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.

Deepen your sense of the past at sights like Sea Fortress Suomenlinna and Rock Church. Discover out-of-the-way places like Hakaniemi Market and Seurasaari Island and Open-Air Museum. Get out of town with these interesting Helsinki side-trips: Sipoonkorven Kansallispuisto (in Vantaa) and Nuuksio National Park (in Espoo). There's more to do: wander the streets of Katajanokka.

For where to stay, photos, maps, and tourist information, use the Helsinki online itinerary planner .

Phnom Penh, Cambodia to Helsinki is an approximately 15.5-hour flight. You can also do a combination of bus and flight. The time zone difference moving from Indochina Time to Eastern European Time is minus 5 hours. Prepare for colder weather when traveling from Phnom Penh in February: high temperatures in Helsinki hover around 0°C and lows are around -3°C. Finish your sightseeing early on the 6th (Wed) so you can travel back home.