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.

Get some cultural insight at Sea Fortress Suomenlinna and Temppeliaukio Church. Do your shopping at Market Square Kauppatori and Galerie Forsblom. You'll find plenty of places to visit near Helsinki: Nuuksio National Park (in Espoo), Arboretum Mustila (in Elimaki) and Kouvola (Kouvola City Museum & Niivermaki Nature Conservation Area). Spend the 6th (Fri) exploring nature at Sipoonkorven Kansallispuisto. Next up on the itinerary: pause for some serene contemplation at Helsinki Cathedral, get engrossed in the history at Seurasaari Island and Open-Air Museum, take a stroll through Katajanokka, and kick back and relax at Hietaranta Beach.

To find more things to do, ratings, traveler tips, and other tourist information, read our Helsinki online trip maker.

If you are flying in from United States, the closest major aiports are Helsinki Vantaa Airport, Turku Airport and Tampere-Pirkkala Airport. In July, daytime highs in Helsinki are 71°F, while nighttime lows are 55°F.