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.

Get outdoors at Nuuksio National Park and Tulliniemi Nature Path. Your inner history buff will appreciate Sea Fortress Suomenlinna and Seurasaari Island and Open-Air Museum. Change things up with these side-trips from Helsinki: Paavolan Tammi (in Lohjan Island) and Bellevue Beach (in Hanko). Pack the 15th (Thu) with family-friendly diversions at Linnanmaki Amusement Park. Next up on the itinerary: explore the world behind art at Kansallisgalleria, take in the architecture and atmosphere at Snappertunan kirkko, test your team's savvy at popular escape rooms, and examine the collection at Design Museum.

To find maps, where to stay, more things to do, and other tourist information, read our Helsinki tour planner.

If you are flying in from Latvia, the closest major aiports are Helsinki Vantaa Airport, Turku Airport and Tampere-Pirkkala Airport. Expect a daytime high around 5°C in November, and nighttime lows around 0°C. Wrap up your sightseeing on the 20th (Tue) to allow time to travel back home.