60 days in Helsinki, Fiskars & Hanko 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.

We've included these beaches for you: Beach Mansikkalahti and Aurinkolahti Beach. Your cultural itinerary includes sights like Sea Fortress Suomenlinna and Seurasaari Island and Open-Air Museum. Venture out of the city with trips to Espoo (Arctic Expedition & Kaitalampi), Kotka (Varissaari - Fort Elisabeth, Maritime Centre Vellamo, & more) and Hiidenvuori (in Iitti). Spend the 12th (Tue) exploring nature at Valkmusa National Park. Spend the 14th (Thu) exploring nature at Sipoonkorven Kansallispuisto. And it doesn't end there: identify plant and animal life at Arboretum Mustila, examine the collection at Parola Tank Museum, take a memorable tour with Tours, and explore the world behind art at Kansallisgalleria.

For maps, traveler tips, more things to do, and other tourist information, refer to the Helsinki online trip planner .

The Route module shows you travel options from your home to Helsinki. In March, daily temperatures in Helsinki can reach 3°C, while at night they dip to -5°C. Finish up your sightseeing early on the 4th (Sat) so you can travel to Fiskars.

On the 5th (Sun), pause for some serene contemplation at Pyhan Katarinan kirkko, examine the collection at Fagervik Museum, then delve into the distant past at Raseborg Castle, then pause for some serene contemplation at Snappertunan kirkko, and finally identify plant and animal life at Hagen - Ramsholmen - Hogholmen.

To see more things to do, traveler tips, photos, and other tourist information, read Fiskars trip planning tool .

Drive from Helsinki to Fiskars in 1.5 hours. In May, plan for daily highs up to 19°C, and evening lows to 6°C. Finish your sightseeing early on the 5th (Sun) to allow enough time to travel to Hanko.

Hanko is a bilingual port town and municipality on the south coast of Finland, 130km west of Helsinki. On the 6th (Mon), enjoy breathtaking views from Hanko Water Tower, then hike along Tulliniemi Nature Path, and then enjoy the sand and surf at Bellevue Beach.

To find photos, traveler tips, maps, and other tourist information, use the Hanko driving holiday planner.

Traveling by car from Fiskars to Hanko takes an hour. In May, daytime highs in Hanko are 17°C, while nighttime lows are 5°C. Wrap up your sightseeing on the 6th (Mon) to allow time to travel back home.