10 days in Finland Itinerary

Finland's third largest city, Tampere boasts an array of cultural offerings and a lively music scene.

Kick off your visit on the 20th (Fri): take in panoramic vistas at Pyynikki Park and Observation Tower.

To find photos, traveler tips, and more tourist information, go to the Tampere itinerary tool.

Amsterdam, The Netherlands to Tampere is an approximately 7.5-hour combination of flight and train. You can also fly; or drive. Due to the time zone difference, you'll lose 1 hour traveling from Amsterdam to Tampere. Traveling from Amsterdam in July, Tampere is little chillier at night with lows of 13°C. Wrap up your sightseeing on the 21st (Sat) to allow time to drive to Turku.

Sitting at the mouth of the Aura River, Turku is one of Finland's quaintest and most historically rich towns.

On the 22nd (Sun), explore the historical opulence of Turku Castle, thenenjoy the sand and surf at Ispoinen Beach and Sauna, thenexamine the collection at Luostarinmaen Kasityolaismuseo, and finally take in the spiritual surroundings of Turku Cathedral. Get ready for a full day of sightseeing on the 23rd (Mon): have some family-friendly fun at Moomin World, thentake in the architecture and atmosphere at Archangel Michael's church, thentake an in-depth tour of Aboa Vetus & Ars Nova, and finally browse the collection at Turku City Library.

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Getting from Tampere to Turku by car takes about 2 hours. Other options: take a train; or take a bus. Expect a daytime high around 24°C in July, and nighttime lows around 13°C. Finish up your sightseeing early on the 23rd (Mon) so you can travel to Mariehamn.

Mariehamn is the capital of Åland, an autonomous territory under Finnish sovereignty. Kick off your visit on the 24th (Tue): catch a live event at Wiklof Holding Arena, thenexamine the collection at Museumship Pommern, thenstep into the grandiose world of Jan Karlsgården Outdoor museum Jan Karlsgården, and finally see the interesting displays at Kastelholm Castle.

To see ratings, photos, and more tourist information, go to the Mariehamn route planner.

You can fly from Turku to Mariehamn in 2 hours. Another option is to ride a ferry. July in Mariehamn sees daily highs of 23°C and lows of 13°C at night. Wrap up your sightseeing on the 24th (Tue) to allow time to travel to Savonlinna.

The picturesque town of Savonlinna sits on two islands surrounded by shimmering lakes and lush greenery.

On the 25th (Wed), pause for some photo ops at Savonlinna Herostatue - The Hero's Grave, take in the architecture and atmosphere at Savonlinna Cathedral, stop by Taito Shop Savonlinna, pause for some serene contemplation at Pikkukirkko, thenexamine the collection at Savonlinna Provincial Museum, and finally step into the grandiose world of Olavinlinna Castle.

To find ratings, other places to visit, more things to do, and more tourist information, you can read our Savonlinna itinerary planning tool.

You can fly from Mariehamn to Savonlinna in 5.5 hours. Alternatively, you can do a combination of ferry and car; or do a combination of ferry and bus. In July, daytime highs in Savonlinna are 24°C, while nighttime lows are 13°C. Wrap up your sightseeing on the 25th (Wed) early enough to drive to Helsinki.

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.

Pack the 27th (Fri) with family-friendly diversions at Linnanmaki Amusement Park. There's still lots to do: admire the striking features of Temppeliaukio Church, explore the historical opulence of Sea Fortress Suomenlinna, contemplate in the serene atmosphere at Uspenskin Cathedral (Uspenskin Katedraali), and explore the galleries of Seurasaari Island and Open-Air Museum.

For traveler tips, ratings, where to stay, and tourist information, read our Helsinki travel route planner.

You can drive from Savonlinna to Helsinki in 4 hours. Other options are to fly; or take a train. In July, daily temperatures in Helsinki can reach 25°C, while at night they dip to 15°C. Finish your sightseeing early on the 29th (Sun) so you can travel back home.