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 Mannerheim Museum and Temppeliaukio Church. Get outdoors at Bellevue Beach and Tulliniemi Nature Path. You'll find plenty of places to visit near Helsinki: Kotka (Santalahti Nature Trail, Linden Esplanade, &more), Arboretum Mustila (in Elimaki) and Pernio (Teijo National Park & Ruukin kehräämö ja puoti Oy). Spend the 31st (Sat) exploring nature at Ekenas Archipelago National Park. Spend the 1st (Sun) exploring nature at Valkmusa National Park. There's lots more to do: admire the masterpieces at Kansallisgalleria, take an in-depth tour of Seurasaari Island and Open-Air Museum, enjoy the sand and surf at Hietaranta Beach, and steep yourself in history at Sea Fortress Suomenlinna.

For more things to do, where to stay, reviews, and more tourist information, refer to the Helsinki trip planning site.

If you are flying in from Norway, the closest major aiports are Helsinki Vantaa Airport, Turku Airport and Tampere-Pirkkala Airport. In March, daily temperatures in Helsinki can reach 3°C, while at night they dip to -5°C. Finish your sightseeing early on the 7th (Sat) to allow enough time to travel back home.