9 days in Helsinki Itinerary
9 days in Helsinki Itinerary
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Daughter of the Baltic
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.Step out of the city life by going to Stand-Up Paddleboarding and Arboretum Mustila. Satisfy your inner culture vulture at Seurasaari Island and Open-Air Museum and Uspenskin Cathedral (Uspenskin Katedraali). Get out of town with these interesting Helsinki side-trips: Haapasaari Island (in Kotka), Ekenas Archipelago National Park (in Raseborg) and Nuuksio National Park (Nuuksion Kansallispuisto) (in Southern Finland). There's still lots to do: explore the galleries of Fortress of Suomenlinna, admire the landmark architecture of Temppeliaukion Church, admire nature's wide array of creatures at Helsinki Zoo, and explore the world behind art at Kansallisgalleria.
To find where to stay, reviews, other places to visit, and more tourist information, read Helsinki travel itinerary creator.
If you are flying in from United States, the closest major airport is Helsinki Vantaa Airport. In September, daytime highs in Helsinki are 60°F, while nighttime lows are 45°F. Wrap up your sightseeing on the 16th (Sat) early enough to travel back home.
Things to do in Helsinki
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Espoo, Salon Taidemuseo Veturitalli, Haapasaari Island, Arboretum Mustila, Linna Golf & Country Club
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Nuuksio National Park
10:30am, Tue Sep 12

Seurasaari Island and Open-Air Museum
3:30pm, Fri Sep 15

Sea Fortress Suomenlinna
10:00am, Wed Sep 13
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