27 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 Seurasaari Island and Open-Air Museum and Temppeliaukio Church. You'll enjoy a bit of beach vacationing at Bellevue Beach and Beach Mansikkalahti. Get out of town with these interesting Helsinki side-trips: Porvoo (The Devil's Stairs, Cathedral of Porvoo, &more), Kotka (Linden Esplanade, Maritime Centre Vellamo, &more) and Nuuksio National Park (in Espoo). Spend the 29th (Wed) exploring nature at Valkmusa National Park. Spend the 2nd (Sun) exploring nature at Ekenas Archipelago National Park. The adventure continues: hunt for treasures at Hakaniemi Market, steep yourself in history at Sea Fortress Suomenlinna, kick back and relax at Aurlahti Beach, and explore the galleries of Mannerheim Museum.

For more things to do, where to stay, photos, and more tourist information, use the Helsinki trip planning website.

If you are flying in from India, the closest major aiports are Helsinki Vantaa Airport, Turku Airport and Tampere-Pirkkala Airport. Expect a daytime high around 18°C in May, and nighttime lows around 7°C. Wrap up your sightseeing on the 14th (Fri) to allow time to travel back home.