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 cultural itinerary includes sights like Sea Fortress Suomenlinna and Helsinki Cathedral. We've included these beaches for you: Aurinkolahti Beach and Hietaranta Beach. Venture out of the city with trips to Sibelius Hall (in Lahti) and Nuuksio National Park (in Espoo). There's still lots to do: admire the striking features of Temppeliaukio Church, browse the different shops at Flamingo Entertainment Center, stop by Boss Shop, and browse the eclectic array of goods at Old Market Hall.

For ratings, maps, traveler tips, and more tourist information, refer to the Helsinki trip planner.

If you are flying in from United Kingdom, the closest major aiports are Helsinki Vantaa Airport, Turku Airport and Tampere-Pirkkala Airport. In February in Helsinki, expect temperatures between 0°C during the day and -3°C at night. Finish up your sightseeing early on the 10th (Sun) so you can travel back home.