18 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 a sense of the local culture at Sea Fortress Suomenlinna and Helsinki Cathedral. Discover out-of-the-way places like Seurasaari Island and Open-Air Museum and The National Museum of Finland. Explore the numerous day-trip ideas around Helsinki: Fagerö Kaunissaari (in Pyhtaa), Pernio (Teijo National Park & Ruukin kehräämö ja puoti Oy) and Raseborg (Raseborg Castle, Ekenas Archipelago National Park, &more). Spend the 12th (Wed) exploring nature at Valkmusa National Park. Spend the 16th (Sun) exploring nature at Nuuksio National Park. There's much more to do: admire the masterpieces at Kansallisgalleria, glide peacefully along the water with some of the best stand-up paddleboarding in the area, look for all kinds of wild species at Arboretum Mustila, and admire the striking features of Cathedral of Porvoo.

For other places to visit, traveler tips, maps, and more tourist information, go to the Helsinki trip itinerary builder website.

If you are flying in from Canada, the closest major aiports are Helsinki Vantaa Airport, Turku Airport and Tampere-Pirkkala Airport. Expect a daytime high around 21°C in June, and nighttime lows around 11°C. Finish your sightseeing early on the 24th (Mon) to allow enough time to travel back home.