17 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.

Explore Helsinki's surroundings by going to Kotka (Linden Esplanade & Maritime Centre Vellamo), Porvoo Old Town (in Porvoo) and Turku (Bike Rental - by Carfield, Turku Castle, &more). Spend the 26th (Tue) exploring nature at Nuuksio National Park. There's lots more to do: brush up on your military savvy at Sea Fortress Suomenlinna, admire the masterpieces at Kansallisgalleria, make a trip to Senate Square, and meet the residents at Korkeasaaren Elaintarha.

For ratings, traveler tips, other places to visit, and tourist information, go to the Helsinki trip planner.

If you are flying in from United Kingdom, the closest major aiports are Helsinki Vantaa Airport, Turku Airport and Tampere-Pirkkala Airport. In January, plan for daily highs up to -3°C, and evening lows to -9°C.