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 Linnanmaki Amusement Park and Heureka, the Finnish Science Centre. Rock Church and Uspenskin Cathedral (Uspenskin Katedraali) will appeal to history buffs. Explore the numerous day-trip ideas around Helsinki: Nuuksio National Park (in Espoo), Tuusulanjarvi (Lake Tuusula) (in Tuusula) and Sipoonkorven Kansallispuisto (in Vantaa). The adventure continues: brush up on your military savvy at Sea Fortress Suomenlinna, get engrossed in the history at Seurasaari Island and Open-Air Museum, contemplate in the serene atmosphere at Kamppi Chapel of Silence, and make a trip to Senate Square.

To see more things to do, ratings, photos, and other tourist information, refer to the Helsinki trip builder website .

Lisbon, Portugal to Helsinki is an approximately 7.5-hour flight. You can also drive; or do a combination of car and train. The time zone changes from Western European Time (WET) to Eastern European Time (EET), which is usually a 2 hour difference. In July, Helsinki is little chillier than Lisbon - with highs of 25°C and lows of 15°C. Wrap up your sightseeing on the 28th (Sun) early enough to travel back home.