5 Days in Helsinki, Finland

Created 2025-01-25


Time Activity Description Cost Estimate Transportation
Day 1
9:00 Arrival & Check-in Arrive at Helsinki Airport (HEL), take the train to your accommodation, check in, and leave luggage. 15-30 Airport train, public transport
11:00 Suomenlinna Island Ferry to Suomenlinna, a UNESCO World Heritage site, explore the historical fortress, enjoy the views. 20-30 Ferry, public transport
16:00 Shopping Shopping for souvenirs, local products and fashionable clothes in the city center. Variable Public transport
19:00 Vegetarian Dinner Enjoy a delicious vegetarian dinner at a local restaurant. 25-40 Public transport
Day 2
9:00 Helsinki Cathedral Visit Helsinki Cathedral, one of the city's main landmarks, learn about its history. Free Public transport
11:00 Market Square Explore the Market Square, with its vibrant atmosphere, grab coffee and pastry. Variable Public transport
13:00 Lunch Have lunch at one of the market stalls or restaurants at the market square. 20-35 Public transport
14:30 Art Museum Visit the Ateneum Art Museum and admire Finnish and international masterpieces 15-25 Public transport
18:00 Wine Bar Enjoy a wine tasting experience at a local wine bar. 20-40 Public transport
Day 3
9:00 Design District Explore the city's design district, visit shops and admire the architecture. Variable Public transport
12:00 Lunch Have lunch at a cafe or restaurant in the design district. 20-40 Public transport
14:00 Temppeliaukio Church Visit the unique rock-hewn Temppeliaukio Church. 10-15 Public transport
16:00 Seafood Dinner Enjoy a seafood dinner at a restaurant with a view. 30-50 Public transport
Day 4
9:00 Uspenski Cathedral Visit the Uspenski Cathedral, a beautiful cathedral of historical significance. Free Public transport
10:30 Shopping Further shopping Variable Public transport
13:00 Lunch Have lunch at a restaurant near your shopping spot. 20-30 Public transport
15:00 Helsinki Zoo Visit the Helsinki Zoo. 20-30 Public transport
18:00 Farewell Dinner Farewell dinner at a nice restaurant with live music. 40-60 Public transport
Day 5
9:00 Last Minute Shopping Last-minute souvenirs or gifts Variable Public transport
12:00 Lunch Lunch before departure 20-30 Public transport
14:00 Departure Departure from Helsinki. 15-30 Public transport, train to airport

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