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.

Get some cultural insight at Sea Fortress Suomenlinna and Temppeliaukio Church. You'll explore and learn at Seurasaari Island and Open-Air Museum and Kansallisgalleria. Explore Helsinki's surroundings by going to Cathedral of Porvoo (in Porvoo) and Nuuksio National Park (in Espoo). Next up on the itinerary: take an in-depth tour of The National Museum of Finland, steep yourself in history at Mannerheim Museum, view the masterpieces at Okra, and take in the spiritual surroundings of Kamppi Chapel of Silence.

For more things to do, other places to visit, reviews, and tourist information, read Helsinki trip planner.

London, UK to Helsinki is an approximately 6.5-hour flight. You can also do a combination of car and train; or do a combination of car and ferry. The time zone difference when traveling from London to Helsinki is 2 hours. In July, plan for daily highs up to 25°C, and evening lows to 15°C. Finish your sightseeing early on the 26th (Fri) to allow enough time to travel back home.