Uusimaa

The southern coastal region that holds the Finnish capital, combining big-city culture, island fortresses, old towns and national parks.

Uusimaa lies at the southernmost tip of Finland on the Gulf of Finland and is the country's most densely populated region. The capital, Helsinki, has Helsinki Cathedral, the Design District and sauna culture, and the sea fortress of Suomenlinna is a UNESCO World Heritage site. To the east, Porvoo is known for its old town of colorful wooden houses, and Nuuksio National Park lets you experience forests and lakes close to the city. Summer, with its long days, is the best time to visit, and winter brings Christmas markets. Helsinki-Vantaa Airport is Finland's main international gateway, and ferries also connect to Tallinn and Stockholm.

Destinations

• Helsinki
• Raseborg & Hanko

Itineraries

• South Coast, Historic Towns & Naantali – A summer short-trip route from Helsinki along the south coast via Fiskars and Hanko to Turku and Naantali.
• Helsinki to Inari Winter Northern Lights Tour – Take a night train north to Rovaniemi, then head to Saariselkä and Inari, balancing city sights, sledding, and the Nort…
• Finnish Lakeland & North Karelia Self-Drive – A Lakeland loop starting from the southern shore of Lake Saimaa, passing through Savonlinna, Koli, Kuopio, and ending i…
• Tallinn, Helsinki to Stockholm – Connect Tallinn, Helsinki, Tampere, and Turku by ferry and train, with an overnight cruise through the archipelago to S…
• West Coast, Arctic Highway & North Cape Road Trip – Drive north from Turku along the west coast, passing through Oulu, Rovaniemi, and Inari, all the way to the North Cape…