5 days in Finland 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.

Bring the kids along to Sea Fortress Suomenlinna and Helsinki Cathedral. Go for a jaunt from Helsinki to Tampere to see Sarkanniemi Theme Park about 2 hours away. The adventure continues: admire the landmark architecture of Temppeliaukio Church, don't miss a visit to Senate Square, get engrossed in the history at Seurasaari Island and Open-Air Museum, and contemplate in the serene atmosphere at Kamppi Chapel of Silence.

To find other places to visit and more tourist information, you can read our Helsinki trip planner.

Dubai, United Arab Emirates to Helsinki is an approximately 10-hour flight. You can also drive. The time zone difference moving from Gulf Standard Time (GST) to Eastern European Standard Time (EET) is minus 2 hours. Plan for much colder temperatures traveling from Dubai in September, with highs in Helsinki at 19°C and lows at 8°C. Wrap up your sightseeing by early afternoon on the 3rd (Thu) to allow time for travel back home.