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.

Your day-by-day itinerary now includes Unique Lapland Helsinki Winter World. Give yourself a bit of retail therapy at Market Square Kauppatori and Kamppi Shopping Centre. Get some cultural insight at Sea Fortress Suomenlinna and Katajanokka. You'll find plenty of places to visit near Helsinki: Espoo (Nuuksio National Park & Arctic Expedition), Ispoinen Beach and Sauna (in Turku) and Bellevue Beach (in Hanko). There's still lots to do: admire the landmark architecture of Temppeliaukion Church, take in the pleasant sights at Linden Esplanade, stop by Riimikko, and take in the dramatic natural features at Hiidenkirnut.

For more things to do, reviews, ratings, and more tourist information, read our Helsinki trip maker .

If you are flying in from Israel, the closest major airport is Helsinki Vantaa Airport. In August in Helsinki, expect temperatures between 24°C during the day and 13°C at night. Wrap up your sightseeing on the 31st (Sat) to allow time to travel back home.