6 days in Helsinki & Porvoo Itinerary
6 days in Helsinki & Porvoo Itinerary
Created using Inspirock Uusimaa trip itinerary planner
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Helsinki
— 5 nights
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Porvoo
— 1 day
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Helsinki
— 5 nights

Daughter of the Baltic
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.Take a break from Helsinki with a short trip to Nuuksio National Park in Espoo, about 48 minutes away. Next up on the itinerary: admire the landmark architecture of Temppeliaukio Church, take in the architecture and atmosphere at Helsinki Cathedral, find something for the whole family at Linnanmaki Amusement Park, and step off the mainland to explore Pihlajasaari Recreational Park.
To see more things to do, where to stay, and more tourist information, go to the Helsinki trip builder.
Expect a daytime high around 24°C in August, and nighttime lows around 13°C. Finish your sightseeing early on the 23rd (Thu) to allow enough time to drive to Porvoo.
Things to do in Helsinki
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Porvoo
— 1 day

Porvoo, one of Finland's oldest and prettiest towns, boasts cobbled streets, famous red-brick warehouses, and a charming river.Start off your visit on the 23rd (Thu): admire the striking features of Cathedral of Porvoo, admire the natural beauty at Sapokka Water Garden, take an in-depth tour of Langinkoski Imperial Fishing Lodge Museum, get some fabulous bargains at Brunberg Candy Factory Shop, then go for a walk through Telegrafberget, and finally make a trip to Porvoo Old Town.
For photos, maps, other places to visit, and other tourist information, go to the Porvoo trip itinerary maker.
Traveling by car from Helsinki to Porvoo takes an hour. Alternatively, you can take a bus; or take a train. August in Porvoo sees daily highs of 23°C and lows of 13°C at night. Finish your sightseeing early on the 23rd (Thu) to allow enough time to drive back home.
Things to do in Porvoo
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