40 days in Helsinki Region Itinerary

Loviisa is a municipality and town of inhabitants on the southern coast of Finland. Discover out-of-the-way places like Salpa Line Museum and Ungern and Rosen Fortresses. Visiting Valkmusa National Park and Arboretum Mustila will get you outdoors. Get out of town with these interesting Loviisa side-trips: Kotka (Kymi Church, Santalahti Nature Trail, &more), Hiidenkirnut (in Askola) and Hamina (Marian Kirkko, St. John's Church, &more). There's still lots to do: get engrossed in the history at Bunker Museum and pause for some serene contemplation at Pyhtaa Church of Saint Henry.

To find more things to do, photos, other places to visit, and other tourist information, you can read our Loviisa route app.

Bangkok, Thailand to Loviisa is an approximately 15.5-hour combination of flight and car. The time zone difference when traveling from Bangkok to Loviisa is minus 5 hours. Expect much colder temperatures when traveling from Bangkok in July; daily highs in Loviisa reach 24°C and lows reach 15°C. Wrap up your sightseeing on the 23rd (Tue) to allow time to drive to Vantaa.

Though technically its own city, Vantaa is considered by many to be a Helsinki suburb, and it is where most visitors land when they fly to Finland.

Kick off your visit on the 24th (Wed): see the interesting displays at Vantaa City Museum, see the interesting displays at Lotta Museum, and then look for all kinds of wild species at Tuusulanjarvi (Lake Tuusula). On the 25th (Thu), you'll have a packed day of sightseeing: explore the wealth of natural beauty at Sipoonkorven Kansallispuisto.

To see ratings, where to stay, more things to do, and more tourist information, read Vantaa trip itinerary planner.

Traveling by car from Loviisa to Vantaa takes an hour. In July in Vantaa, expect temperatures between 24°C during the day and 15°C at night. Finish your sightseeing early on the 25th (Thu) to allow enough time to drive to Helsinki.

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 in touch with nature at Stand-Up Paddleboarding and Bellevue Beach. Explore hidden gems such as Seurasaari Island and Open-Air Museum and Johannes Church. You'll find plenty of places to visit near Helsinki: Pyhan Katarinan kirkko (in Karjaa), Tulliniemi Nature Path (in Hanko) and Pernio (Teijo National Park & Ruukin kehräämö ja puoti Oy). Spend the 30th (Tue) exploring nature at Ekenas Archipelago National Park. Pack the 4th (Sun) with family-friendly diversions at Linnanmaki Amusement Park. There's lots more to do: admire the masterpieces at Sinebrychoff Art Museum, explore the ancient world of Raseborg Castle, shop like a local with Hakaniemi Market, and take in the architecture and atmosphere at Kallio Church.

For photos, other places to visit, traveler tips, and tourist information, refer to the Helsinki holiday builder app.

You can drive from Vantaa to Helsinki in an hour. Alternatively, you can take a train; or take a bus. In July, plan for daily highs up to 25°C, and evening lows to 15°C. Finish your sightseeing early on the 23rd (Fri) to allow enough time to travel back home.