6 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.

You'll discover tucked-away gems like Kansallisgalleria and Seurasaari Island and Open-Air Museum. Toolo Bay (Toolonlahti) and Espoo Cathedral will appeal to history buffs. Get out of town with these interesting Helsinki side-trips: Tuusulanjarvi (Lake Tuusula) (in Tuusula), Sipoonkorven Kansallispuisto (in Vantaa) and Espoo (Arctic Expedition & Kaitalampi). There's still lots to do: gain interesting insight with Norman Travels, get to know the resident critters at Korkeasaari Zoo, glide peacefully along the water with categoryPhrases.alias.some_of_the_best_stand_up_paddleboarding_in_the_area, and kick back and relax at Hietaranta Beach.

To see traveler tips, maps, photos, and more tourist information, read Helsinki journey planner.

San Francisco, USA to Helsinki is an approximately 14- hour flight. You can also do a combination of train and flight; or do a combination of flight and ferry. The time zone changes from Pacific Standard Time (PST) to Eastern European Standard Time (EET), which is usually a 10 hour difference. Expect cooler temperatures when traveling from San Francisco in March; daily highs in Helsinki reach 37°F and lows reach 23°F. Wrap up your sightseeing on the 28th (Thu) to allow time to travel back home.