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 the numerous day-trip ideas around Helsinki: Espoo (Nuuksio National Park, Kaitalampi, &more). Pack the 1st (Sat) with family-friendly diversions at Linnanmaki Amusement Park. There's lots more to do: admire the landmark architecture of Temppeliaukio Church, paddle through the water with Burn Out City Events, step into the grandiose world of Sea Fortress Suomenlinna, and take an in-depth tour of Seurasaari Island and Open-Air Museum.

To find more things to do, maps, other places to visit, and more tourist information, go to the Helsinki trip builder website.

If you are flying in from Denmark, the closest major aiports are Helsinki Vantaa Airport, Turku Airport and Tampere-Pirkkala Airport. In July in Helsinki, expect temperatures between 25°C during the day and 15°C at night.