Helsinki

Helsinki doesn’t get as much attention as Copenhagen or Stockholm, but it’s a fantastic place to visit. It also has a fraction of the tourists that many other European capitals have, along with plenty of room to breathe.

The city is picturesque year-round and worth checking out in both the winter and summer, whether you want a city break or are going on a bigger trip through Finland. And if you want to visit two countries in the same trip, consider checking out my guides to Tallinn, Estonia, too.