+bockyPT Posted June 27, 2009 Share Posted June 27, 2009 Hi there! I'm going to Finland for 3 days (I've never been there), and this is what I was planning: 1 day in Helsinki, 1 day in some other city (I'll rent a car for that day), and 1 day in Estonia. What do you think about this? What city do you recommend visiting near Helsinki? Kiitos Quote Link to comment
+Suurnesu Posted June 27, 2009 Share Posted June 27, 2009 What city do you recommend visiting near Helsinki? Hi, one good choice could be Finland's old capital, medieval city of Turku. It is only 1,5 hours drive from Helsinki via a brand new motorway. In addition to being a beautiful city, it also has more than 200 traditional caches within 5 km radius from the city center. Welcome to Finland! Quote Link to comment
+sikajack Posted June 27, 2009 Share Posted June 27, 2009 (edited) I'm going to Finland for 3 days (I've never been there), and this is what I was planning: 1 day in Helsinki, 1 day in some other city (I'll rent a car for that day), and 1 day in Estonia.Nice! Except that Estonia is not a part of Finland. So You'll be just two days in Finland ... ;-) I'll second the Suurnesus suggestion about taking Turku for the other city that you visit here. Easy drive and lots of caches to search. And a beautiful scenery alongst the river. Edited June 27, 2009 by sikajack Quote Link to comment
+Fazerina Posted June 27, 2009 Share Posted June 27, 2009 Turku is a nice city - I've been there several times. Turku is a right choice for you if you are looking for a city. On the other hand if you wish to visit a small country town then Porvoo could be worth visiting, see http://www.porvoo.fi/index.php?mid=724. Porvoo is only about 50 kms from Helsinki. The distance Helsinki - Turku is nearly 170 kms. Quote Link to comment
+small oaks Posted June 27, 2009 Share Posted June 27, 2009 (edited) Hi there! I'm going to Finland for 3 days (I've never been there), and this is what I was planning: 1 day in Helsinki, 1 day in some other city (I'll rent a car for that day), and 1 day in Estonia. What do you think about this? What city do you recommend visiting near Helsinki? Kiitos Hi Fazerina was quicker, I'll second her choice:) It takes about 45 minutes from center of Helsinki to center of Porvoo...depending how many caches you will find in between. some geocaches in Porvoo. Welcome to Finland! Edited June 27, 2009 by small oaks Quote Link to comment
+bockyPT Posted June 27, 2009 Author Share Posted June 27, 2009 Hi, one good choice could be Finland's old capital, medieval city of Turku. I'll second the Suurnesus suggestion about taking Turku for the other city that you visit here. Thanks for your suggestion! Nice! Except that Estonia is not a part of Finland. So You'll be just two days in Finland ... ;-) Yeah, but I'll sleep in Helsinki everyday. Turku is a nice city - I've been there several times. Turku is a right choice for you if you are looking for a city. On the other hand if you wish to visit a small country town then Porvoo could be worth visiting, see http://www.porvoo.fi/index.php?mid=724. Porvoo is only about 50 kms from Helsinki. The distance Helsinki - Turku is nearly 170 kms. Fazerina was quicker, I'll second her choice:) Thanks, I had never heard of Porvoo! I'll look into that. Too bad it is not on the way to Turku... Quote Link to comment
+Haaskalintu Posted August 26, 2009 Share Posted August 26, 2009 This might come too late, but here is a bookmarklist "caches for tourists in Helsinki". Quote Link to comment
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