11 days in Helsinki & Raseborg 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 day-by-day itinerary now includes Helsinki Cathedral, Museum of Contemporary Art Kiasma and The Esplanadi Park. You'll find plenty of places to visit near Helsinki: Sipoonkorven Kansallispuisto (in Vantaa) and Nuuksio National Park (in Espoo). Pack the 28th (Sun) with family-friendly diversions at Linnanmaki Amusement Park. And it doesn't end there: brush up on your military savvy at Sea Fortress Suomenlinna, trek along Pornaistenniemi Nature Trail, get lost in a book at Kallion Kirjasto, and admire nature's wide array of creatures at Korkeasaari Zoo.

For where to stay, reviews, ratings, and tourist information, you can read our Helsinki trip itinerary planner.

If you are flying in from United Kingdom, the closest major airport is Helsinki Vantaa Airport. Expect a daytime high around 9°C in April, and nighttime lows around 0°C. Wrap up your sightseeing on the 3rd (Fri) to allow time to drive to Raseborg.

Raseborg is a town and municipality of Finland. Kick off your visit on the 4th (Sat): step into the grandiose world of Raseborg Castle, make a trip to Ekenas Old Town, and then make a trip to Fiskars Village. Get ready for a full day of sightseeing on the next day: kick back and relax at Bellevue Beach, enjoy breathtaking views from Hanko Water Tower, and then experience rural life at Ruukin kehräämö ja puoti Oy.

To see traveler tips, more things to do, other places to visit, and more tourist information, read Raseborg trip planner.

You can drive from Helsinki to Raseborg in 1.5 hours. In May, daytime highs in Raseborg are 17°C, while nighttime lows are 5°C. Wrap up your sightseeing by early afternoon on the 6th (Mon) to allow time for the car ride back home.