11 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.

Satisfy your inner culture vulture at Sea Fortress Suomenlinna and The Esplanadi Park. Explore Helsinki's surroundings by going to Raseborg (The Old Water Tower of Ekenas, Ekenas Old Town, &more), Kotka (Maritime Centre Vellamo, Linden Esplanade, &more) and Hanko (Hanko Museum, Hanko Water Tower, &more). Pack the 19th (Wed) with family-friendly diversions at Linnanmaki Amusement Park. There's much more to do: admire the striking features of Temppeliaukio Church, learn about all things military at The Parola Armour Museum, browse the exhibits of Seurasaari Island and Open-Air Museum, and admire the masterpieces at Taidekoti Kirpila.

For more things to do, maps, traveler tips, and tourist information, read our Helsinki visit planning tool.

If you are flying in from The Netherlands, the closest major aiports are Helsinki Vantaa Airport, Turku Airport and Tampere-Pirkkala Airport. In June, daytime highs in Helsinki are 21°C, while nighttime lows are 11°C. Cap off your sightseeing on the 29th (Sat) early enough to travel back home.