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 in touch with nature at Nuuksio National Park and Paavolan Tammi. Museum-lovers will appreciate Maritime Centre Vellamo and Kansallisgalleria. There's lots more to do: contemplate the long history of Sea Fortress Suomenlinna, learn more about the world around you at Natural History Museum (Luonnontieteellinen Museo), examine the collection at Mannerheim Museum, and get engrossed in the history at Finnish Aviation Museum.

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

If you are flying in from Canada, the closest major aiports are Helsinki Vantaa Airport, Turku Airport and Tampere-Pirkkala Airport. January in Helsinki sees daily highs of -3°C and lows of -9°C at night.