16 days in Helsinki Region Itinerary

Loviisa is a municipality and town of inhabitants on the southern coast of Finland. Kick off your visit on the 3rd (Sat): get some fabulous bargains at Brunberg Candy Factory Shop. Get ready for a full day of sightseeing on the 4th (Sun): identify plant and animal life at Arboretum Mustila, then examine the collection at Maritime Centre Vellamo, and then take a stroll through Linden Esplanade.

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Helsinki to Loviisa is an approximately 1.5-hour car ride. Expect a daytime high around 23°C in August, and nighttime lows around 13°C. Wrap up your sightseeing on the 5th (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.

Get some cultural insight at Sea Fortress Suomenlinna and Katajanokka. Shop till you drop at Market Square Kauppatori and Gumbostrand Konst & Form. Get out of town with these interesting Helsinki side-trips: Paavolan Tammi (in Lohjan Island), Sipoonkorven Kansallispuisto (in Vantaa) and Espoo (Nuuksio National Park & Arctic Expedition). Spend the 12th (Mon) exploring nature at Teijo National Park. Next up on the itinerary: admire the striking features of Temppeliaukio Church, explore the wealth of natural beauty at Ekenas Archipelago National Park, take in the spiritual surroundings of Uspenskin Cathedral (Uspenskin Katedraali), and pause for some serene contemplation at Helsinki Cathedral.

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Traveling by car from Loviisa to Helsinki takes 1.5 hours. In August, plan for daily highs up to 24°C, and evening lows to 13°C. Finish your sightseeing early on the 17th (Sat) to allow enough time to travel back home.