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.

Museum-lovers will appreciate Sea Fortress Suomenlinna and Seurasaari Island and Open-Air Museum. Deepen your sense of the past at sights like Rock Church and Kamppi Chapel of Silence. Explore the numerous day-trip ideas around Helsinki: Fagervik Museum (in Inkoo), Kotka (Art Gallery Merila & Linden Esplanade) and Bellevue Beach (in Hanko). There's much more to do: take in the architecture and atmosphere at Helsinki Cathedral, take in the spiritual surroundings of Uspenskin Cathedral (Uspenskin Katedraali), get a taste of the local shopping with ARTag Gallery, and stop by Artisaani.

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If you are flying in from Serbia, the closest major airport is Helsinki Vantaa Airport. Expect a daytime high around 0°C in February, and nighttime lows around -3°C. Wrap up your sightseeing on the 20th (Wed) to allow time to travel back home.