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 Temppeliaukio Church. Museum-lovers will get to explore Seurasaari Island and Open-Air Museum and Natural History Museum (Luonnontieteellinen Museo). You'll find plenty of places to visit near Helsinki: Espoo (Kaitalampi & Arctic Expedition). And it doesn't end there: take in the architecture and atmosphere at Helsinki Cathedral, hunt for treasures at Hakaniemi Market, stroll the grounds of Hietaniemi Cemetery, and take a stroll through Ullanlinna.

To find maps, other places to visit, and other tourist information, refer to the Helsinki trip planner.

Sydney, Australia to Helsinki is an approximately 23-hour flight. Traveling from Sydney to Helsinki, you'll gain 8 hours due to the time zone difference. In June, daytime highs in Helsinki are 21°C, while nighttime lows are 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.

To find where to stay, reviews, other places to visit, and other tourist information, read Pernio trip planner.

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 Salpa Line Museum. Get a sense of the local culture at Bunker Museum and Linden Esplanade. Explore Loviisa's surroundings by going to Hamina (Saint Peter and Saint Paul Cathedral & St. John's Church), Arboretum Mustila (in Elimaki) and Kotka (St. Nicholas Orthodox Church & Riverside Park).

For traveler tips, photos, more things to do, and more tourist information, use the Loviisa route builder site.

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.