38 days in Helsinki Region & Inari 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.

Change things up with these side-trips from Helsinki: Tuusulanjarvi (Lake Tuusula) (in Tuusula), Espoo (Nuuksio National Park & Arctic Expedition) and Jarvenpaa (Jarvenpaan Taidemuseo & Ainola - The Home of Aino and Jean Sibelius). Next up on the itinerary: admire the landmark architecture of Temppeliaukio Church, make a trip to Market Square Kauppatori, take an in-depth tour of Seurasaari Island and Open-Air Museum, and explore the historical opulence of Sea Fortress Suomenlinna.

For more things to do, photos, other places to visit, and tourist information, go to the Helsinki trip itinerary app.

Brussels, Belgium to Helsinki is an approximately 6-hour flight. You can also drive; or do a combination of train, bus, and ferry. Due to the time zone difference, you'll lose 1 hour traveling from Brussels to Helsinki. In May, plan for daily highs up to 18°C, and evening lows to 7°C. Finish your sightseeing early on the 11th (Thu) to allow enough time to travel to Inari.

Inari is Finland's largest, most sparsely populated municipality, with four official languages, more than any other in the country. Explore Inari's surroundings by going to Saariselka (Urho Kekkonen National Park, Hippupuoti Gift Shop, &more), Gold Prospector Museum (in Tankavaara) and Pyha-Nattanen Fell (in Sodankyla). Next up on the itinerary: hike along Juutua Nature Trail, get outside with Lake Inari, wander the wide-open spaces of Reindeer Farm Petri Mattus, and take in the architecture and atmosphere at Pielpajarvi Wilderness Church.

To find more things to do, other places to visit, maps, and more tourist information, use the Inari vacation planner.

You can fly from Helsinki to Inari in 4.5 hours. Alternatively, you can drive; or do a combination of train and bus. Traveling from Helsinki in June, expect Inari to be slightly colder, temps between 16°C and 7°C. You'll set off for Loviisa on the 24th (Wed).

Loviisa is a municipality and town of inhabitants on the southern coast of Finland. Venture out of the city with trips to Hiidenkirnut (in Askola), Porvoo (Porvoo Swimming Pool, The Runeberg Home, &more) and Siltakyla (Kokkovuori (Bonfire Mountain), Valkmusa National Park, &more). Next up on the itinerary: don't miss a visit to Söderskärin majakka, take a leisurely stroll along Laivasilta, take in the spiritual surroundings of Orthodox Church Porvoo, and see the interesting displays at Loviisa Maritime Museum.

To see where to stay, traveler tips, and tourist information, read our Loviisa online road trip planner.

The Route module can help you plan travel from Inari to Loviisa. Expect somewhat warmer temperatures when traveling from Inari in June; daily highs in Loviisa reach 22°C and lows reach 11°C. On the 4th (Sat), you'll travel back home.