21 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.

Eschew the tourist crowds and head to Seurasaari Island and Open-Air Museum and Linnanmaki Amusement Park. Explore the numerous day-trip ideas around Helsinki: Raseborg (Ekenas Archipelago National Park, Ekenas Museum, & more), Kotka (Sibelius Park, Varissaari - Fort Elisabeth, & more) and Porvoo (Porvoo Old Town, Runeberg Park, & more). Spend the 2nd (Fri) exploring nature at Teijo National Park. Spend the 7th (Wed) exploring nature at Nuuksio National Park. There's still lots to do: step into the grandiose world of Sea Fortress Suomenlinna, explore the world behind art at Kansallisgalleria, get a new perspective on nature at Natural History Museum (Luonnontieteellinen Museo), and contemplate in the serene atmosphere at Uspenskin Cathedral (Uspenskin Katedraali).

To find more things to do, photos, maps, and more tourist information, go to the Helsinki online tour builder .

If you are flying in from Canada, the closest major airport is Helsinki Vantaa Airport. Expect a daytime high around 25°C in July, and nighttime lows around 15°C. Finish your sightseeing early on the 13th (Tue) so you can travel back home.