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 cultural itinerary includes sights like Sea Fortress Suomenlinna and Temppeliaukio Church. Escape the urban bustle at Arboretum Mustila and Hietaranta Beach. There's much more to do: take in the architecture and atmosphere at Helsinki Cathedral, take in the spiritual surroundings of Uspenskin Cathedral (Uspenskin Katedraali), browse the different shops at Stockmann Department Store, and look for gifts at Digelius Music.

To find where to stay, reviews, more things to do, and tourist information, you can read our Helsinki travel route planner.

If you are flying in from Bahrain, the closest major aiport is Helsinki Vantaa Airport. In December in Helsinki, expect temperatures between 3°C during the day and -3°C at night. Finish your sightseeing early on the 30th (Sat) to allow enough time to travel back home.