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 Helsinki Cathedral. Get some cultural insight at Temppeliaukio Church and Seurasaari Island and Open-Air Museum. 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: take in the spiritual surroundings of Uspenskin Cathedral (Uspenskin Katedraali), whizz through the canopy at Adventure Park Zippy, admire the landmark architecture of Pyhan Laurin kirkko, and contemplate the long history of Pohjolan toimitalo.

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Bangkok, Thailand to Helsinki is an approximately 14.5-hour flight. Traveling from Bangkok to Helsinki, you'll gain 5 hours due to the time zone difference. In December, Helsinki is much colder than Bangkok - with highs of 3°C and lows of -3°C. Cap off your sightseeing on the 28th (Sat) early enough to travel back home.