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.

Visiting Nuuksio National Park and Sipoonkorven Kansallispuisto will get you outdoors. You'll discover tucked-away gems like Kansallisgalleria and Katajanokka. You'll find plenty of places to visit near Helsinki: Espoo (Arctic Expedition & Kaitalampi). Pack the 14th (Sun) with family-friendly diversions at Linnanmaki Amusement Park. And it doesn't end there: contemplate the long history of Mannerheim Museum, step off the mainland to explore Pihlajasaari Recreational Park, enjoy the sand and surf at Aurinkolahti Beach, and stop by Ullanlinna.

To see reviews, photos, and more tourist information, refer to the Helsinki online day trip planner.

Edinburgh, UK to Helsinki is an approximately 6.5-hour flight. You can also do a combination of train, bus, and ferry; or do a combination of train, car, and ferry. The time zone difference moving from Greenwich Mean Time (GMT) to Eastern European Standard Time (EET) is 2 hours. Prepare for slightly colder weather when traveling from Edinburgh in October: high temperatures in Helsinki hover around 10°C and lows are around 1°C. Finish your sightseeing early on the 15th (Mon) so you can travel back home.