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 Temppeliaukio Church. Popular historic sites such as Helsinki Cathedral and The Esplanadi Park are in your itinerary. You'll find plenty of places to visit near Helsinki: Nuuksio National Park (in Espoo), Fagervik Church (in Raseborg) and Bellevue Beach (in Hanko). Spend the 8th (Thu) exploring nature at Sipoonkorven Kansallispuisto. Spend the 10th (Sat) exploring nature at Teijo National Park. There's much more to do: get a taste of the local shopping with Market Square Kauppatori, take in the spiritual surroundings of Uspenskin Cathedral (Uspenskin Katedraali), take a stroll through Katajanokka, and look for all kinds of wild species at Arboretum Mustila.

For maps, photos, traveler tips, and more tourist information, refer to the Helsinki itinerary builder app.

If you are flying in from Italy, the closest major aiport is Helsinki Vantaa Airport. In August in Helsinki, expect temperatures between °C during the day and °C at night. Finish up your sightseeing early on the 16th (Fri) so you can travel back home.