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.

Explore hidden gems such as Seurasaari Island and Open-Air Museum and Katajanokka. Your cultural itinerary includes sights like Natural History Museum (Luonnontieteellinen Museo) and Kansallisgalleria. Explore the numerous day-trip ideas around Helsinki: Kotka (Langinkoski Imperial Fishing Lodge Museum, Kotka Church, &more), Castle Hill (in Porvoo) and Hanko (Bellevue Beach & Hanko Water Tower). There's still lots to do: don't miss a visit to Hakaniemi Market, take an in-depth tour of Museum of Worker Housing (Tyovaenasuntomuseo), examine the collection at Suomen Lasimuseo (The Finnish Glass Museum), and take a stroll through Ullanlinna.

For where to stay, reviews, traveler tips, and tourist information, use the Helsinki trip planner.

If you are flying in from France, the closest major aiports are Helsinki Vantaa Airport, Turku Airport and Tampere-Pirkkala Airport. In May, daily temperatures in Helsinki can reach °C, while at night they dip to °C. Wrap up your sightseeing on the 15th (Wed) to allow time to travel back home.