7 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 Nuuksio National Park and Natural History Museum (Luonnontieteellinen Museo). Kids will appreciate attractions like Seurasaari Island and Open-Air Museum and Temppeliaukio Church. Change things up with these side-trips from Helsinki: Porvoo Old Town (in Porvoo), Hagen - Ramsholmen - Hogholmen (in Raseborg) and Teijo National Park (in Pernio). Pack the 21st (Sun) with family-friendly diversions at Linnanmaki Amusement Park. The adventure continues: step into the grandiose world of Sea Fortress Suomenlinna, take in the spiritual surroundings of Kamppi Chapel of Silence, get a taste of the local shopping with Hakaniemi Market, and steep yourself in history at Mannerheim Museum.

To find photos, traveler tips, reviews, and other tourist information, you can read our Helsinki online holiday planner.

If you are flying in from Lithuania, the closest major aiports are Helsinki Vantaa Airport, Turku Airport and Tampere-Pirkkala Airport. Expect a daytime high around °C in July, and nighttime lows around °C. Wrap up your sightseeing on the 27th (Sat) early enough to travel back home.