49 days in Helsinki Region Itinerary

Loviisa is a municipality and town of inhabitants on the southern coast of Finland. Appreciate the collections at Nasin Kartanon Galleria and Porvoo Museum/Holm House. Head to Riimikko and Taidetehdas - Culture and Congress Centerfor some retail therapy. Explore the numerous day-trip ideas around Loviisa: Hiidenkirnut (in Askola), Siltakyla (Valkmusa National Park, Huutjarvi Lake, &more) and Porvoo (Telegrafberget, The Devil's Stairs, &more). The adventure continues: enjoy the sea views from Söderskärin majakka, see the interesting displays at Loviisa Maritime Museum, take in the architecture and atmosphere at Loviisan kirkko, and contemplate the long history of Ungern and Rosen Fortresses.

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Philadelphia, USA to Loviisa is an approximately 15-hour combination of flight and car. Traveling from Philadelphia to Loviisa, you'll lose 7 hours due to the time zone difference. Traveling from Philadelphia in October, expect nights in Loviisa to be little chillier, around 35°F, while days are much colder, around 45°F. Finish your sightseeing early on the 9th (Fri) 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 some cultural insight at Sea Fortress Suomenlinna and Uspenskin Cathedral (Uspenskin Katedraali). For shopping fun, head to Old Market Hall or Stockmann Department Store. Explore Helsinki's surroundings by going to Vantaa (Sipoonkorven Kansallispuisto & Heureka), Espoo (Nuuksio National Park, Arctic Expedition, &more) and Tuusula (Tuusulanjarvi (Lake Tuusula), Halosenniemi Museum, &more). Spend the 24th (Sat) exploring nature at Sipoonkorpi National Park. Next up on the itinerary: pause for some serene contemplation at Helsinki Cathedral, admire the masterpieces at Museum of Contemporary Art Kiasma, admire the landmark architecture of Temppeliaukio Church, and stop by Artisaani.

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Getting from Loviisa to Helsinki by car takes about 1.5 hours. In October in Helsinki, expect temperatures between 48°F during the day and 35°F at night. Wrap up your sightseeing on the 18th (Wed) to allow time to travel back home.