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: The Finnish Railway Museum (in Hyvinkaa), Vantaa (Sipoonkorven Kansallispuisto, Heureka, & more) and Espoo (Nuuksio National Park, Arctic Expedition, & more). There's lots more to do: step into the grandiose world of Sea Fortress Suomenlinna, make a trip to Senate Square, get engrossed in the history at Seurasaari Island and Open-Air Museum, and take in the spiritual surroundings of Kamppi Chapel of Silence.

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Casablanca, Morocco to Helsinki is an approximately 11-hour flight. You can also do a combination of train and flight; or do a combination of shuttle and flight. The time zone difference moving from Western European Time to Eastern European Time is 2 hours. Plan for cooler temperatures traveling from Casablanca in November, with highs in Helsinki at 5°C and lows at 0°C. Finish your sightseeing early on the 15th (Sun) so you can drive to Loviisa.

Loviisa is a municipality and town of inhabitants on the southern coast of Finland. Venture out of the city with trips to Porvoo (Runeberg Park, Albert Edelfelt Studio Museum, & more), Siltakyla (Valkmusa National Park, Huutjarvi Lake, & more) and Hiidenkirnut (in Askola). There's still lots to do: enjoy the sea views from Söderskärin majakka, contemplate the long history of Ungern and Rosen Fortresses, take in the waterfront at Laivasilta, and stop by Riimikko.

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Getting from Helsinki to Loviisa by car takes about 1.5 hours. Expect slightly colder 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.