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 Seurasaari Island and Open-Air Museum. Your itinerary includes some good beach time at Aurlahti Beach and Lehman. You'll find plenty of places to visit near Helsinki: Fagervik Museum (in Inkoo), Teijo National Park (in Pernio) 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: find your balance on the water with some of the best stand-up paddleboarding in the area, wander the streets of Ullanlinna, identify plant and animal life at Arboretum Mustila, and admire the striking features of Temppeliaukio Church.

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 °C and lows of °C at night. Wrap up your sightseeing on the 31st (Tue) early enough to travel back home.