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.

Your cultural itinerary includes sights like Sea Fortress Suomenlinna and The Esplanadi Park. Visiting Nuuksio National Park and Hietaranta Beach will get you outdoors. You'll find plenty of places to visit near Helsinki: Valkmusa National Park (in Siltakyla), Sibelius Hall (in Lahti) and Aurlahti Beach (in Lohja). There's still lots to do: take in the spiritual surroundings of Temppeliaukio Church, get a taste of the local shopping with Old Market Hall, make a trip to Senate Square, and explore the world behind art at Kansallisgalleria.

For ratings, maps, reviews, and more tourist information, read our Helsinki online attractions planner.

If you are flying in from South Korea, the closest major aiports are Helsinki Vantaa Airport, Turku Airport and Tampere-Pirkkala Airport. Expect a daytime high around -3°C in January, and nighttime lows around -9°C. Finish your sightseeing early on the 16th (Wed) so you can travel back home.