10 days in Helsinki Region Itinerary

Helsinki is known for sightseeing, historic sites, and museums. Your trip includes some of its best attractions: learn about all things military at Sea Fortress Suomenlinna, explore the world behind art at Kansallisgalleria, take in the spiritual surroundings of Uspenskin Cathedral (Uspenskin Katedraali), and admire the landmark architecture of Helsinki Central Railway Station.

For reviews, other places to visit, traveler tips, and tourist information, you can read our Helsinki trip planner.

Hyderabad, India to Helsinki is an approximately 14-hour flight. The time zone changes from India Standard Time to Eastern European Standard Time, which is usually a -3.5 hour difference. Traveling from Hyderabad in April, things will get cooler in Helsinki: highs are around 9°C and lows about 0°C. Finish your sightseeing early on the 20th (Thu) to allow enough time to drive to Vantaa.

Explore the numerous day-trip ideas around Vantaa: Hyvinkaa (Hyvinkään kaupunginmuseo & Kytaja Golf), Kotka (Palotorninvuori Park, Varissaari - Fort Elisabeth, &more) and Porvoo (Malmgard & Söderskärin majakka). The adventure continues: get to know the fascinating history of Town Hall Square, get curious at Heureka, examine the collection at Vantaa Art Museum, and admire the striking features of Pyhan Laurin kirkko.

To find maps, reviews, other places to visit, and other tourist information, read Vantaa route builder website.

Drive from Helsinki to Vantaa in an hour. Alternatively, you can drive; or take a train; or take a bus. In April, daily temperatures in Vantaa can reach 9°C, while at night they dip to 0°C. Wrap up your sightseeing on the 24th (Mon) to allow time to travel back home.