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 cultural insight at Maritime Centre Vellamo and Kansallisgalleria. Seurasaari Island and Open-Air Museum and Finnish Aviation Museum will appeal to museum buffs. Explore Helsinki's surroundings by going to Porvoo (Runeberg Park, Cathedral of Porvoo, & more), Kotka (Linden Esplanade, Sapokka Water Garden, & more) and Nuuksio National Park (in Espoo). And it doesn't end there: hunt for treasures at Hakaniemi Market, learn more about the world around you at Natural History Museum (Luonnontieteellinen Museo), take an in-depth tour of The National Museum of Finland, and get curious at Heureka.

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Berlin, Germany to Helsinki is an approximately 5-hour flight. You can also do a combination of flight and ferry; or drive. The time zone difference moving from Central European Time to Eastern European Time is 1 hour. In July, plan for daily highs up to 25°C, and evening lows to 15°C. Cap off your sightseeing on the 21st (Sun) early enough to travel back home.