15 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.

Take a break from the city and head to Nuuksio National Park and Uutelan luontopolku. Your cultural itinerary includes sights like Sea Fortress Suomenlinna and Helsinki Cathedral. Get out of town with these interesting Helsinki side-trips: Sipoonkorven Kansallispuisto (in Vantaa) and Tuusulanjarvi (Lake Tuusula) (in Tuusula). There's much more to do: admire the striking features of Temppeliaukio Church, take in the spiritual surroundings of Uspenskin Cathedral (Uspenskin Katedraali), tour the pleasant surroundings at Aurinkolahti Beach, and get a dose of the wild on a nature and wildlife tour.

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Berlin, Germany to Helsinki is an approximately 5.5-hour flight. You can also drive; or do a combination of bus and ferry. The time zone difference moving from Central European Standard Time (CET) to Eastern European Standard Time (EET) is 1 hour. In December, daily temperatures in Helsinki can reach 3°C, while at night they dip to -3°C. Finish your sightseeing early on the 5th (Tue) to allow enough time to drive to Loviisa.

Loviisa is a municipality and town of inhabitants on the southern coast of Finland. Escape the urban bustle at Kokonniemi and Hiidenkirnut. Söderskärin majakka and The Runeberg Home are good opportunities to explore the local culture. Venture out of the city with trips to Porvoo (Castle Hill, Porvoo Old Town, &more). There's much more to do: look for gifts at Riimikko, contemplate in the serene atmosphere at Orthodox Church Porvoo, and get some fabulous bargains at Brunberg Candy Factory Shop.

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Getting from Helsinki to Loviisa by car takes about 1.5 hours. Expect a daytime high around -6°C in January, and nighttime lows around -12°C. Finish your sightseeing early on the 8th (Fri) to allow enough time to travel back home.