3 days in Finland 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.

On the 16th (Sat), pause for some serene contemplation at Rock Church, then tour the pleasant surroundings at Hietaranta Beach, then make a trip to Senate Square, and finally take in the architecture and atmosphere at Helsinki Cathedral. Get ready for a full day of sightseeing on the next day: enjoy the sand and surf at Aurinkolahti Beach, then stroll through Korkeasaari Zoo, and then contemplate the long history of Fortress of Suomenlinna.

To see other places to visit, photos, more things to do, and more tourist information, you can read our Helsinki online attractions planner .

Copenhagen, Denmark to Helsinki is an approximately 5-hour flight. You can also do a combination of train and flight; or do a combination of train, taxi, and flight. The time zone difference moving from Central European Time (CET) to Eastern European Time (EET) is 1 hour. Plan for a bit cooler temperatures traveling from Copenhagen in February, with highs in Helsinki at 33°F and lows at 26°F. Cap off your sightseeing on the 17th (Sun) early enough to travel back home.