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.

You'll discover tucked-away gems like Kansallisgalleria and Sinebrychoff Art Museum. Visiting Arboretum Mustila and Lehman will get you outdoors. Venture out of the city with trips to Hiidenvuori (in Iitti), Espoo (Arctic Expedition & Kaitalampi) and Kotka (Varissaari - Fort Elisabeth, Beach Mansikkalahti, &more). Spend the 12th (Tue) exploring nature at Valkmusa National Park. Spend the 14th (Thu) exploring nature at Sipoonkorven Kansallispuisto. There's still lots to do: get engrossed in the history at The National Museum of Finland, learn more about the world around you at Natural History Museum (Luonnontieteellinen Museo), surround yourself with nature on a nature and wildlife tour, and tour the pleasant surroundings at Hietaranta Beach.

To find more things to do, reviews, and more tourist information, read Helsinki trip site.

The Route module shows you travel options from your home to Helsinki. In March, plan for daily highs up to 3°C, and evening lows to -5°C. Finish your sightseeing early on the 4th (Sat) so you can drive to Fiskars.

On the 5th (Sun), take in the architecture and atmosphere at Pyhan Katarinan kirkko, see the interesting displays at Fagervik Museum, then explore the ancient world of Raseborg Castle, then take in the architecture and atmosphere at Snappertunan kirkko, and finally walk around Hagen - Ramsholmen - Hogholmen.

For more things to do, ratings, maps, and other tourist information, you can read our Fiskars travel planner.

Traveling by car from Helsinki to Fiskars takes 1.5 hours. In May, plan for daily highs up to 19°C, and evening lows to 6°C. Wrap up your sightseeing on the 5th (Sun) to allow time to drive to Hanko.

Hanko is a bilingual port town and municipality on the south coast of Finland, 130km west of Helsinki. Start off your visit on the 6th (Mon): enjoy breathtaking views from Hanko Water Tower, trek along Tulliniemi Nature Path, and then stroll through Bellevue Beach.

To see photos, more things to do, ratings, and tourist information, read our Hanko route builder tool.

Traveling by car from Fiskars to Hanko takes an hour. In May in Hanko, expect temperatures between 17°C during the day and 5°C at night. Cap off your sightseeing on the 6th (Mon) early enough to travel back home.