
Hanko
2
nights

Hanko is a bilingual port town and municipality on the south coast of Finland, 130km west of Helsinki. Start off your visit on the 26th (Sun): make a trip to Gunnarstrand and then enjoy breathtaking views from Hanko Water Tower.
For where to stay, traveler tips, reviews, and more tourist information, read Hanko day trip website .
Getting from Poytya to Hanko by car takes about 2 hours. In May in Hanko, expect temperatures between 17°C during the day and 5°C at night. On the 28th (Tue), you're off tohome.
For where to stay, traveler tips, reviews, and more tourist information, read Hanko day trip website .
Getting from Poytya to Hanko by car takes about 2 hours. In May in Hanko, expect temperatures between 17°C during the day and 5°C at night. On the 28th (Tue), you're off tohome.
Things to do in Hanko
Side Trips
Fiskars Village, Snappertunan kirkko, Raseborg Castle
Find places to stay May 26 — 28:
Highlights from your plan

Raseborg Castle
11:30am, Mon May 27

Fiskars Village
1:30pm, Mon May 27

Snappertunan kirkko
10:30am, Mon May 27
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