10 days in Tampere & Helsinki Itinerary

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

Explore hidden gems such as Tampereen Tuomiokirkko and Hatanpaa Arboretum. Vapriikin Museokeskus and Koylio Church are good opportunities to explore the local culture. Change things up with these side-trips from Tampere: Hame Castle (in Hameenlinna), Pori (Central Pori Church (Keski-Porin kirkko) & Yyteri Beach) and Laurinmaki Crofter's Museum (in Janakkala). There's still lots to do: stroll around Pyynikki Park and Observation Tower, explore the striking landscape of Seitsemisen Kansallispuisto, make a trip to Nasinneula Tower, and test your team's savvy at popular escape rooms.

To find other places to visit and more tourist information, read Tampere online vacation planner.

London, UK to Tampere is an approximately 8-hour combination of flight and train. You can also do a combination of car and train; or do a combination of car and ferry. The time zone difference moving from Greenwich Mean Time (GMT) to Eastern European Standard Time (EET) is 2 hours. Expect a daytime high around 24°C in July, and nighttime lows around 13°C. Finish your sightseeing early on the 26th (Fri) so you can 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.

Explore hidden gems such as Seurasaari Island and Open-Air Museum and Cathedral of Porvoo. Sea Fortress Suomenlinna and Helsinki Cathedral will appeal to history buffs. Change things up with these side-trips from Helsinki: Nuuksio National Park (in Espoo), Castle Hill (in Porvoo) and Maritime Centre Vellamo (in Kotka). There's much more to do: admire the striking features of Temppeliaukio Church, contemplate the long history of Mannerheim Museum, contemplate in the serene atmosphere at Johannes Church, and admire the masterpieces at Kansallisgalleria.

To find where to stay, more things to do, reviews, and tourist information, go to the Helsinki trip planner.

You can drive from Tampere to Helsinki in 2 hours. Other options are to take a train; or take a bus. In July, daily temperatures in Helsinki can reach 25°C, while at night they dip to 15°C. Finish your sightseeing early on the 31st (Wed) to allow enough time to travel back home.