6 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.

Get some cultural insight at Sea Fortress Suomenlinna and Temppeliaukion Church. Family-friendly places like Linnanmaki Amusement Park and Heureka will thrill your kids. Go for a jaunt from Helsinki to Hanko to see Bellevue Beach about 1h 40 min away. Next up on the itinerary: take in the architecture and atmosphere at Helsinki Cathedral, contemplate in the serene atmosphere at Kamppi Chapel of Silence, explore the engaging exhibits at Finnish Toy Museum Hevosenkenka, and take a stroll through Katajanokka.

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Toronto, Canada to Helsinki is an approximately 13-hour flight. You can also do a combination of flight and ferry; or do a combination of flight and train. The time zone changes from Eastern Standard Time (EST) to Eastern European Time (EET), which is usually a 7 hour difference. In January, daily temperatures in Helsinki can reach -3°C, while at night they dip to -9°C. Finish your sightseeing early on the 19th (Sun) so you can travel back home.