11 days in Finland Itinerary

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.

Give yourself a bit of retail therapy at Market Square Kauppatori and Kamppi Shopping Centre. Your cultural itinerary includes sights like Sea Fortress Suomenlinna and Helsinki Cathedral. Step out of Helsinki to go to Espoo and see Nuuksio National Park, which is approximately 48 minutes away. There's much more to do: admire the landmark architecture of Temppeliaukio Church, look for gifts at Artisaani, identify plant and animal life at Laajalahti Nature Reserve, and contemplate in the serene atmosphere at Uspenskin Cathedral (Uspenskin Katedraali).

To see where to stay, other places to visit, more things to do, and other tourist information, use the Helsinki trip builder site.

Chennai, India to Helsinki is an approximately 15-hour flight. You'll gain 3.5 hours traveling from Chennai to Helsinki due to the time zone difference. In April, Helsinki is colder than Chennai - with highs of 9°C and lows of 0°C. Finish up your sightseeing early on the 10th (Wed) so you can go by car to Turku.

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

Kick off your visit on the 11th (Thu): explore the historical opulence of Turku Castle, brush up on your military savvy at Forum Marinum Maritime Centre, then kick back and relax at Ispoinen Beach and Sauna, and finally view the masterpieces at Galleria Joella. Get ready for a full day of sightseeing on the next day: buy something for everyone on your list at Turun Kauppahalli, get engrossed in the history at Aboa Vetus & Ars Nova, then see the interesting displays at Luostarinmaen Kasityolaismuseo, and finally steep yourself in history at Turku Cathedral.

For photos, more things to do, maps, and more tourist information, read our Turku trip planner.

Getting from Helsinki to Turku by car takes about 2 hours. Other options: take a train; or fly. April in Turku sees daily highs of 9°C and lows of -1°C at night. Wrap up your sightseeing on the 12th (Fri) to allow time to drive to Tampere.

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

Start off your visit on the 13th (Sat): identify plant and animal life at Hatanpaa Arboretum, stop by Ideapark, then take in the spiritual surroundings of Tampereen Tuomiokirkko, and finally see the interesting displays at Vapriikin Museokeskus. Get ready for a full day of sightseeing on the next day: get in on the family fun at Sarkanniemi Theme Park.

To see ratings, reviews, maps, and tourist information, refer to the Tampere trip maker app.

Drive from Turku to Tampere in 2 hours. Alternatively, you can take a train; or take a bus. In April, plan for daily highs up to 8°C, and evening lows to -1°C. Finish your sightseeing early on the 14th (Sun) to allow enough time to travel to Kittila.

Kittilä is a municipality of Finland and a popular holiday resort.It is located in northern Finland north of the Arctic Circle within the Lapland region. On the 15th (Mon), join the crowd at Icekarting Levi.

To see maps, other places to visit, and other tourist information, go to the Kittila road trip planning website.

You can fly from Tampere to Kittila in 5 hours. Other options are to do a combination of train and bus; or drive. Traveling from Tampere in April, expect nights in Kittila to be about the same, around -4°C, while days are little chillier, around 3°C. Finish your sightseeing early on the 16th (Tue) so you can travel back home.