8 days in Helsinki Itinerary
8 days in Helsinki Itinerary
Created using Inspirock Helsinki trip maker
Route & dates
View / edit route
1
Helsinki
— 7 nights
Find places to stay »
Edit
View full calendar
7
nights
Helsinki
7
nights

Daughter of the Baltic
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 a sense of the local culture at Sea Fortress Suomenlinna and Rock Church. For shopping fun, head to Market Square Kauppatori or Artisaani. Explore Helsinki's surroundings by going to Nuuksio National Park (in Espoo), Arboretum Mustila (in Elimaki) and Castle Hill (in Porvoo). Spend the 21st (Tue) exploring nature at Teijo national park. Spend the 25th (Sat) exploring nature at Sipoonkorven Kansallispuisto. The adventure continues: pause for some serene contemplation at Helsinki Cathedral, take in the spiritual surroundings of Uspenskin Cathedral (Uspenskin Katedraali), buy something for everyone on your list at Kamppi Shopping Centre, and get engrossed in the history at Seurasaari Island and Open-Air Museum.
For maps, other places to visit, where to stay, and other tourist information, refer to the Helsinki travel route planning app .
If you are flying in from United States, the closest major airport is Helsinki Vantaa Airport. In May, plan for daily highs up to 60°F, and evening lows to 43°F. Cap off your sightseeing on the 25th (Sat) early enough to travel back home.
Things to do in Helsinki
Side Trips
Kotka, Teijo National Park, Castle Hill, Jarvenpaan Taidemuseo, Arboretum Mustila
Find places to stay May 18 — 25:
Highlights from your plan

Sea Fortress Suomenlinna
4:30pm, Mon May 20

Helsinki Cathedral
1:30pm, Sat May 18

Temppeliaukio Church
11:00am, Fri May 24
Similar Plans
11 days in Finland
BY A USER FROM FRANCE
February, culture, outdoors, romantic, historic sites, wildlife, popular & hidden gems
PREFERENCES: February, culture, outdoors, romantic, historic sites, wildlife
ATTRACTION STYLE: Popular & hidden gems
PACE: Medium
11 days in Helsinki
BY A USER FROM SWITZERLAND
August, culture, outdoors, museums, wildlife, popular & hidden gems
PREFERENCES: August, culture, outdoors, museums, wildlife
ATTRACTION STYLE: Popular & hidden gems
PACE: Medium
11 days in Helsinki
BY A USER FROM BRAZIL
June, outdoors, relaxing, romantic, historic sites, shopping, popular sights
PREFERENCES: June, outdoors, relaxing, romantic, historic sites, shopping
ATTRACTION STYLE: Popular sights
PACE: Medium
11 days in Helsinki & Espoo
BY A USER FROM UNITED STATES
April, popular & hidden gems
PREFERENCES: April
ATTRACTION STYLE: Popular & hidden gems
PACE: Medium
9 days in Inari, Kuopio & Helsinki
BY A USER FROM AUSTRALIA
August, outdoors, wildlife, hidden gems
PREFERENCES: August, outdoors, wildlife
ATTRACTION STYLE: Hidden gems
PACE: Medium
9 days in Lapland & Helsinki
BY A USER FROM UNITED STATES
March, outdoors, popular & hidden gems
PREFERENCES: March, outdoors
ATTRACTION STYLE: Popular & hidden gems
PACE: Medium
12 days in Finland
BY A USER FROM SWITZERLAND
July, culture, outdoors, beaches, historic sites, museums, shopping, wildlife, popular & hidden gems
PREFERENCES: July, culture, outdoors, beaches, historic sites, museums, shopping, wildlife
ATTRACTION STYLE: Popular & hidden gems
PACE: Medium
10 days in Helsinki
BY A USER FROM SPAIN
December, popular sights
PREFERENCES: December
ATTRACTION STYLE: Popular sights
PACE: Medium
11 days in Helsinki
BY A USER FROM SERBIA
February, culture, romantic, historic sites, museums, shopping, popular sights
PREFERENCES: February, culture, romantic, historic sites, museums, shopping
ATTRACTION STYLE: Popular sights
PACE: Medium
10 days in Helsinki
BY A USER FROM UNITED STATES
June, culture, outdoors, relaxing, romantic, historic sites, museums, shopping, wildlife, popular sights
PREFERENCES: June, culture, outdoors, relaxing, romantic, historic sites, museums, shopping, wildlife
ATTRACTION STYLE: Popular sights
PACE: Medium
11 days in Helsinki
BY A USER FROM UNITED STATES
October, culture, outdoors, relaxing, historic sites, museums, wildlife, popular & hidden gems
PREFERENCES: October, culture, outdoors, relaxing, historic sites, museums, wildlife
ATTRACTION STYLE: Popular & hidden gems
PACE: Medium
View more plans