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.

Your cultural itinerary includes sights like Sea Fortress Suomenlinna and Natural History Museum (Luonnontieteellinen Museo). Eschew the tourist crowds and head to Katajanokka and Seurasaari Island and Open-Air Museum. Explore the numerous day-trip ideas around Helsinki: Hanko (Bellevue Beach & Tulliniemi Nature Path), Arboretum Mustila (in Elimaki) and Inkoon kirkko (in Inkoo). Spend the 31st (Mon) exploring nature at Nuuksio National Park. Pack the 27th (Thu) with family-friendly diversions at Linnanmaki Amusement Park. Next up on the itinerary: look for all kinds of wild species at Paavolan Tammi, explore the world behind art at Kansallisgalleria, stop by Academic Bookstore (Akateeminen Kirjakauppa), and contemplate in the serene atmosphere at Uspenskin Cathedral (Uspenskin Katedraali).

For traveler tips, other places to visit, more things to do, and other tourist information, go to the Helsinki journey planning website.

If you are flying in from Russia, the closest major aiports are Helsinki Vantaa Airport, Turku Airport and Tampere-Pirkkala Airport. In December in Helsinki, expect temperatures between 3°C during the day and -3°C at night. Cap off your sightseeing on the 12th (Sat) early enough to travel back home.