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 Hiidenkirnut will get you outdoors. Get some historical perspective at Cathedral of Porvoo and Söderskärin majakka. Venture out of the city with trips to Huutjarvi Lake (in Siltakyla) and Porvoo (The Runeberg Home, Runeberg Park, &more). It doesn't end there: get some fabulous bargains at Brunberg Candy Factory Shop and contemplate in the serene atmosphere at Orthodox Church Porvoo.

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Hartford, USA to Loviisa is an approximately 22.5-hour combination of car and flight. The time zone difference when traveling from Hartford to Loviisa is 7 hours. Traveling from Hartford in July, things will get little chillier in Loviisa: highs are around 70°F and lows about 55°F. Wrap up your sightseeing on the 6th (Mon) to allow time to drive 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 Helsinki Cathedral. 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 Vantaa (Sipoonkorven Kansallispuisto, Kuusijarvi, &more) and Tuusulanjarvi (Lake Tuusula) (in Tuusula). There's lots more to do: get a new perspective on nature at Natural History Museum (Luonnontieteellinen Museo), admire the masterpieces at Kansallisgalleria, get interesting insight from Tours, and take in the spiritual surroundings of Johannes Church.

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Getting from Loviisa to Helsinki by car takes about 1.5 hours. In July in Helsinki, expect temperatures between 71°F during the day and 55°F at night. Finish your sightseeing early on the 17th (Fri) to allow enough time to travel back home.