9 days in Helsinki Region 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.

Do some cultural sightseeing at Seurasaari Island and Open-Air Museum and Laurinmaki nature and culture area, Crofter's Museum. Get outdoors at Bellevue Beach and Nature & Wildlife Tours. Explore the numerous day-trip ideas around Helsinki: Cathedral of Porvoo (in Porvoo), Maritime Centre Vellamo (in Kotka) and Heureka (in Vantaa). And it doesn't end there: take a stroll through Katajanokka, learn more about the world around you at Natural History Museum (Luonnontieteellinen Museo), take in the architecture and atmosphere at Helsinki Cathedral, and contemplate the long history of Sea Fortress Suomenlinna.

To see more things to do, photos, reviews, and more tourist information, read Helsinki online itinerary planner .

Atlanta, USA to Helsinki is an approximately 15-hour flight. You can also do a combination of flight and ferry; or do a combination of flight and train. Due to the time zone difference, you'll lose 7 hours traveling from Atlanta to Helsinki. Expect cooler weather when traveling from Atlanta in December: highs in Helsinki hover around 37°F, while lows dip to 27°F. Cap off your sightseeing on the 14th (Sat) early enough to travel back home.