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 itinerary includes some good beach time at Bellevue Beach and Beach Mansikkalahti. Get some cultural insight at Sea Fortress Suomenlinna and Temppeliaukio Church. You'll find plenty of places to visit near Helsinki: Fagervik Museum (in Inkoo), Espoo (Nuuksio National Park & Arctic Expedition) and Teijo National Park (in Pernio). Spend the 6th (Fri) exploring nature at Sipoonkorven Kansallispuisto. Next up on the itinerary: take in the architecture and atmosphere at Helsinki Cathedral, take in the spiritual surroundings of Kamppi Chapel of Silence, take an in-depth tour of Seurasaari Island and Open-Air Museum, and make a trip to Market Square Kauppatori.

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If you are flying in from Nigeria, the closest major aiports are Helsinki Vantaa Airport, Turku Airport and Tampere-Pirkkala Airport. In August, daily temperatures in Helsinki can reach 24°C, while at night they dip to 13°C. Finish your sightseeing early on the 14th (Sat) so you can travel back home.