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.

Kids will appreciate attractions like Sea Fortress Suomenlinna and Nuuksio National Park. Go for a jaunt from Helsinki to Vantaa to see Heureka about 32 minutes away. Next up on the itinerary: admire the landmark architecture of Temppeliaukio Church, explore the world behind art at Kansallisgalleria, don't miss a visit to Senate Square, and get engrossed in the history at Seurasaari Island and Open-Air Museum.

For where to stay, other places to visit, more things to do, and more tourist information, use the Helsinki day trip website.

Manchester, UK to Helsinki is an approximately 6.5-hour flight. You can also do a combination of car and train; or do a combination of train, bus, and ferry. The time zone difference moving from Greenwich Mean Time (GMT) to Eastern European Standard Time (EET) is 2 hours. In September, daytime highs in Helsinki are °C, while nighttime lows are °C. Finish your sightseeing early on the 26th (Sat) so you can travel back home.