44 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 a sense of the local culture at Sea Fortress Suomenlinna and Helsinki Cathedral. Give yourself a bit of retail therapy at Hakaniemi Market and Academic Bookstore (Akateeminen Kirjakauppa). Change things up with these side-trips from Helsinki: Kotka (Maritime Centre Vellamo, Sapokka Water Garden, &more), Porvoo (Cathedral of Porvoo, Castle Hill, &more) and Laurinmaki Crofter's Museum (in Janakkala). Spend the 23rd (Sun) exploring nature at Nuuksio National Park. Spend the 15th (Mon) exploring nature at Ekenas Archipelago National Park. The adventure continues: wander the streets of Katajanokka, see the interesting displays at Motorcycle Museum of Finland, kick back and relax at Bellevue Beach, and take in the architecture and atmosphere at Kallio Church.

For traveler tips, photos, other places to visit, and more tourist information, you can read our Helsinki attractions planner.

If you are flying in from Brazil, the closest major aiports are Helsinki Vantaa Airport, Turku Airport and Tampere-Pirkkala Airport. June in Helsinki sees daily highs of 21°C and lows of 11°C at night. Finish up your sightseeing early on the 31st (Wed) so you can travel back home.