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.

Popular historic sites such as Sea Fortress Suomenlinna and Temppeliaukio Church are in your itinerary. Visiting Nuuksio National Park and Bellevue Beach will get you outdoors. Get out of town with these interesting Helsinki side-trips: Lahti (Shopping Centre Karisma, Lahti Ski Museum, &more), Messila Ski Centre (in Hollola) and Tulliniemi Nature Path (in Hanko). Spend the 16th (Sat) exploring nature at Teijo National Park. The adventure continues: hunt for treasures at Market Square Kauppatori, get outside with King's Road, glide peacefully along the water with Jalolautta & SUP Rentals, and buy something for everyone on your list at Kamppi Shopping Centre.

For more things to do, ratings, reviews, and tourist information, read Helsinki trip planner.

If you are flying in from India, the closest major aiports are Helsinki Vantaa Airport, Turku Airport and Tampere-Pirkkala Airport. In January in Helsinki, expect temperatures between -3°C during the day and -9°C at night.