5 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.

Step off the beaten path and head to Seurasaari Island and Open-Air Museum and Kansallisgalleria. Appreciate the collections at The National Museum of Finland and Natural History Museum (Luonnontieteellinen Museo). Explore the numerous day-trip ideas around Helsinki: Heureka (in Vantaa) and Nuuksio National Park (in Espoo). There's still lots to do: glide peacefully along the water with some of the best stand-up paddleboarding in the area, get lost in a book at Oodi Central Library, look for all kinds of wild species at Laajalahti Nature Reserve, and steep yourself in history at Mannerheim Museum.

To see other places to visit, photos, maps, and tourist information, use the Helsinki trip planner.

If you are flying in from Greece, the closest major aiports are Helsinki Vantaa Airport, Turku Airport and Tampere-Pirkkala Airport. Expect a daytime high around °C in June, and nighttime lows around °C. Cap off your sightseeing on the 6th (Sat) early enough to travel back home.