16 days in Helsinki Region Itinerary

Loviisa is a municipality and town of inhabitants on the southern coast of Finland. Visiting Valkmusa National Park and Huutjarvi Lake will get you outdoors. Get some historical perspective at Cathedral of Porvoo and Castle Hill. Venture out of the city with trips to Hiidenkirnut (in Askola) and Porvoo (The Runeberg Home, Runeberg Park, &more). There's still lots to do: visit a coastal fixture at Söderskärin majakka, get some fabulous bargains at Brunberg Candy Factory Shop, and take in the spiritual surroundings of Orthodox Church Porvoo.

For other places to visit, more things to do, where to stay, and other tourist information, use the Loviisa trip itinerary planner.

Hartford, USA to Loviisa is an approximately 22.5-hour combination of car and flight. Traveling from Hartford to Loviisa, you'll lose 7 hours due to the time zone difference. Prepare for slightly colder weather when traveling from Hartford in July: high temperatures in Loviisa hover around °F and lows are around °F. Finish up your sightseeing early on the 6th (Mon) so you can go by car to Helsinki.

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.

Satisfy your inner culture vulture at Sea Fortress Suomenlinna and Temppeliaukio Church. You'll explore the less-touristy side of things at Seurasaari Island and Open-Air Museum and Nuuksio National Park. Explore Helsinki's surroundings by going to Tuusulanjarvi (Lake Tuusula) (in Tuusula) and Vantaa (Sipoonkorven Kansallispuisto, Kuusijarvi, &more). There's lots more to do: pause for some serene contemplation at Helsinki Cathedral, take a stroll through Katajanokka, contemplate the long history of Mannerheim Museum, and take in the spiritual surroundings of Johannes Church.

To find maps, photos, and other tourist information, you can read our Helsinki trip builder tool.

Getting from Loviisa to Helsinki by car takes about 1.5 hours. In July in Helsinki, expect temperatures between °F during the day and °F at night. Finish your sightseeing early on the 17th (Fri) to allow enough time to travel back home.