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 Temppeliaukio Church for their historical value. Museum-lovers will appreciate Seurasaari Island and Open-Air Museum and Museum of Contemporary Art Kiasma. Get out of town with these interesting Helsinki side-trips: Inkoon kirkko (in Inkoo), Sipoonkorven Kansallispuisto (in Vantaa) and Espoo (Nuuksio National Park & Arctic Expedition). Spend the 4th (Thu) exploring nature at Teijo National Park. There's lots more to do: pause for some serene contemplation at Helsinki Cathedral, stroll through Bellevue Beach, make a trip to The Esplanadi Park, and take a tour by water with Boat Tours & Water Sports.

To find maps, reviews, more things to do, and other tourist information, you can read our Helsinki online trip itinerary maker.

Prague, Czech Republic to Helsinki is an approximately 5.5- hour flight. You can also do a combination of flight and ferry; or drive. The time zone changes from Central European Standard Time (CET) to Eastern European Standard Time (EET), which is usually a 1 hour difference. Prepare for a bit cooler weather when traveling from Prague in June: high temperatures in Helsinki hover around 21°C and lows are around 11°C. Cap off your sightseeing on the 5th (Fri) early enough to go by car to Loviisa.

Loviisa is a municipality and town of inhabitants on the southern coast of Finland. Get some cultural insight at Linden Esplanade and Pyhtaa Church of Saint Henry. Langinkoski Imperial Fishing Lodge Museum and St. Nicholas Orthodox Church 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: walk around Riverside Park, enjoy the sand and surf at Lehman, take in the architecture and atmosphere at St Michael Church, and examine the collection at Maritime Centre Vellamo.

To see other places to visit, ratings, where to stay, and more tourist information, go to the Loviisa day trip planner.

Traveling by car from Helsinki to Loviisa takes 1.5 hours. In July, plan for daily highs up to 24°C, and evening lows to 15°C. Wrap up your sightseeing on the 13th (Sat) to allow time to travel back home.