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.

Your day by day itinerary now includes Hietaranta Beach. Explore hidden gems such as Seurasaari Island and Open-Air Museum and Turku Castle. Get in touch with nature at Nuuksio National Park and Aurlahti Beach. Change things up with these side-trips from Helsinki: Porvoo (The Devil's Stairs, Cathedral of Porvoo, &more), Paavolan Tammi (in Lohjan Island) and Raseborg Castle (in Raseborg). The adventure continues: browse the exhibits of Mannerheim Museum, examine the collection at Maritime Centre Vellamo, find your balance on the water with some of the best stand-up paddleboarding in the area, and brush up on your military savvy at Forum Marinum Maritime Centre.

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If you are flying in from Switzerland, the closest major aiports are Helsinki Vantaa Airport, Turku Airport and Tampere-Pirkkala Airport. In July, daily temperatures in Helsinki can reach 25°C, while at night they dip to 15°C. Wrap up your sightseeing on the 25th (Sat) to allow time to travel back home.