11 days in Finland Itinerary

Kick off your visit on the 15th (Fri): stroll around Hagen - Ramsholmen - Hogholmen, then take in the architecture and atmosphere at Snappertunan kirkko, then explore the ancient world of Raseborg Castle, and finally make a trip to Fiskars Village.

To see photos, where to stay, traveler tips, and tourist information, go to the Fiskars trip builder.

London, UK to Fiskars is an approximately 8.5-hour combination of flight and car. You can also drive. The time zone difference moving from Greenwich Mean Time to Eastern European Standard Time is 2 hours. Traveling from London in February, expect Fiskars to be little chillier, temps between 0°C and -6°C. Finish your sightseeing early on the 15th (Fri) to allow enough 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.

Kick off your visit on the 16th (Sat): contemplate in the serene atmosphere at Turku Cathedral, enjoy the sand and surf at Ispoinen Beach and Sauna, then explore the historical opulence of Turku Castle, and finally buy something for everyone on your list at Kauppakeskus Mylly.

For other places to visit, maps, traveler tips, and other tourist information, refer to the Turku journey planner.

Traveling by car from Fiskars to Turku takes 1.5 hours. February in Turku sees daily highs of 0°C and lows of -5°C at night. Cap off your sightseeing on the 16th (Sat) early enough to go by car to Hameenlinna.

Hämeenlinna is a city and municipality of about inhabitants in the heart of the historical province of Häme in the south of Finland. Start off your visit on the 17th (Sun): get in on the family fun at Ahvenisto, pause for some serene contemplation at Holy Cross Church, examine the collection at Palander House, then browse the exhibits of Birthplace of Jean Sibelius, then pause for some serene contemplation at Hauhon kirkko, and finally brush up on your military savvy at The Parola Armour Museum.

To see photos, maps, traveler tips, and more tourist information, use the Hameenlinna itinerary planning app.

Traveling by car from Turku to Hameenlinna takes 2 hours. Alternatively, you can take a train; or take a bus. Expect a daytime high around -1°C in February, and nighttime lows around -7°C. Finish your sightseeing early on the 17th (Sun) so you can drive to Savonlinna.

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

Start off your visit on the 18th (Mon): see the interesting displays at Lusto - The Finnish Forest Museum, contemplate in the serene atmosphere at Kerimaki Church, examine the collection at Savonlinna Provincial Museum, then step into the grandiose world of Olavinlinna Castle, then take in the architecture and atmosphere at Pikkukirkko, and finally stop by Taito Shop Savonlinna.

To see ratings, reviews, other places to visit, and other tourist information, you can read our Savonlinna route planner.

Drive from Hameenlinna to Savonlinna in 4 hours. Alternatively, you can fly; or take a bus. February in Savonlinna sees daily highs of -3°C and lows of -9°C at night. Cap off your sightseeing on the 18th (Mon) early enough to go by car to Lappeenranta.

On the shores of the country's largest lake system, Lappeenrata serves as the economic and cultural center of southeast Finland.

On the 19th (Tue), take in the dramatic scenery at Imatra Waterfall, take in the architecture and atmosphere at Nuijamaa Church, explore the activities along Saimaa Canal, then look for gifts at MyGoodKnife, and finally examine the collection at Wolkoff House Museum.

To see ratings, traveler tips, more things to do, and tourist information, read our Lappeenranta itinerary planner.

Getting from Savonlinna to Lappeenranta by car takes about 2 hours. Other options: take a train; or take a bus. In February in Lappeenranta, expect temperatures between -2°C during the day and -7°C at night. Finish your sightseeing early on the 19th (Tue) so you can drive to Kotka.

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. Kick off your visit on the 20th (Wed): enjoy the sand and surf at Beach Mansikkalahti, look for all kinds of wild species at Riverside Park, tour the pleasant surroundings at Santalahti Nature Trail, then stop by Linden Esplanade, and finally steep yourself in history at Kotka Church.

To find maps, photos, where to stay, and tourist information, go to the Kotka travel itinerary planner.

Drive from Lappeenranta to Kotka in 1.5 hours. Alternatively, you can take a bus; or take a train. Expect a daytime high around -2°C in February, and nighttime lows around -7°C. Cap off your sightseeing on the 20th (Wed) early enough to go by car to Porvoo.

Porvoo, one of Finland's oldest and prettiest towns, boasts cobbled streets, famous red-brick warehouses, and a charming river.

Start off your visit on the 21st (Thu): steep yourself in history at The Runeberg Home, take in the exciting artwork at Nasin Kartanon Galleria, stop by Riimikko, appreciate the extensive heritage of Castle Hill, then take in the spiritual surroundings of Cathedral of Porvoo, and finally revel in the low prices at Brunberg Candy Factory Shop.

To find maps, ratings, and more tourist information, use the Porvoo vacation planner.

You can drive from Kotka to Porvoo in an hour. Alternatively, you can take a bus. February in Porvoo sees daily highs of 0°C and lows of -5°C at night. Cap off your sightseeing on the 21st (Thu) early enough to go by car to Espoo.

Espoo is the second largest city and municipality in Finland. On the 22nd (Fri), walk around Nuuksio National Park.

To see other places to visit, reviews, maps, and more tourist information, read our Espoo online tour planner.

Traveling by car from Porvoo to Espoo takes an hour. Alternatively, you can do a combination of bus and train; or take a bus. In February, daily temperatures in Espoo can reach 0°C, while at night they dip to -5°C. Wrap up your sightseeing on the 22nd (Fri) 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.

Start off your visit on the 23rd (Sat): pause for some serene contemplation at Temppeliaukio Church, make a trip to Hakaniemi Market, take in the exciting artwork at ARTag Gallery, then steep yourself in history at Seurasaari Island and Open-Air Museum, and finally explore the world behind art at Jarvenpaan Taidemuseo. Get ready for a full day of sightseeing on the next day: take in the architecture and atmosphere at Helsinki Cathedral, view the masterpieces at Okra, explore the world behind art at Kansallisgalleria, wander the streets of Katajanokka, then step into the grandiose world of Sea Fortress Suomenlinna, and finally take in the exciting artwork at Galleria Lapinlahti.

For where to stay, ratings, other places to visit, and other tourist information, read our Helsinki road trip site.

Helsinki is just a short distance from Espoo. In February in Helsinki, expect temperatures between 0°C during the day and -3°C at night. Finish up your sightseeing early on the 24th (Sun) so you can travel back home.