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.

Get some historical perspective at Sea Fortress Suomenlinna and Rock Church. Get some cultural insight at Seurasaari Island and Open-Air Museum and Kansallisgalleria. Get out of town with these interesting Helsinki side-trips: Tuusula Church (in Tuusula) and Jarvenpaan Taidemuseo (in Jarvenpaa). Next up on the itinerary: get a taste of the local shopping with Hakaniemi Market, get a new perspective on nature at Natural History Museum (Luonnontieteellinen Museo), take in the exciting artwork at ARTag Gallery, and admire the masterpieces at Galerie Anhava.

To see other places to visit, traveler tips, and more tourist information, read Helsinki itinerary planner.

If you are flying in from Turkey, the closest major airport is Helsinki Vantaa Airport. Expect a daytime high around 9°C in April, and nighttime lows around 0°C. Finish your sightseeing early on the 18th (Thu) so you can travel back home.