19 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.

Visit Sea Fortress Suomenlinna and The Esplanadi Park for their historical value. Museum-lovers will appreciate Seurasaari Island and Open-Air Museum and The National Museum of Finland. Get out of town with these interesting Helsinki side-trips: Sipoonkorven Kansallispuisto (in Vantaa), Espoo (Nuuksio National Park & Arctic Expedition) and Inkoon kirkko (in Inkoo). Spend the 4th (Thu) exploring nature at Teijo National Park. And it doesn't end there: take in the architecture and atmosphere at Helsinki Cathedral, take in the spiritual surroundings of Kamppi Chapel of Silence, tour the pleasant surroundings at Uutelan luontopolku, and admire the landmark architecture of Temppeliaukio Church.

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Prague, Czech Republic to Helsinki is an approximately 5.5-hour flight. You can also drive; or do a combination of train, bus, and ferry. Traveling from Prague to Helsinki, you'll lose 1 hour due to the time zone difference. Expect slightly colder temperatures when traveling from Prague in June; daily highs in Helsinki reach 21°C and lows reach 11°C. Wrap up your sightseeing on the 5th (Fri) early enough to drive to Loviisa.

Loviisa is a municipality and town of inhabitants on the southern coast of Finland. Get some cultural insight at Linden Esplanade and Maritime Centre Vellamo. Langinkoski Imperial Fishing Lodge Museum and Pyhtaa Church of Saint Henry will appeal to history buffs. Explore the numerous day-trip ideas around Loviisa: Hiidenkirnut (in Askola), Arboretum Mustila (in Elimaki) and Siltakyla (Valkmusa National Park, Kokkovuori (Bonfire Mountain), &more). There's still lots to do: stroll around Riverside Park, take in the architecture and atmosphere at St Michael Church, enjoy the sand and surf at Beach Mansikkalahti, and examine the collection at Loviisa Maritime Museum.

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Traveling by car from Helsinki to Loviisa takes 1.5 hours. In July, daily temperatures in Loviisa can reach 24°C, while at night they dip to 15°C. Wrap up your sightseeing on the 13th (Sat) to allow time to travel back home.