6 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 some cultural insight at Sea Fortress Suomenlinna and Seurasaari Island and Open-Air Museum. Get in touch with nature at Nuuksio National Park and Hiidenvuori. Get out of town with these interesting Helsinki side-trips: Bellevue Beach (in Hanko), Arboretum Mustila (in Elimaki) and Kotka (Linden Esplanade & Santalahti Nature Trail). Pack the 19th (Mon) with family-friendly diversions at Linnanmaki Amusement Park. And it doesn't end there: steep yourself in history at Mannerheim Museum, take in the architecture and atmosphere at Helsinki Cathedral, explore the world behind art at Kansallisgalleria, and hunt for treasures at Hakaniemi Market.

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If you are flying in from Italy, the closest major aiports are Helsinki Vantaa Airport, Turku Airport and Tampere-Pirkkala Airport. In August, daytime highs in Helsinki are °C, while nighttime lows are °C. Wrap up your sightseeing on the 23rd (Fri) to allow time to travel back home.