35 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.

You'll explore the less-touristy side of things at Seurasaari Island and Open-Air Museum and Mannerheim Museum. Give yourself a bit of retail therapy at Hakaniemi Market and Stockmann Department Store. Venture out of the city with trips to Porvoo (Taidetehdas - Culture and Congress Center, Brunberg Candy Factory Shop, & more), Vantaa (Sipoonkorven Kansallispuisto & Heureka) and Espoo (Nuuksio National Park, Stora Herro Island, & more). Spend the 30th (Sun) exploring nature at Sipoonkorpi National Park. Pack the 5th (Fri) with family-friendly diversions at Linnanmaki Amusement Park. Next up on the itinerary: learn about all things military at Sea Fortress Suomenlinna, wander the streets of Katajanokka, get engrossed in the history at The National Museum of Finland, and contemplate the long history of The Aalto House.

To find traveler tips, ratings, other places to visit, and tourist information, read our Helsinki trip itinerary site .

Milan, Italy to Helsinki is an approximately 6.5-hour flight. You can also do a combination of train and flight; or drive. Due to the time zone difference, you'll lose 1 hour traveling from Milan to Helsinki. Traveling from Milan in June, things will get little chillier in Helsinki: highs are around 21°C and lows about 11°C. Finish your sightseeing early on the 15th (Mon) to allow enough time to travel to Loviisa.

Loviisa is a municipality and town of inhabitants on the southern coast of Finland. Get in touch with nature at Valkmusa National Park and Kokkovuori (Bonfire Mountain). Get some historical perspective at Loviisan kirkko and Ungern and Rosen Fortresses. Explore Loviisa's surroundings by going to Huutjarvi Lake (in Siltakyla) and Hiidenkirnut (in Askola). Next up on the itinerary: examine the collection at Loviisa Maritime Museum, take a leisurely stroll along Laivasilta, and make a trip to Svartholm Fortress.

To see where to stay, ratings, photos, and other tourist information, read our Loviisa trip website .

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. On the 21st (Sun), you're off tohome.