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 Sea Fortress Suomenlinna and Helsinki Cathedral will thrill your kids. Get a sense of the local culture at Linden Esplanade and Temppeliaukio Church. Get out of town with these interesting Helsinki side-trips: Teijo National Park (in Pernio), Sipoonkorven Kansallispuisto (in Vantaa) and Nuuksio National Park (in Espoo). Pack the 2nd (Thu) with family-friendly diversions at Linnanmaki Amusement Park. Next up on the itinerary: take in the spiritual surroundings of Uspenskin Cathedral (Uspenskin Katedraali), walk around Riverside Park, identify plant and animal life at Arboretum Mustila, and learn about wildlife with up-close encounters at Korkeasaaren Elaintarha.

To find reviews, traveler tips, other places to visit, and other tourist information, you can read our Helsinki travel route planner.

If you are flying in from Chile, the closest major aiports are Helsinki Vantaa Airport, Turku Airport and Tampere-Pirkkala Airport. April in Helsinki sees daily highs of 9°C and lows of 0°C at night. Finish up your sightseeing early on the 7th (Tue) so you can travel back home.