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.

Your inner history buff will appreciate Sea Fortress Suomenlinna and Temppeliaukio Church. Get some cultural insight at Helsinki Cathedral and Uspenskin Cathedral (Uspenskin Katedraali). Explore the numerous day-trip ideas around Helsinki: Vantaa (Sipoonkorven Kansallispuisto & Heureka) and Nuuksio National Park (in Espoo). Pack the 25th (Wed) with family-friendly diversions at Linnanmaki Amusement Park. There's still lots to do: appreciate the extensive heritage of The Esplanadi Park, admire the landmark architecture of Pyhan Laurin kirkko, find your balance on the water with some of the best stand-up paddleboarding in the area, and whizz through the canopy at Adventure Park Zippy.

To see traveler tips and other tourist information, refer to the Helsinki road trip planning tool.

Bangkok, Thailand to Helsinki is an approximately 14.5-hour flight. You'll gain 5 hours traveling from Bangkok to Helsinki due to the time zone difference. Traveling from Bangkok in December, things will get cooler in Helsinki: highs are around 3°C and lows about -3°C. Wrap up your sightseeing on the 28th (Sat) to allow time to travel back home.