10 days in Helsinki Region 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.

You'll visit kid-friendly attractions like Seurasaari Island and Open-Air Museum and Sapokka Water Garden. Discover out-of-the-way places like Nuuksio National Park and Maritime Centre Vellamo. You'll find plenty of places to visit near Helsinki: Heureka (in Vantaa), Lehman (in Kotka) and Bellevue Beach (in Hanko). There's still lots to do: make a trip to Porvoo Old Town, admire the landmark architecture of The National Library of Finland, contemplate in the serene atmosphere at Cathedral of Porvoo, and get a new perspective on nature at Natural History Museum (Luonnontieteellinen Museo).

For photos, other places to visit, and other tourist information, read our Helsinki trip planner.

Berlin, Germany to Helsinki is an approximately 5.5-hour flight. You can also drive; or do a combination of bus and ferry. The time zone difference moving from Central European Standard Time to Eastern European Standard Time is 1 hour. August in Helsinki sees daily highs of 24°C and lows of 13°C at night. Cap off your sightseeing on the 10th (Sat) early enough to travel back home.