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.

Get some cultural insight at Sea Fortress Suomenlinna and Uspenskin Cathedral (Uspenskin Katedraali). Get some historical perspective at Temppeliaukio Church and The Esplanadi Park. Explore Helsinki's surroundings by going to Nuuksio National Park (in Espoo), Guide-Matti (in Tammisaari) and Sipoonkorven Kansallispuisto (in Vantaa). Spend the 16th (Fri) exploring nature at Teijo National Park. And it doesn't end there: take in the architecture and atmosphere at Helsinki Cathedral, take in the spiritual surroundings of Kamppi Chapel of Silence, admire the striking features of Helsinki Central Railway Station, and look for all kinds of wild species at Wildlife Areas.

For ratings, traveler tips, where to stay, and more tourist information, go to the Helsinki trip builder site.

If you are flying in from United Kingdom, the closest major aiports are Helsinki Vantaa Airport, Turku Airport and Tampere-Pirkkala Airport. In September, plan for daily highs up to 19°C, and evening lows to 8°C.