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.

Deepen your sense of the past at sights like Temppeliaukion Church and Helsinki Cathedral. Satisfy your inner culture vulture at Sea Fortress Suomenlinna and Katajanokka. Explore the numerous day-trip ideas around Helsinki: Espoo (Nuuksio National Park & Arctic Expedition), Sipoonkorven Kansallispuisto (in Vantaa) and Inkoon kirkko (in Inkoo). Spend the 28th (Fri) wandering through the wild on a nature and wildlife tour. Spend the 4th (Thu) exploring nature at Teijo National Park. Next up on the itinerary: contemplate in the serene atmosphere at Uspenskin Cathedral (Uspenskin Katedraali), take a tour by water with Boat Tours & Water Sports, go for a walk through Uutelan luontopolku, and stroll around The Esplanadi Park.

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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 bus and ferry. The time zone difference when traveling from Prague to Helsinki is 1 hour. Plan for a bit cooler temperatures traveling from Prague in June, with highs in Helsinki at 21°C and lows at 11°C. Finish up your sightseeing early on the 5th (Fri) so you can travel to Loviisa.

Loviisa is a municipality and town of inhabitants on the southern coast of Finland. Museum-lovers will get to explore Maritime Centre Vellamo and Art Gallery Merila. Deepen your sense of the past at sights like Stromforsin ruukki and St. Nicholas Orthodox Church. Explore Loviisa's surroundings by going to Hiidenkirnut (in Askola), Siltakyla (Valkmusa National Park, Kokkovuori (Bonfire Mountain), & more) and Arboretum Mustila (in Elimaki). There's still lots to do: walk around Riverside Park, take in the architecture and atmosphere at St Michael Church, head off the coast to Varissaari - Fort Elisabeth, and trek along Santalahti Nature Trail.

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Getting from Helsinki to Loviisa by car takes about 1.5 hours. July in Loviisa sees daily highs of 24°C and lows of 15°C at night. Wrap up your sightseeing on the 13th (Sat) to allow time to travel back home.