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All 296 places by distance →One day from Helsinki
5 stops, one loop, back by 1:15 pm
30 km on the road, in driving order so you don’t double back. Times assume an 8 am start and typical visit lengths.
- Leave Helsinki
- Seurasaaririver spot · 1 hrs
- Merikylpylänpuistopark · 45 min
- Länsi-Mustasaaririver spot · 1 hrs
- Mustikkamaariver spot · 1 hrs
- Tapio Wirkkala Parkpark · 45 min
- Back in Helsinki
Questions people ask
What are the best places to visit near Helsinki?
East and West / Monument of J. K. Paasikivi (monument, about 1 km), Lapinlahden Puistikko (park, about 1 km), Memorial to the Estonian Volunteers (monument, about 1 km), Lastenlehto (park, about 1 km), Kolmikulma (park, about 1 km), Esplanadi Park (park, about 1 km).
How many tourist places are there within 50 km of Helsinki?
286 places on Spotwander: 90 rivers, islands & mangroves, 77 lakes, dams & reservoirs, 37 parks, 18 churches, 20 forts & heritage.
Which is the nearest river spot to Helsinki?
Tervasaari, about 2 km by road; Valkosaari (2 km) is next.
Which is the nearest lake to Helsinki?
Finnoonlahti, about 15 km by road; Silvolan Tekojärvi (15 km) is next.
What is a good one-day trip from Helsinki?
Start in Helsinki, visit Seurasaari, then Merikylpylänpuisto, then Länsi-Mustasaari, then Mustikkamaa, then Tapio Wirkkala Park, and drive back — about 30 km by road in all.