3 Days in Helsinki, Finland

Created 2025-01-25


Time Activity Description Cost Estimate Transportation
Day 1
9:00 Arrival and check-in Arrive at Helsinki-Vantaa Airport (HEL), take the train to Helsinki city centre, check in to hotel, leave luggage. 30-60 € (transportation) Train
11:00 Suomenlinna Fortress Ferry to Suomenlinna, explore the historic fortress, walk the ramparts. 25-40 € (ferry) Ferry
15:00 Lunch Lunch at a seafood restaurant near Suomenlinna or on the return trip. 20-40 € Ferry
17:00 Helsinki Cathedral Visit Helsinki Cathedral, and explore the city centre. 0 € Walking
19:00 Dinner Dinner at a local restaurant with Finnish cuisine. 30-60 € Walking
Day 2
9:00 Market visit Visit the Helsinki Central Market, explore the stalls and local products. 10-30 € (food) Walking/Metro
11:00 National Museum of Finland Explore Finnish history and culture at the museum. 10-15 € Metro
14:00 Lunch Lunch at a cafe near the museum. 15-30 € Walking/Metro
15:00 Art Visit Ateneum Art Museum 15-20 € Metro
18:00 Dinner Dinner at a vegetarian restaurant. 20-40 € Metro/Walking
20:00 Evening relaxation Explore the city centre at your own pace. 0 € Metro/Walking
Day 3
9:00 Park visit Visit one of Helsinki's parks, Esplanadi Park, or Kaisaniemi park. 0 € Walking/Metro
11:00 Temppeliaukio Church Visit the unique rock church, and take a walk in the area. 10 € Metro
13:00 Lunch Lunch in a cafe near Temppeliaukio Church. 15-30 € Walking
15:00 Departure Check-out of hotel, travel to airport. 30-60 € (transportation) Train

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