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 The Esplanadi Park. Get some cultural insight at Temppeliaukio Church and Heureka. Explore the numerous day-trip ideas around Helsinki: Nuuksio National Park (in Espoo) and Sipoonkorven Kansallispuisto (in Vantaa). Pack the 25th (Wed) with family-friendly diversions at Linnanmaki Amusement Park. There's still lots to do: pause for some serene contemplation at Helsinki Cathedral, identify plant and animal life at Laajalahti Nature Reserve, make a trip to Senate Square, and kick your exploration up a notch at Adventure Park Zippy.

To find more things to do, where to stay, other places to visit, and more tourist information, use the Helsinki day trip planning tool.

Bangkok, Thailand to Helsinki is an approximately 14- hour flight. You can also do a combination of flight and train; or do a combination of flight and ferry. 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.