4 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.

Get a sense of the local culture at Sea Fortress Suomenlinna and Temppeliaukio Church. Take a break from the city and head to Nature & Wildlife Tours and Sipoonkorven Kansallispuisto. Next up on the itinerary: stop by Katajanokka, have some family-friendly fun at True VR, contemplate in the serene atmosphere at Kamppi Chapel of Silence, and get in on the family fun at Linnanmaki Amusement Park.

To find photos, more things to do, maps, and more tourist information, you can read our Helsinki travel route planner.

Bournemouth, UK to Helsinki is an approximately 9-hour combination of train and flight. You can also do a combination of car and train; or do a combination of car and ferry. You'll lose 2 hours traveling from Bournemouth to Helsinki due to the time zone difference. Prepare for a bit cooler weather when traveling from Bournemouth in October: high temperatures in Helsinki hover around 10°C and lows are around 1°C. Cap off your sightseeing on the 28th (Mon) early enough to travel back home.