9 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.

Popular historic sites such as Sea Fortress Suomenlinna and Cathedral of Porvoo are in your itinerary. Step off the beaten path and head to Seurasaari Island and Open-Air Museum and Mannerheim Museum. You'll find plenty of places to visit near Helsinki: Kotka (St. Nicholas Orthodox Church & Maritime Centre Vellamo), Hvittrask (in Kirkkonummi) and Porvoo Old Town (in Porvoo). There's much more to do: take in the architecture and atmosphere at Helsinki Cathedral, wander the streets of Katajanokka, contemplate in the serene atmosphere at Johannes Church, and get curious at Heureka.

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Malaga, Spain to Helsinki is an approximately 8.5-hour flight. You can also drive; or do a combination of train and bus. The time zone difference moving from Central European Standard Time (CET) to Eastern European Standard Time (EET) is 1 hour. In August, Helsinki is a bit cooler than Malaga - with highs of 24°C and lows of 13°C. Wrap up your sightseeing on the 22nd (Thu) to allow time to travel back home.