8 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.

You'll discover tucked-away gems like Kansallisgalleria and Paavolan Tammi. We've included these beaches for you: Bellevue Beach and Hietaranta Beach. Venture out of the city with trips to Hagen - Ramsholmen - Hogholmen (in Raseborg), Arboretum Mustila (in Elimaki) and Kotka (Riverside Park, Santalahti Nature Trail, &more). Pack the 29th (Mon) with family-friendly diversions at Linnanmaki Amusement Park. There's still lots to do: get a new perspective on nature at Natural History Museum (Luonnontieteellinen Museo), get engrossed in the history at The National Museum of Finland, contemplate the long history of Seurasaari Island and Open-Air Museum, and kick back and relax at Aurinkolahti Beach.

To see maps, traveler tips, other places to visit, and more tourist information, use the Helsinki trip planner.

If you are flying in from Lebanon, the closest major aiports are Helsinki Vantaa Airport, Turku Airport and Tampere-Pirkkala Airport. October in Helsinki sees daily highs of 10°C and lows of 1°C at night. Wrap up your sightseeing on the 1st (Thu) early enough to travel back home.