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.

Get some cultural insight at Seurasaari Island and Open-Air Museum and Helsinki Cathedral. You'll enjoy a bit of beach vacationing at Bellevue Beach and Aurinkolahti Beach. Explore the numerous day-trip ideas around Helsinki: Teijo national park (in Pernio), Arboretum Mustila (in Elimaki) and Fagerö Kaunissaari (in Pyhtaa). Pack the 13th (Fri) with family-friendly diversions at Linnanmaki Amusement Park. Spend the 15th (Sun) exploring nature at Ekenas Archipelago National Park. And it doesn't end there: trek along Santalahti Nature Trail, get a new perspective on things with Boat Tours & Water Sports, look for all kinds of wild species at Tulliniemi Nature Path, and test your team's savvy at popular escape rooms.

To find traveler tips, maps, more things to do, and other tourist information, go to the Helsinki day trip planning website .

If you are flying in from United States, the closest major airport is Helsinki Vantaa Airport. In July in Helsinki, expect temperatures between 71°F during the day and 55°F at night. Wrap up your sightseeing on the 19th (Thu) early enough to travel back home.