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 Aurinkolahti Beach will get you outdoors. You'll discover tucked-away gems like Katajanokka and Room Escape Games. You'll find plenty of places to visit near Helsinki: Espoo (Arctic Expedition & Kaitalampi) and Sipoonkorven Kansallispuisto (in Vantaa). Pack the 14th (Sun) with family-friendly diversions at Linnanmaki Amusement Park. There's much more to do: contemplate the long history of Mannerheim Museum, enjoy the sand and surf at Hietaranta Beach, admire the masterpieces at Kansallisgalleria, and get to know the resident critters at Korkeasaaren Elaintarha.

To find maps, photos, and other tourist information, you can read our Helsinki online trip builder.

Edinburgh, UK to Helsinki is an approximately 6.5-hour flight. You can also do a combination of car, train, and bus; or do a combination of train, bus, and ferry. The time zone difference when traveling from Edinburgh to Helsinki is 2 hours. Traveling from Edinburgh in October, things will get little chillier in Helsinki: highs are around °C and lows about °C. Wrap up your sightseeing on the 15th (Mon) to allow time to travel back home.