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.

Visiting Nature & Wildlife Tours and Sipoonkorven Kansallispuisto will get you outdoors. Change things up with a short trip to Nuuksio National Park in Espoo (about 48 minutes away). Next up on the itinerary: brush up on your military savvy at Sea Fortress Suomenlinna, pause for some serene contemplation at Helsinki Cathedral, admire the landmark architecture of Temppeliaukio Church, and look for all kinds of wild species at Laajalahti Nature Reserve.

To find other places to visit, traveler tips, where to stay, and more tourist information, read Helsinki trip planner.

Bangkok, Thailand to Helsinki is an approximately 14- hour flight. You can also do a combination of flight and train; or do a combination of flight and ferry. The time zone changes from Indochina Time (ICT) to Eastern European Standard Time (EET), which is usually a -5 hour difference. Expect colder temperatures when traveling from Bangkok in July; daily highs in Helsinki reach 25°C and lows reach 15°C. Finish up your sightseeing early on the 7th (Sun) so you can travel back home.