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.

You'll visit kid-friendly attractions like Sea Fortress Suomenlinna and Temppeliaukio Church. Helsinki Cathedral and Uspenskin Cathedral (Uspenskin Katedraali) will appeal to history buffs. Explore the numerous day-trip ideas around Helsinki: Nuuksio National Park (in Espoo), Vantaa (Sipoonkorven Kansallispuisto & Heureka) and Tuusulanjarvi (Lake Tuusula) (in Tuusula). Pack the 23rd (Tue) with family-friendly diversions at Linnanmaki Amusement Park. The adventure continues: make a trip to The Esplanadi Park, walk around Observatory Hill Park, get engrossed in the history at Seurasaari Island and Open-Air Museum, and identify plant and animal life at Laajalahti Nature Reserve.

To find maps and more tourist information, read Helsinki online trip itinerary builder.

Lisbon, Portugal to Helsinki is an approximately 8.5-hour flight. You can also drive; or do a combination of car and ferry. Traveling from Lisbon to Helsinki, you'll lose 2 hours due to the time zone difference. Traveling from Lisbon in July, things will get a bit cooler in Helsinki: highs are around °C and lows about °C. Finish your sightseeing early on the 28th (Sun) so you can travel back home.