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 Natural History Museum (Luonnontieteellinen Museo) and Sinebrychoff Art Museum. Step off the beaten path and head to Katajanokka and Academic Bookstore (Akateeminen Kirjakauppa). Explore the numerous day-trip ideas around Helsinki: Turku (Turku Castle, Turun Kauppahalli, &more). There's still lots to do: explore the galleries of Mannerheim Museum, take an in-depth tour of The National Museum of Finland, get a taste of the local shopping with Galleria Lapinlahti, and admire the landmark architecture of Johannes Church.

To find where to stay, other places to visit, and more tourist information, refer to the Helsinki day trip planner.

If you are flying in from Spain, the closest major aiports are Helsinki Vantaa Airport, Turku Airport and Tampere-Pirkkala Airport. In February, plan for daily highs up to 0°C, and evening lows to -3°C. Wrap up your sightseeing on the 7th (Sun) early enough to travel back home.