5 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.

Do some cultural sightseeing at Sea Fortress Suomenlinna and Katajanokka. Popular historic sites such as Temppeliaukio Church and Helsinki Cathedral are in your itinerary. Change things up with these side-trips from Helsinki: Nuuksio National Park (in Espoo) and Sipoonkorven Kansallispuisto (in Vantaa). There's still lots to do: contemplate in the serene atmosphere at Uspenskin Cathedral (Uspenskin Katedraali), get a dose of the wild on a nature and wildlife tour, relax and rejuvenate at some of the best spas, and learn about all things military at Submarine Vesikko.

For where to stay, photos, more things to do, and tourist information, read Helsinki road trip tool.

Warsaw, Poland to Helsinki is an approximately 6-hour flight. You can also drive; or do a combination of bus and ferry. The time zone difference when traveling from Warsaw to Helsinki is 1 hour. Plan for little chillier temperatures traveling from Warsaw in September, with highs in Helsinki at 19°C and lows at 8°C. Finish your sightseeing early on the 5th (Sat) so you can travel back home.