14 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.

Get a sense of the local culture at Sea Fortress Suomenlinna and Katajanokka. Popular historic sites such as Temppeliaukio Church and Seurasaari Island and Open-Air Museum are in your itinerary. You'll find plenty of places to visit near Helsinki: Fagervik Church (in Raseborg), Nuuksio National Park (in Espoo) and Bellevue Beach (in Hanko). Spend the 8th (Thu) exploring nature at Sipoonkorven Kansallispuisto. Spend the 10th (Sat) exploring nature at Teijo National Park. Next up on the itinerary: take in the architecture and atmosphere at Helsinki Cathedral, make a trip to Market Square Kauppatori, take in the spiritual surroundings of Uspenskin Cathedral (Uspenskin Katedraali), and view the masterpieces at Galerie Forsblom.

To see maps, photos, ratings, and other tourist information, refer to the Helsinki road trip planning tool.

If you are flying in from Italy, the closest major aiports are Helsinki Vantaa Airport, Turku Airport and Tampere-Pirkkala Airport. In August, plan for daily highs up to 24°C, and evening lows to 13°C. Wrap up your sightseeing on the 16th (Fri) to allow time to travel back home.