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.

Popular historic sites such as Mannerheim Museum and Sea Fortress Suomenlinna are in your itinerary. Head to Hakaniemi Market and Galerie Forsblomfor some retail therapy. Venture out of the city with trips to Church of Hollola (in Hollola), Sibelius Hall (in Lahti) and Fagervik Museum (in Inkoo). Spend the 21st (Fri) exploring nature at Sipoonkorven Kansallispuisto. Pack the 11th (Tue) with family-friendly diversions at Linnanmaki Amusement Park. And it doesn't end there: take a stroll through Katajanokka, identify plant and animal life at Evo Hiking Area, explore the world behind art at Kansallisgalleria, and get engrossed in the history at Seurasaari Island and Open-Air Museum.

To find more things to do, traveler tips, where to stay, and more tourist information, go to the Helsinki trip itinerary maker.

If you are flying in from India, the closest major aiports are Helsinki Vantaa Airport, Turku Airport and Tampere-Pirkkala Airport. Expect a daytime high around 0°C in February, and nighttime lows around -3°C. Wrap up your sightseeing on the 22nd (Sat) to allow time to travel back home.