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: Inkoon kirkko (in Inkoo), Arboretum Mustila (in Elimaki) and Hanko (Bellevue Beach & Tulliniemi Nature Path). Spend the 31st (Mon) exploring nature at Nuuksio National Park. Pack the 27th (Thu) with family-friendly diversions at Linnanmaki Amusement Park. There's still lots to do: identify plant and animal life at Paavolan Tammi, get engrossed in the history at The National Museum of Finland, stop by Academic Bookstore (Akateeminen Kirjakauppa), and explore the wide array of goods at Stockmann Department Store.

For other places to visit, photos, traveler tips, and tourist information, you can read our Helsinki tour planning site.

If you are flying in from Russia, the closest major aiports are Helsinki Vantaa Airport, Turku Airport and Tampere-Pirkkala Airport. In December, daily temperatures in Helsinki can reach °C, while at night they dip to °C. Finish your sightseeing early on the 12th (Sat) to allow enough time to travel back home.