15 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.

Your inner history buff will appreciate Sea Fortress Suomenlinna and Uspenskin Cathedral (Uspenskin Katedraali). Get some cultural insight at Temppeliaukio Church and Helsinki Cathedral. Explore Helsinki's surroundings by going to Söderskärin majakka (in Porvoo), Hamina (Marian Kirkko, Hamina Fortress, &more) and Kotka (St. Nicholas Orthodox Church, Maritime Centre Vellamo, &more). Spend the 4th (Thu) exploring nature at Nuuksio National Park. The adventure continues: appreciate the extensive heritage of The Esplanadi Park, get engrossed in the history at Seurasaari Island and Open-Air Museum, contemplate the long history of Mannerheim Museum, and make a trip to Senate Square.

To see maps, ratings, other places to visit, and tourist information, read Helsinki day trip planning website.

If you are flying in from United Kingdom, the closest major aiports are Helsinki Vantaa Airport, Turku Airport and Tampere-Pirkkala Airport. In January, daytime highs in Helsinki are -3°C, while nighttime lows are -9°C.