9 days in Helsinki Itinerary
9 days in Helsinki Itinerary
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Daughter of the Baltic
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.Museum-lovers will appreciate Sea Fortress Suomenlinna and ARTag Gallery. Get some historical perspective at Temppeliaukion Church and The Esplanadi Park. Change things up with these side-trips from Helsinki: Sibelius Hall (in Lahti), Porvoo (Riimikko, Brunberg Candy Factory Shop, & more) and Art Gallery Merila (in Kotka). Next up on the itinerary: hunt for treasures at Market Square Kauppatori, take in the architecture and atmosphere at Helsinki Cathedral, buy something for everyone on your list at Kamppi Shopping Centre, and contemplate the long history of Seurasaari Island and Open-Air Museum.
For photos, more things to do, reviews, and other tourist information, use the Helsinki trip planner .
If you are flying in from Italy, the closest major airport is Helsinki Vantaa Airport. In October, daily temperatures in Helsinki can reach 10°C, while at night they dip to 1°C. Finish your sightseeing early on the 31st (Thu) so you can travel back home.
Things to do in Helsinki
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Porvoo, Espoo, Vantaa, Sibelius Hall, Ankkapurha Culture Park
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Sea Fortress Suomenlinna
1:30pm, Wed Oct 23

Helsinki Cathedral
5:00pm, Wed Oct 23

Temppeliaukio Church
10:00am, Wed Oct 23
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