10 days in Helsinki Itinerary

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.

Get a sense of the local culture at Sea Fortress Suomenlinna and Helsinki Cathedral. Your itinerary includes some good beach time at Aurlahti Beach and Hietaranta Beach. You'll find plenty of places to visit near Helsinki: Teijo National Park (in Pernio), Fagervik Museum (in Inkoo) and Hanko (Tulliniemi Nature Path & Bellevue Beach). Spend the 29th (Sun) exploring nature at Ekenas Archipelago National Park. Spend the 31st (Tue) exploring nature at Valkmusa National Park. There's lots more to do: get engrossed in the history at Seurasaari Island and Open-Air Museum, wander the streets of Ullanlinna, enjoy the sand and surf at Lehman, and stroll through Aurinkolahti Beach.

To find ratings, traveler tips, and other tourist information, refer to the Helsinki trip maker website.

If you are flying in from Austria, the closest major aiports are Helsinki Vantaa Airport, Turku Airport and Tampere-Pirkkala Airport. July in Helsinki sees daily highs of 25°C and lows of 15°C at night. Wrap up your sightseeing on the 31st (Tue) early enough to travel back home.