28 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.

Step off the beaten path and head to Maritime Centre Vellamo and Bellevue Beach. Museum-lovers will get to explore Kansallisgalleria and Natural History Museum (Luonnontieteellinen Museo). Explore Helsinki's surroundings by going to Raseborg (Fagervik Church, Raseborg Castle, &more), Hanko Water Tower (in Hanko) and Forssa (Forssa Museum & Forssa Museum of Natural History). The adventure continues: take a stroll through Katajanokka, enjoy the sand and surf at Aurinkolahti Beach, admire the masterpieces at Sinebrychoff Art Museum, and get engrossed in the history at Seurasaari Island and Open-Air Museum.

To see maps, ratings, traveler tips, and other tourist information, use the Helsinki trip itinerary planning tool.

If you are flying in from Greece, the closest major aiports are Helsinki Vantaa Airport, Turku Airport and Tampere-Pirkkala Airport. In February, plan for daily highs up to 0°C, and evening lows to -3°C. Finish up your sightseeing early on the 28th (Thu) so you can travel back home.