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 cultural itinerary includes sights like Sea Fortress Suomenlinna and Uspenskin Cathedral (Uspenskin Katedraali). You'll explore and learn at Seurasaari Island and Open-Air Museum and Suomen Lasimuseo (The Finnish Glass Museum). Get out of town with these interesting Helsinki side-trips: Laurinmaki Crofter's Museum (in Janakkala), Teijo National Park (in Pernio) and Nuuksio National Park (in Espoo). Pack the 28th (Sat) with family-friendly diversions at Linnanmaki Amusement Park. There's much more to do: admire the landmark architecture of Temppeliaukio Church, find something for the whole family at Ahvenisto, get to know the fascinating history of The Esplanadi Park, and engage your brain at Heureka.

To find ratings, reviews, where to stay, and more tourist information, refer to the Helsinki trip planner.

If you are flying in from Germany, the closest major aiports are Helsinki Vantaa Airport, Turku Airport and Tampere-Pirkkala Airport. Expect a daytime high around 3°C in December, and nighttime lows around -3°C. Finish your sightseeing early on the 2nd (Thu) so you can travel back home.