20 days in Helsinki Region & Pernio 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.

Your list of things to see and do now includes Feel The Nature, Market Square Kauppatori, Treetop Adventure Huippu, and other attractions. Satisfy your inner culture vulture at Sea Fortress Suomenlinna and Seurasaari Island and Open-Air Museum. Museum-lovers will get to explore Mannerheim Museum and Natural History Museum (Luonnontieteellinen Museo). You'll find plenty of places to visit near Helsinki: Espoo (Kaitalampi & Arctic Expedition). There's lots more to do: wander the streets of Katajanokka, admire the striking features of Temppeliaukio Church, hike along Pornaistenniemi Nature Trail, and take a peaceful walk through Kivinokka.

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Sydney, Australia to Helsinki is an approximately 22.5- hour flight. You can also do a combination of flight and ferry; or do a combination of flight and train. The time zone changes from Australian Eastern Standard Time to Eastern European Standard Time, which is usually a -8 hour difference. Expect a daytime high around 21°C in June, and nighttime lows around 11°C. Wrap up your sightseeing on the 24th (Mon) to allow time to travel to Pernio.

Perniö is a former municipality of Finland. You've now added Teijo National Park to your itinerary. Kick off your visit on the 25th (Tue): explore the striking landscape of Teijo National Park.

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Getting from Helsinki to Pernio by car takes about 2 hours. June in Pernio sees daily highs of 21°C and lows of 10°C at night. Finish your sightseeing early on the 25th (Tue) to allow enough time to travel to Loviisa.

Loviisa is a municipality and town of inhabitants on the southern coast of Finland. Appreciate the collections at Maritime Centre Vellamo and Bunker Museum. Get a sense of the local culture at Salpa Line Museum and St. Nicholas Orthodox Church. Explore Loviisa's surroundings by going to Hamina (Saint Peter and Saint Paul Cathedral & St. John's Church), Arboretum Mustila (in Elimaki) and Kotka (Riverside Park & Linden Esplanade).

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Traveling by car from Pernio to Loviisa takes 2.5 hours. In June, plan for daily highs up to 22°C, and evening lows to 11°C. Finish up your sightseeing early on the 28th (Fri) so you can travel back home.