Day Trips from Helsinki
Beyond the city lie a charming old town and a country across the sea: the wooden-house idyll of Porvoo, Finland’s second-oldest town, a wildlife safari for moose and beavers, and the medieval Estonian capital of Tallinn, an easy ferry hop away. Most trips include transport and a guide.
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Day Trips in Helsinki — FAQ
What are the best day trips from Helsinki?
Top day trips are the charming wooden old town of Porvoo, a Finnish wildlife safari for moose and beavers, and the medieval Estonian capital of Tallinn across the Gulf of Finland.
How far is Tallinn from Helsinki?
Tallinn is about 2 hours from Helsinki by ferry across the Gulf of Finland, making the beautifully preserved medieval Estonian capital a hugely popular day trip — bring your passport.
Is Porvoo worth a day trip from Helsinki?
Yes — Porvoo, about 1 hour from Helsinki, is Finland’s second-oldest town, with picturesque red-ochre riverside warehouses, cobbled lanes and a cathedral — a lovely, easy day trip.