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.

Visiting Teijo national park and Ekenas Archipelago National Park will get you outdoors. Appreciate the collections at Seurasaari Island and Open-Air Museum and Natural History Museum (Luonnontieteellinen Museo). Explore the numerous day-trip ideas around Helsinki: Arboretum Mustila (in Elimaki), Stromforsin ruukki (in Ruotsinpyhtaa) and Kotka (Santalahti Nature Trail, Linden Esplanade, & more). Spend the 23rd (Thu) exploring nature at Valkmusa National Park. And it doesn't end there: enjoy the sand and surf at Bellevue Beach, identify plant and animal life at Hagen - Ramsholmen - Hogholmen, meet the residents at Korkeasaari Zoo, and explore the world behind art at Museum of Contemporary Art Kiasma.

To see maps, where to stay, more things to do, and more tourist information, go to the Helsinki day trip planner .

If you are flying in from Norway, the closest major airport is Helsinki Vantaa Airport. In August in Helsinki, expect temperatures between 24°C during the day and 13°C at night. Wrap up your sightseeing on the 26th (Sun) early enough to travel back home.