7 days in Helsinki & Porvoo 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.

Discover out-of-the-way places like Heureka and EMMA - Espoo Museum of Modern Art. Take a break from the city and head to Nuuksio National Park and Stand-Up Paddleboarding. Next up on the itinerary: get a new perspective on nature at Natural History Museum (Luonnontieteellinen Museo), take an in-depth tour of Finnish Aviation Museum, wander the streets of Katajanokka, and contemplate the long history of Sea Fortress Suomenlinna.

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If you are flying in from Czech Republic, the closest major aiports are Helsinki Vantaa Airport, Turku Airport and Tampere-Pirkkala Airport. In February, plan for daily highs up to 0°C, and evening lows to -3°C. Wrap up your sightseeing on the 12th (Fri) to allow time to drive to Porvoo.

Porvoo, one of Finland's oldest and prettiest towns, boasts cobbled streets, famous red-brick warehouses, and a charming river.

Start off your visit on the 12th (Fri): revel in the low prices at Brunberg Candy Factory Shop, then contemplate the long history of The Runeberg Home, then hit the slopes at Kokonniemi, and finally make a trip to Porvoo Old Town. Keep things going the next day: appreciate the extensive heritage of Castle Hill, then look for all kinds of wild species at Arboretum Mustila, then take in the awesome beauty at Kokkovuori (Bonfire Mountain), and finally take in the architecture and atmosphere at Pyhtaa Church of Saint Henry.

For where to stay, reviews, maps, and more tourist information, you can read our Porvoo journey planner.

Traveling by car from Helsinki to Porvoo takes an hour. Alternatively, you can take a bus; or take a train. February in Porvoo sees daily highs of 0°C and lows of -5°C at night.