8 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.

Visit Aurinkolahti Beach and Hietaranta Beach for some beach relaxation. Discover out-of-the-way places like Nuuksio National Park and Kansallisgalleria. You'll find plenty of places to visit near Helsinki: Tuusulanjarvi (Lake Tuusula) (in Tuusula) and Sipoonkorven Kansallispuisto (in Vantaa). There's still lots to do: explore the historical opulence of Sea Fortress Suomenlinna, explore the world behind art at Museum of Contemporary Art Kiasma, take an in-depth tour of The National Museum of Finland, and admire nature's wide array of creatures at Korkeasaaren Elaintarha.

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Portland, USA to Helsinki is an approximately 16-hour flight. The time zone difference moving from Pacific Standard Time (PST) to Eastern European Standard Time (EET) is 10 hours. While traveling from Portland, expect colder days and a bit cooler nights in Helsinki, ranging from highs of °F to lows of °F. Finish your sightseeing early on the 16th (Wed) to allow enough time to travel back home.