39 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.

Change things up with these side-trips from Helsinki: Espoo (Nuuksio National Park, Arctic Expedition, &more), Vantaa (Sipoonkorven Kansallispuisto, Heureka, &more) and The Finnish Railway Museum (in Hyvinkaa). There's still lots to do: admire the landmark architecture of Temppeliaukio Church, step into the grandiose world of Sea Fortress Suomenlinna, take an in-depth tour of The National Museum of Finland, and contemplate in the serene atmosphere at Uspenskin Cathedral (Uspenskin Katedraali).

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Casablanca, Morocco to Helsinki is an approximately 11-hour flight. You can also do a combination of bus and train; or take a bus. Traveling from Casablanca to Helsinki, you'll lose 2 hours due to the time zone difference. Expect cooler temperatures when traveling from Casablanca in November; daily highs in Helsinki reach 5°C and lows reach 0°C. Cap off your sightseeing on the 15th (Sun) early enough to go by car to Loviisa.

Loviisa is a municipality and town of inhabitants on the southern coast of Finland. Change things up with these side-trips from Loviisa: Siltakyla (Valkmusa National Park, Huutjarvi Lake, &more), Hiidenkirnut (in Askola) and Porvoo (Runeberg Park, Albert Edelfelt Studio Museum, &more). And it doesn't end there: don't miss a visit to Söderskärin majakka, take a leisurely stroll along Laivasilta, revel in the low prices at Brunberg Candy Factory Shop, and contemplate the long history of Ungern and Rosen Fortresses.

To find traveler tips, photos, reviews, and tourist information, read our Loviisa trip maker website.

Getting from Helsinki to Loviisa by car takes about 1.5 hours. Expect little chillier temperatures when traveling from Helsinki in December; daily highs in Loviisa reach -1°C and lows reach -6°C. On the 30th (Mon), you'll travel back home.