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 Kansallisgalleria. Your cultural itinerary includes sights like Katajanokka and Suomen Lasimuseo (The Finnish Glass Museum). Explore the numerous day-trip ideas around Helsinki: Hanko (Bellevue Beach & Hanko Water Tower), Castle Hill (in Porvoo) and Kotka (Langinkoski Imperial Fishing Lodge Museum, Kotka Church, &more). And it doesn't end there: get a new perspective on nature at Natural History Museum (Luonnontieteellinen Museo), explore the world behind art at Riihimaki Art Museum, browse the eclectic array of goods at Hakaniemi Market, and take an in-depth tour of Museum of Worker Housing (Tyovaenasuntomuseo).

To find where to stay, maps, other places to visit, and more tourist information, read our Helsinki trip builder website.

If you are flying in from France, the closest major aiports are Helsinki Vantaa Airport, Turku Airport and Tampere-Pirkkala Airport. In May in Helsinki, expect temperatures between 18°C during the day and 7°C at night. Finish up your sightseeing early on the 15th (Wed) so you can travel back home.