18 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.

Step out of the city life by going to Nuuksio National Park and Bellevue Beach. Do some cultural sightseeing at Sea Fortress Suomenlinna and Turku Cathedral. Explore Helsinki's surroundings by going to Jarvenpaan moskeija (in Jarvenpaa), Aurlahti Beach (in Lohja) and Turku (Galleria Joella, Forum Marinum Maritime Centre, & more). There's much more to do: explore the world behind art at Kansallisgalleria, contemplate the long history of The Aalto House, get engrossed in the history at Seurasaari Island and Open-Air Museum, and find something for the whole family at Sarkanniemi Theme Park.

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Toronto, Canada to Helsinki is an approximately 13-hour flight. You can also do a combination of ferry and flight; or do a combination of flight and ferry. The time zone changes from Eastern Standard Time to Eastern European Time, which is usually a 7 hour difference. In July, Helsinki is a bit cooler than Toronto - with highs of 25°C and lows of 15°C. Wrap up your sightseeing on the 9th (Sun) to allow time to travel back home.