16 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 list of things to see and do now includes Natura Viva, Room Escape Games, Sinebrychoff Art Museum, and other attractions. We've included these beaches for you: Bellevue Beach and Hietaranta Beach. Get some cultural insight at Sea Fortress Suomenlinna and Helsinki Cathedral. Venture out of the city with trips to Aurlahti Beach (in Lohja), Sibelius Hall (in Lahti) and Stromforsin Ruukki (in Ruotsinpyhtaa). Pack the 3rd (Wed) with family-friendly diversions at Linnanmaki Amusement Park. There's much more to do: take in the architecture and atmosphere at Temppeliaukio Church, take in the spiritual surroundings of Uspenskin Cathedral (Uspenskin Katedraali), appreciate the extensive heritage of The Esplanadi Park, and get engrossed in the history at Seurasaari Island and Open-Air Museum.

To see traveler tips, reviews, other places to visit, and more tourist information, refer to the Helsinki trip itinerary maker site.

If you are flying in from Australia, the closest major aiports are Helsinki Vantaa Airport, Turku Airport and Tampere-Pirkkala Airport. In June, daytime highs in Helsinki are 21°C, while nighttime lows are 11°C. Finish up your sightseeing early on the 7th (Sun) so you can travel back home.