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.

Shop till you drop at Hakaniemi Market and Boss Shop. Your cultural itinerary includes sights like Fortress of Suomenlinna and Uspenskin Cathedral (Uspenskin Katedraali). Pack the 26th (Wed) with family-friendly diversions at Linnanmaki Amusement Park. There's much more to do: kick back and relax at Aurinkolahti Beach, stop by Marimekko, meet the residents at Korkeasaari Zoo, and take a stroll through Ullanlinna.

To find more things to do, maps, ratings, and tourist information, go to the Helsinki travel route planner.

Bengaluru, India to Helsinki is an approximately 14.5-hour flight. You can also do a combination of flight and ferry. Traveling from Bengaluru to Helsinki, you'll gain 3 hours due to the time zone difference. Plan for cooler temperatures traveling from Bengaluru in December, with highs in Helsinki at 3°C and lows at -3°C. Wrap up your sightseeing on the 26th (Wed) early enough 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 27th (Thu): step into the grandiose world of Turku Castle, enjoy the sand and surf at Ispoinen Beach and Sauna, then examine the collection at Luostarinmaki Handicrafts Museum, and finally take in the spiritual surroundings of Turku Cathedral. On your second day here, head off the coast to Vepsa Island and then explore the wealth of natural beauty at Kurjenrahka National Park.

For maps, other places to visit, ratings, and tourist information, refer to the Turku trip maker website .

You can drive from Helsinki to Turku in 2 hours. Alternatively, you can take a train; or fly. In December, daytime highs in Turku are 1°C, while nighttime lows are -4°C. Wrap up your sightseeing on the 28th (Fri) to allow time to travel to Mustasaari.

Korsholm is a municipality of Finland. Kick off your visit on the 29th (Sat): look for all kinds of wild species at Kvarken Archipelago World Heritage Site.

For where to stay, ratings, photos, and more tourist information, use the Mustasaari online trip itinerary planner .

You can drive from Turku to Mustasaari in 4.5 hours. Alternatively, you can fly. December in Mustasaari sees daily highs of 0°C and lows of -5°C at night. Finish your sightseeing early on the 29th (Sat) to allow enough time to travel to Lahti.

Lahti is a city and municipality in Finland.Lahti is the capital of the Päijänne Tavastia region. On the 30th (Sun), tour the pleasant surroundings at Messila Maailma Oy Ski Center, don't miss a visit to Musical Fountain, and then take a stroll around Sibelius Hall.

To see other places to visit, ratings, and more tourist information, refer to the Lahti trip planner.

Use the Route module to find suitable travel options from Mustasaari to Lahti. In December in Lahti, expect temperatures between -1°C during the day and -6°C at night. Cap off your sightseeing on the 30th (Sun) early enough to travel back home.