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 outdoors at Nuuksio National Park and Teijo National Park. You'll explore the less-touristy side of things at Seurasaari Island and Open-Air Museum and The Aalto House. You'll find plenty of places to visit near Helsinki: Laurinmaki Crofter's Museum (in Janakkala), Inkoon kirkko (in Inkoo) and Bellevue Beach (in Hanko). The adventure continues: admire the masterpieces at Kansallisgalleria, see the interesting displays at Mannerheim Museum, take in the architecture and atmosphere at Temppeliaukio Church, and take a stroll through Katajanokka.

To see more things to do, reviews, maps, and tourist information, read Helsinki route planner.

If you are flying in from United States, the closest major aiports are Helsinki Vantaa Airport, Turku Airport and Tampere-Pirkkala Airport. September in Helsinki sees daily highs of °F and lows of °F at night. Cap off your sightseeing on the 26th (Sat) early enough to travel back home.