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.

Eschew the tourist crowds and head to Seurasaari Island and Open-Air Museum and The National Museum of Finland. Your itinerary includes some good beach time at Bellevue Beach and Hietaranta Beach. Explore the numerous day-trip ideas around Helsinki: Hvittrask (in Kirkkonummi), Pyhtaa Church of Saint Henry (in Pyhtaa) and Kotka (Linden Esplanade, Santalahti Nature Trail, &more). The adventure continues: step into the grandiose world of Sea Fortress Suomenlinna, take in the architecture and atmosphere at Helsinki Cathedral, visit Katajanokka, and take in the spiritual surroundings of Temppeliaukio Church.

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Chicago, USA to Helsinki is an approximately 12.5-hour flight. The time zone difference moving from Central Standard Time to Eastern European Standard Time is 8 hours. Expect little chillier temperatures when traveling from Chicago in May; daily highs in Helsinki reach °F and lows reach °F. Finish your sightseeing early on the 14th (Mon) so you can travel back home.