Day trips from Helsinki
The best excursions from Helsinki — from medieval Porvoo and Turku to a day cruise to Tallinn
Top day trips from Helsinki
Most popular full-day excursions, bookable with pickup from your hotel.
Helsinki: return day trip ferry ticket to Tallinn
Helsinki and Porvoo: day sightseeing bus tour
Turku: museums — from castles to contemporary art, fully guided day
Helsinki: Nuuksio National Park half-day trip
Helsinki: Fiskars Village full-day culture and nature tour
Rovaniemi: Santa Claus Village visit with hotel pickup
In-depth day trip guides
Best day trips from Helsinki: an honest comparison
Seven day trips from Helsinki compared honestly: Porvoo, Tallinn, Turku, Nuuksio, Fiskars, Tampere and Lapland. Distance, transit and what each delivers.
Porvoo day trip guide: how to visit Finland's most photogenic old town
Complete guide to visiting Porvoo from Helsinki: bus or tour, what to see, where to eat, and how long to allow. Honest logistics for a 60-minute bus ride.
Suomenlinna visiting guide: the UNESCO fortress island explained
Everything you need to visit Suomenlinna: ferry details, what to see, museum tips, and how long to allow. Honest advice for first-timers.
Tallinn day trip from Helsinki: ferry, old town and what to expect
How to do Tallinn as a day trip from Helsinki: ferry operators, old town itinerary, prices, visa rules and honest advice on how to use your time.