Uusimaa Travel Guide

Visit Helsinki for its sophisticated charm and vibrant cultural scene, its beautiful buildings and its many museums and galleries.

Vantaa, best known for the Finnish Science Centre Heureka and Helsinki-Vantaa airport, is a mixture of modern city and traditional rural idyll.

Espoo is Finland's second largest city and will delight and surprise you as it combines the hustle of the city with the tranquillity of nature.

Porvoo is known for its fine wooden buildings and Old Town, but the area also provides the perfect opportunity to learn about ancient history, and visit some beautiful islands.

Spend an unforgettable holiday in Hyvinkää, amid the lovely scenery of Southern Finland. Enjoy the shopping and cultural possibilities of Hyvinkää, and take an adventurous trip into the wild.

Surrounded by the sea on three sides, Hanko is a dream destination for boaters and sun-worshippers.

Järvenpää is known as a cultural city. Ainola, the home of Sibelius, is situated on Lake Tuusula, south of Järvenpää.

Enjoy the charming lake landscapes of Lohja, and lower yourself into the depths of an old mine.

Medieval castles and centuries-old villages and factories – despite being a relatively new town, Raseborg is one of Finland's most historically important destinations.

The spectacular cultural landscapes of Siuntio include numerous manor houses and memories of Finland's national writer, Aleksis Kivi.