60 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.

Do your shopping at Hakaniemi Market and Kamppi Shopping Centre. Your cultural itinerary includes sights like Sea Fortress Suomenlinna and Natural History Museum (Luonnontieteellinen Museo). You'll find plenty of places to visit near Helsinki: Raseborg (Ekenas Archipelago National Park, Ekenas Old Town, &more), Pernio (Teijo National Park & Ruukin kehräämö ja puoti Oy) and Lahti (Radio and TV Museum, Lahti Ski Museum, &more). Spend the 15th (Tue) exploring nature at Nuuksio National Park. Spend the 22nd (Tue) exploring nature at Valkmusa National Park. There's still lots to do: steep yourself in history at Mannerheim Museum, take an in-depth tour of Finnish Aviation Museum, take in the architecture and atmosphere at Kallio Church, and see the interesting displays at Maritime Centre Vellamo.

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If you are flying in from Russia, the closest major aiports are Helsinki Vantaa Airport, Turku Airport and Tampere-Pirkkala Airport. Expect a daytime high around -3°C in January, and nighttime lows around -9°C. Wrap up your sightseeing on the 9th (Sat) to allow time to travel back home.