17 days in Helsinki & Kirkkonummi 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.

Take a break from the city and head to Arboretum Mustila and Santalahti Nature Trail. Do some cultural sightseeing at Sea Fortress Suomenlinna and Kansallisgalleria. Get out of town with these interesting Helsinki side-trips: Kotka (Riverside Park, St. Nicholas Orthodox Church, & more), Niivermaki Nature Conservation Area (in Kouvola) and Porvoo (The Devil's Stairs, Castle Hill, & more). Spend the 23rd (Tue) exploring nature at Sipoonkorven Kansallispuisto. Pack the 21st (Sun) with family-friendly diversions at Linnanmaki Amusement Park. The adventure continues: get engrossed in the history at Seurasaari Island and Open-Air Museum, take a stroll through Ullanlinna, play a few rounds at Linna Golf & Country Club, and get a new perspective on nature at Natural History Museum (Luonnontieteellinen Museo).

To find traveler tips, ratings, where to stay, and other tourist information, refer to the Helsinki online visit planner .

If you are flying in from Canada, the closest major airport is Helsinki Vantaa Airport. In April, daytime highs in Helsinki are 9°C, while nighttime lows are 0°C. Finish your sightseeing early on the 30th (Tue) so you can travel to Kirkkonummi.

Kirkkonummi is a municipality of inhabitants in southern Finland. On the 1st (Wed), explore the wealth of natural beauty at Ekenas Archipelago National Park.

To see where to stay, photos, maps, and more tourist information, you can read our Kirkkonummi sightseeing planner .

Kirkkonummi is very close to Helsinki. Expect a daytime high around 9°C in April, and nighttime lows around 0°C. Wrap up your sightseeing by early afternoon on the 2nd (Thu) to allow enough time to travel back home.