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.

Family-friendly places like Korkeasaari Zoo and Linnanmaki Amusement Park will thrill your kids. Museum-lovers will appreciate Sea Fortress Suomenlinna and Design Museum. Explore Helsinki's surroundings by going to Teijo National Park (in Pernio), Sipoonkorven Kansallispuisto (in Vantaa) and Nuuksio National Park (in Espoo). The adventure continues: take in the architecture and atmosphere at Temppeliaukio Church, take a stroll through Ullanlinna, take in the spiritual surroundings of Uspenskin Cathedral (Uspenskin Katedraali), and visit Katajanokka.

To find more things to do, reviews, traveler tips, and more tourist information, you can read our Helsinki trip maker.

If you are flying in from Chile, the closest major aiport is Helsinki Vantaa Airport. April in Helsinki sees daily highs of 9°C and lows of 0°C at night. Wrap up your sightseeing on the 7th (Tue) early enough to travel back home.