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, thenexamine the collection at Maritime Centre Vellamo, and then take a stroll through Linden Esplanade.

To find reviews, other places to visit, where to stay, and other tourist information, go to the Loviisa online holiday builder.

Helsinki to Loviisa is an approximately 1.5-hour car ride. Expect a daytime high around °C in August, and nighttime lows around °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 Seurasaari Island and Open-Air Museum. Shop till you drop at Market Square Kauppatori and Galerie Forsblom. Get out of town with these interesting Helsinki side-trips: Sipoonkorven Kansallispuisto (in Vantaa), Espoo (Nuuksio National Park & Arctic Expedition) and Paavolan Tammi (in Lohjan Island). Spend the 12th (Mon) exploring nature at Teijo National Park. And it doesn't end there: admire the landmark architecture of Temppeliaukio Church, explore the striking landscape of Ekenas Archipelago National Park, take in the spiritual surroundings of Uspenskin Cathedral (Uspenskin Katedraali), and take a stroll through Katajanokka.

To see more things to do, ratings, traveler tips, and other tourist information, go to the Helsinki itinerary builder site.

Getting from Loviisa to Helsinki by car takes about 1.5 hours. In August in Helsinki, expect temperatures between °C during the day and °C at night. Finish your sightseeing early on the 17th (Sat) so you can travel back home.