8 days in Helsinki Itinerary
8 days in Helsinki Itinerary
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Daughter of the Baltic
Finland's largest and most populated metropolis, the maritime town of Helsinki boasts varied architecture, a lively cafe culture, and plethora of picturesque natural delights.You'll find plenty of places to visit near Helsinki: Santalahti Nature Trail (in Kotka) and Kokonniemi (in Porvoo). Pack the 25th (Thu) with family-friendly diversions at Linnanmaki Amusement Park. There's lots more to do: contemplate in the serene atmosphere at Rock Church, learn about all things military at Fortress of Suomenlinna, perfect your strike at Flamingo Entertainment Centre, and get engrossed in the history at Seurasaari Island and Open-Air Museum.
To see photos, maps, more things to do, and more tourist information, you can read our Helsinki travel itinerary planner .
If you are flying in from Hong Kong, the closest major airport is Helsinki Vantaa Airport. In October in Helsinki, expect temperatures between 10°C during the day and 1°C at night. Cap off your sightseeing on the 29th (Mon) early enough to travel back home.
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Kokonniemi, Santalahti Nature Trail, Flamingo Entertainment Centre
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Rock Church
1:30pm, Mon Oct 22

Aurinkolahti Beach
10:00am, Sat Oct 27

Hietaranta Beach
10:00am, Mon Oct 22
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