9 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.

Your inner history buff will appreciate Sea Fortress Suomenlinna and Temppeliaukio Church. Escape the urban bustle at Nuuksio National Park and King's Road. Explore the numerous day-trip ideas around Helsinki: Valkmusa National Park (in Siltakyla) and Beach Mansikkalahti (in Kotka). There's lots more to do: pause for some serene contemplation at Helsinki Cathedral, take an in-depth tour of Seurasaari Island and Open-Air Museum, admire the masterpieces at Kansallisgalleria, and take in the spiritual surroundings of Uspenskin Cathedral (Uspenskin Katedraali).

To see ratings, traveler tips, photos, and more tourist information, read our Helsinki trip planner.

If you are flying in from France, the closest major aiports are Helsinki Vantaa Airport, Turku Airport and Tampere-Pirkkala Airport. Expect a daytime high around °C in November, and nighttime lows around °C. Finish your sightseeing early on the 10th (Sat) to allow enough time to travel back home.