3 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.

Deepen your sense of the past at sights like Sea Fortress Suomenlinna and Stromforsin Ruukki. Your cultural itinerary includes sights like Temppeliaukio Church and Helsinki Cathedral. Change things up with a short trip to Nuuksio National Park in Espoo (about 48 minutes away). There's still lots to do: get engrossed in the history at Seurasaari Island and Open-Air Museum, hunt for treasures at Hakaniemi Market, and kick back and relax at Aurinkolahti Beach.

To find maps, more things to do, and more tourist information, go to the Helsinki trip planning website.

If you are flying in from Germany, the closest major aiports are Helsinki Vantaa Airport, Turku Airport and Tampere-Pirkkala Airport. Expect a daytime high around 24°C in August, and nighttime lows around 13°C. Cap off your sightseeing on the 17th (Fri) early enough to travel back home.