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.

Visit Sea Fortress Suomenlinna and Uspenskin Cathedral (Uspenskin Katedraali) for their historical value. Escape the urban bustle at Nuuksio National Park and Sipoonkorven Kansallispuisto. Get out of town with these interesting Helsinki side-trips: Porvoo (Cathedral of Porvoo & Porvoo Old Town). And it doesn't end there: stop by Katajanokka, take an in-depth tour of The National Museum of Finland, steep yourself in history at Seurasaari Island and Open-Air Museum, and explore the world behind art at Kansallisgalleria.

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Prague, Czech Republic to Helsinki is an approximately 5.5-hour flight. You can also drive; or do a combination of train, bus, and ferry. The time zone changes from Central European Standard Time (CET) to Eastern European Standard Time (EET), which is usually a 1 hour difference. Plan for little chillier temperatures traveling from Prague in September, with highs in Helsinki at 19°C and lows at 8°C. Finish your sightseeing early on the 24th (Tue) so you can travel back home.