6 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.

Satisfy your inner culture vulture at Sea Fortress Suomenlinna and Kamppi Chapel of Silence. Visiting Nature & Wildlife Tours and Sipoonkorven Kansallispuisto will get you outdoors. Venture out of the city with trips to Nuuksio National Park (in Espoo) and Hiidenkirnut (in Askola). There's much more to do: contemplate in the serene atmosphere at Temppeliaukio Church, get outside with Haagan Alppiruusupuisto, hike along Pornaistenniemi Nature Trail, and pause for some serene contemplation at Helsinki Cathedral.

To find other places to visit, maps, where to stay, and tourist information, read our Helsinki trip itinerary website.

Barcelona, Spain to Helsinki is an approximately 7.5-hour flight. You can also drive; or do a combination of train and bus. The time zone difference when traveling from Barcelona to Helsinki is 1 hour. Prepare for much colder weather when traveling from Barcelona in March: high temperatures in Helsinki hover around 3°C and lows are around -5°C. Wrap up your sightseeing on the 27th (Fri) to allow time to travel back home.