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 itinerary includes some good beach time at Bellevue Beach and Beach Mansikkalahti. Discover out-of-the-way places like Seurasaari Island and Open-Air Museum and Cathedral of Porvoo. Explore the numerous day-trip ideas around Helsinki: Porvoo (Brunberg Candy Factory Shop & Porvoo Old Town), Kotka (Maritime Centre Vellamo, Aijanniemi Beach, &more) and Nuuksio National Park (in Espoo). Next up on the itinerary: contemplate the long history of Mannerheim Museum, get engrossed in the history at The National Museum of Finland, brush up on your military savvy at Sea Fortress Suomenlinna, and don't miss a visit to Hakaniemi Market.

For reviews, other places to visit, more things to do, and tourist information, read Helsinki travel itinerary planner.

If you are flying in from United States, the closest major aiports are Helsinki Vantaa Airport, Turku Airport and Tampere-Pirkkala Airport. Expect a daytime high around 69°F in August, and nighttime lows around 53°F. Wrap up your sightseeing on the 1st (Sun) early enough to travel back home.