8 days in Helsinki Region & Mariehamn 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.

Pack the 22nd (Thu) with family-friendly diversions at Linnanmaki Amusement Park. Next up on the itinerary: contemplate in the serene atmosphere at Rock Church, pause for some photo ops at Sibelius Monument, pause for some serene contemplation at Helsinki Cathedral, and get engrossed in the history at Seurasaari Island and Open-Air Museum.

For other places to visit, more things to do, traveler tips, and more tourist information, read Helsinki visit planner.

Singapore, Singapore to Helsinki is an approximately 15.5-hour flight. You can also do a combination of flight and ferry; or do a combination of flight and train. The time zone difference moving from Singapore Time to Eastern European Time is minus 6 hours. Expect much colder temperatures when traveling from Singapore in November; daily highs in Helsinki reach 5°C and lows reach 0°C. Cap off your sightseeing on the 23rd (Fri) early enough to travel back home.

Mariehamn is the capital of Åland, an autonomous territory under Finnish sovereignty. Kick off your visit on the 24th (Sat): test your problem-solving skills at popular escape rooms, don't miss a visit to The Maritime Quarter, then contemplate the long history of Bomarsund, then see the interesting displays at Kastelholm Castle, and finally contemplate the long history of Jan Karlsgården Outdoor museum Jan Karlsgården. On your second day here, admire all the interesting features of Wiklof Holding Arena, step off the mainland to explore Kobba Klintar, then learn about all things military at Aland Maritime Museum, and finally see the interesting displays at Museumship Pommern.

For photos, where to stay, more things to do, and other tourist information, you can read our Mariehamn travel route planner.

You can fly from Helsinki to Mariehamn in 3 hours. Other options are to do a combination of train and flight; or do a combination of train and ferry. In November in Mariehamn, expect temperatures between 6°C during the day and 1°C at night. On the 26th (Mon), wrap the sightseeing up by early afternoon so you can travel back home.