14 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.

Deepen your sense of the past at sights like Sea Fortress Suomenlinna and Temppeliaukio Church. Relax by the water at Aurinkolahti Beach and Hietaranta Beach. Explore the numerous day-trip ideas around Helsinki: Espoo (Nuuksio National Park, Arctic Expedition, &more) and Sipoonkorven Kansallispuisto (in Vantaa). The adventure continues: pause for some serene contemplation at Helsinki Cathedral, find your balance on the water with some of the best stand-up paddleboarding in the area, take in the pleasant sights at Uutelan luontopolku, and explore the world behind art at Kansallisgalleria.

To find traveler tips, ratings, more things to do, and more tourist information, use the Helsinki attractions planner.

Newark, USA to Helsinki is an approximately 14-hour combination of car and flight. The time zone difference when traveling from Newark to Helsinki is 7 hours. Prepare for a bit cooler weather when traveling from Newark in June: high temperatures in Helsinki hover around °F and lows are around °F. Wrap up your sightseeing by early afternoon on the 14th (Fri) to allow enough time to travel back home.