7 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.

Get some historical perspective at Sea Fortress Suomenlinna and Cathedral of Porvoo. Visiting Stand-Up Paddleboarding and Nature & Wildlife Tours will get you outdoors. Get out of town with these interesting Helsinki side-trips: Hiidenkirnut (in Askola), Porvoo (Castle Hill & Porvoo Old Town) and Kaunissaari (in Sipoo). The adventure continues: admire the landmark architecture of Temppeliaukio Church, take in the architecture and atmosphere at Helsinki Cathedral, take an in-depth tour of The National Museum of Finland, and explore the world behind art at Kansallisgalleria.

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Brussels, Belgium to Helsinki is an approximately 6-hour flight. You can also drive; or do a combination of train, car, and ferry. The time zone difference when traveling from Brussels to Helsinki is 1 hour. In July, plan for daily highs up to 25°C, and evening lows to 15°C. Wrap up your sightseeing on the 11th (Thu) to allow time to travel back home.