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 Johannes Church and Sinebrychoff Art Museum. Step off the beaten path and head to Academic Bookstore (Akateeminen Kirjakauppa) and Galleria Lapinlahti. Explore the numerous day-trip ideas around Helsinki: Turku (Turku Castle, Turun Kauppahalli, &more). Next up on the itinerary: steep yourself in history at The Aalto House, explore the galleries of Seurasaari Island and Open-Air Museum, relax and rejuvenate at some of the best spas, and admire the masterpieces at Kansallisgalleria.

To see where to stay, maps, more things to do, and more tourist information, use the Helsinki road trip app.

If you are flying in from Spain, the closest major aiports are Helsinki Vantaa Airport, Turku Airport and Tampere-Pirkkala Airport. In February, daytime highs in Helsinki are °C, while nighttime lows are °C. Wrap up your sightseeing on the 7th (Sun) early enough to travel back home.