Uusimaa Travel Guide

Tourist Guide

A lakeside town with historic buildings, a prominent tower, and a rocky shoreline.
A historic building with a central dome and a market area with stalls and Christmas decorations.
A large cathedral with a green dome, surrounded by a square with people and buses.
A sculpture garden with a prominent abstract sculpture amidst autumn trees.
A cityscape with a prominent white building with a green dome, a waterfront with boats, and a clear blue sky.

Popular cities in Uusimaa

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Helsinki
Known for Shopping, Business and Family-friendly
Discover why this city was named World Design Capital as you explore museums, art galleries and historic buildings. Venture to nearby islands to enjoy a day in nature.

Reasons to visit

  • Kauppatori Market Square
  • Helsinki Exhibition and Convention Centre
  • Helsinki Cathedral
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Espoo
Known for Business, Family-friendly and Sports
The diverse geography of Finland’s second-largest municipality ensures you’ll find plenty to do both indoors and out.

Reasons to visit

  • Seurasaari Open Air Museum
  • Espoo Cathedral
  • Seurasaari Island
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Porvoo
Known for Spas, Rivers and Museums
Love rivers, museums and churches? Get away to Porvoo!

Reasons to visit

  • Old Porvoo
  • Porvoo Cathedral
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A sandy beach with calm waters, a clear sky, and distant landforms.
Hanko
Known for Casinos, Sea and Sandy beaches
Get away to Hanko! Enjoy the casinos, seaside and beaches.
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Raseborg
Known for Ruins, Islands and Glaciers
Trip time! Discover the ruins, island views and forests in quaint Raseborg.
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Hyvinkaa
Known for Ice Hockey, Football and Museums
Trip time! Discover the hockey, museums and art in Hyvinkaa.
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Stay near popular Uusimaa attractions

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Kauppatori Market Square

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Shop for locally made handicrafts, gourmet Finnish food, souvenirs and many more exceptional items in this famous market in the center of Helsinki.
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