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 Helsinki Cathedral. Change things up with these side-trips from Helsinki: Heureka (in Vantaa) and Nuuksio National Park (in Espoo). Next up on the itinerary: admire the landmark architecture of Temppeliaukio Church, hunt for treasures at Market Square Kauppatori, don't miss a visit to Senate Square, and explore the world behind art at Kansallisgalleria.

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-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 19°C, while nighttime lows are 8°C. Finish your sightseeing early on the 26th (Sat) so you can travel back home.