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.

Your inner history buff will appreciate Sea Fortress Suomenlinna and Helsinki Cathedral. Do some cultural sightseeing at Temppeliaukio Church and Ullanlinna. Change things up with these side-trips from Helsinki: Sibelius Hall (in Lahti) and Nuuksio National Park (in Espoo). The adventure continues: take in the spiritual surroundings of Uspenskin Cathedral (Uspenskin Katedraali), browse the eclectic array of goods at Old Market Hall, take an in-depth tour of Seurasaari Island and Open-Air Museum, and browse the different shops at Flamingo Entertainment Center.

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

If you are flying in from Kuwait, the closest major aiports are Helsinki Vantaa Airport, Turku Airport and Tampere-Pirkkala Airport. April in Helsinki sees daily highs of 9°C and lows of 0°C at night. Finish your sightseeing early on the 20th (Fri) to allow enough time to travel back home.