10 days in Finnish Archipelago, Lapland & Helsinki Region Itinerary

Kotka is a city and municipality of Finland.Kotka is located on the coast of the Gulf of Finland at the mouth of Kymi River and it is part of the Kymenlaakso region in southern Finland. On the 4th (Tue), hike along Santalahti Nature Trail, then look for all kinds of wild species at Riverside Park, then take a stroll through Linden Esplanade, and finally appreciate the extensive heritage of St. Nicholas Orthodox Church.

To see traveler tips, maps, reviews, and other tourist information, read our Kotka tour itinerary planner.

Brisbane, Australia to Kotka is an approximately 27-hour combination of flight and car. The time zone difference moving from Australian Eastern Standard Time (AEST) to Eastern European Standard Time (EET) is minus 8 hours. Expect a daytime high around 22°C in June, and nighttime lows around 11°C. Finish your sightseeing early on the 4th (Tue) so you can 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 5th (Wed), take in the spiritual surroundings of Turku Cathedral, then get engrossed in the history at Aboa Vetus & Ars Nova, and then explore the historical opulence of Turku Castle.

For reviews, more things to do, other places to visit, and tourist information, you can read our Turku online visit planner.

You can drive from Kotka to Turku in 3 hours. Other options are to take a bus; or take a train. In June in Turku, expect temperatures between 20°C during the day and 9°C at night. Wrap up your sightseeing on the 5th (Wed) to allow time to travel to Rovaniemi.

An urban center set amongst the great Arctic wilderness, Rovaniemi serves as the capital of Lapland province.

Kick off your visit on the 6th (Thu): look for all kinds of wild species at Arctic Emotions Oy.

For other places to visit, traveler tips, reviews, and other tourist information, use the Rovaniemi tour itinerary planner.

Traveling by flight from Turku to Rovaniemi takes 5 hours. Alternatively, you can take a train; or drive. Expect a daytime high around 18°C in June, and nighttime lows around 9°C. Finish your sightseeing early on the 6th (Thu) to allow enough time to drive to Luosto.

Nestled among vast forests and fells, Luosto represents a small idyllic resort village set on the edge of Pyha-Luosto National Park.

On the 7th (Fri), look for all kinds of wild species at Kopara Reindeer Park.

For where to stay, photos, more things to do, and tourist information, use the Luosto tour planner.

Getting from Rovaniemi to Luosto by car takes about 1.5 hours. Other options: take a bus. In June, daytime highs in Luosto are 18°C, while nighttime lows are 7°C. Wrap up your sightseeing on the 7th (Fri) early enough to drive to Inari.

Inari is Finland's largest, most sparsely populated municipality, with four official languages, more than any other in the country. On the 8th (Sat), wander the wide-open spaces of Reindeer Farm Petri Mattus, examine the collection at Siida - Sami Museum and Nature Center, and then pause for some serene contemplation at Pielpajarvi Wilderness Church.

To see ratings, photos, traveler tips, and tourist information, go to the Inari trip planning tool.

You can drive from Luosto to Inari in 3.5 hours. Another option is to take a bus. Expect a daytime high around 16°C in June, and nighttime lows around 7°C. Cap off your sightseeing on the 8th (Sat) early enough to travel 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.

Step off the beaten path and head to Seurasaari Island and Open-Air Museum and Museum of Contemporary Art Kiasma. Popular historic sites such as Sea Fortress Suomenlinna and Toolo Bay (Toolonlahti) are in your itinerary. The adventure continues: admire the masterpieces at Kansallisgalleria, take a stroll through Katajanokka, contemplate in the serene atmosphere at Uspenskin Cathedral (Uspenskin Katedraali), and admire the landmark architecture of Temppeliaukio Church.

To find where to stay, photos, traveler tips, and more tourist information, you can read our Helsinki trip planning app.

Getting from Inari to Helsinki by flight takes about 4.5 hours. Other options: drive; or do a combination of bus and train. Prepare for somewhat warmer weather when traveling from Inari in June: high temperatures in Helsinki hover around 21°C and lows are around 11°C. Cap off your sightseeing on the 11th (Tue) early enough to travel back home.