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.

Discover out-of-the-way places like Katajanokka and The National Museum of Finland. You'll find plenty of places to visit near Helsinki: Kotka (Santalahti Nature Trail & Linden Esplanade), Porvoo Old Town (in Porvoo) and Stromforsin Ruukki (in Ruotsinpyhtaa). Pack the 20th (Sat) with family-friendly diversions at Linnanmaki Amusement Park. There's lots more to do: test your team's savvy at popular escape rooms, admire nature's wide array of creatures at Korkeasaaren Elaintarha, explore the world behind art at Kansallisgalleria, and visit Ullanlinna.

To find where to stay, reviews, traveler tips, and more tourist information, refer to the Helsinki trip maker site.

If you are flying in from Iceland, the closest major aiports are Helsinki Vantaa Airport, Turku Airport and Tampere-Pirkkala Airport. In October, daily temperatures in Helsinki can reach 10°C, while at night they dip to 1°C. Wrap up your sightseeing on the 20th (Sat) to allow time to travel back home.