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.

For shopping fun, head to Old Market Hall or Flamingo Entertainment Center. Sea Fortress Suomenlinna and Temppeliaukio Church are good opportunities to explore the local culture. Get out of town with these interesting Helsinki side-trips: Kokonniemi (in Porvoo), Nuuksio National Park (in Espoo) and Valkmusa National Park (in Siltakyla). Next up on the itinerary: take in the architecture and atmosphere at Helsinki Cathedral, kick back and relax at Hietaranta Beach, admire the masterpieces at Kansallisgalleria, and take in the spiritual surroundings of Uspenskin Cathedral (Uspenskin Katedraali).

To find more things to do, maps, other places to visit, and other tourist information, use the Helsinki trip planner.

If you are flying in from Costa Rica, the closest major aiports are Helsinki Vantaa Airport, Turku Airport and Tampere-Pirkkala Airport. Expect a daytime high around 9°C in April, and nighttime lows around 0°C. Wrap up your sightseeing on the 26th (Fri) early enough to travel back home.