22 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 out of town with these interesting Helsinki side-trips: The Finnish Railway Museum (in Hyvinkaa), Espoo (Nuuksio National Park & Arctic Expedition) and Haemeenlinna (Ahvenisto Activity Park, Hameenlinna Art Museum, & more). Pack the 14th (Mon) with family-friendly diversions at Linnanmaki Amusement Park. Spend the 24th (Thu) exploring nature at Teijo national park. Next up on the itinerary: explore the galleries of Sea Fortress Suomenlinna, take in the spiritual surroundings of Uspenskin Cathedral (Uspenskin Katedraali), admire the landmark architecture of Rock Church, and get to know the fascinating history of The Esplanadi Park.

To see more things to do, maps, other places to visit, and other tourist information, read our Helsinki trip itinerary planner .

If you are flying in from United States, the closest major airport is Helsinki Vantaa Airport. January in Helsinki sees daily highs of 26°F and lows of 17°F at night. Wrap up your sightseeing on the 31st (Thu) to allow time to travel back home.