4 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 inner history buff will appreciate Seurasaari Island and Open-Air Museum and Pohjolan toimitalo. Shop till you drop at Hakaniemi Market and ARTag Gallery. Explore the numerous day-trip ideas around Helsinki: The Finnish Railway Museum (in Hyvinkaa), Jarvenpaan Taidemuseo (in Jarvenpaa) and Suomen Lasimuseo (The Finnish Glass Museum) (in Riihimaki). There's much more to do: admire the masterpieces at Kansallisgalleria, get a taste of the local shopping with Galleria Lapinlahti, get a new perspective on nature at Natural History Museum (Luonnontieteellinen Museo), and test your problem-solving skills at popular escape rooms.

To find traveler tips, other places to visit, photos, and other tourist information, read our Helsinki day trip website .

If you are flying in from Sweden, the closest major airport is Helsinki Vantaa Airport. May in Helsinki sees daily highs of 18°C and lows of 7°C at night. Finish your sightseeing early on the 5th (Sun) to allow enough time to travel back home.