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.

Sea Fortress Suomenlinna and Uspenskin Cathedral (Uspenskin Katedraali) are good opportunities to explore the local culture. Popular historic sites such as Temppeliaukio Church and Helsinki Cathedral are in your itinerary. Change things up with these side-trips from Helsinki: Sipoonkorven Kansallispuisto (in Vantaa), Nuuksio National Park (in Espoo) and Arboretum Mustila (in Elimaki). Spend the 29th (Thu) exploring nature at Teijo National Park. The adventure continues: hunt for treasures at Market Square Kauppatori, take an in-depth tour of Seurasaari Island and Open-Air Museum, take a stroll through Katajanokka, and get a dose of the wild on a nature and wildlife tour.

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If you are flying in from Greece, the closest major aiports are Helsinki Vantaa Airport, Turku Airport and Tampere-Pirkkala Airport. In August, daily temperatures in Helsinki can reach 24°C, while at night they dip to 13°C. Finish your sightseeing early on the 29th (Thu) to allow enough time to travel back home.