11 days in Finland Itinerary
11 days in Finland Itinerary
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11 days in Finland Itinerary
Start: Beirut
Fly:
7h
1
Helsinki
— 3 nights
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train:
1h 45min
2
Tampere
— 2 nights
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train:
1h 45min
3
Turku
— 2 nights
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Fly:
5h 30min
4
Inari
— 1 day
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Fly:
6h 30min
5
Savonlinna
— 1 day
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Fly:
17h
End: Beirut
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3
nights
Helsinki
3
nights

Daughter of the Baltic
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.You'll explore the less-touristy side of things at Spas & Wellness and Katajanokka. Museum-lovers will get to explore Seurasaari Island and Open-Air Museum and Museum of Contemporary Art Kiasma. Get out of town with these interesting Helsinki side-trips: Porvoo Old Town (in Porvoo) and Stromforsin ruukki (in Ruotsinpyhtaa). The adventure continues: admire the masterpieces at Kansallisgalleria, take an in-depth tour of National Museum of Finland, take a stroll through Ullanlinna, and learn more about the world around you at Natural History Museum (Luonnontieteellinen Museo).
To see maps, photos, ratings, and tourist information, read our Helsinki road trip app .
Beirut, Lebanon to Helsinki is an approximately 7-hour flight. You can also do a combination of flight and ferry; or drive. Traveling from Beirut in November, things will get colder in Helsinki: highs are around 5°C and lows about 0°C. Finish your sightseeing early on the 25th (Sun) to allow enough time to take a train to Tampere.
Things to do in Helsinki
Side Trips
Stromforsin ruukki, Porvoo Old Town
Find places to stay Nov 22 — 25:
Highlights from your plan

Seurasaari Island and Open-Air Museum
1:30pm, Sun Nov 25

Kansallisgalleria
4:30pm, Fri Nov 23

Natural History Museum (Luonnontieteellinen Museo)
4:30pm, Thu Nov 22
2
nights
Tampere
2
nights

Manchester of the North
Finland's third largest city, Tampere boasts an array of cultural offerings and a lively music scene.Kick off your visit on the 26th (Mon): enjoy the sand and surf at Rauhaniemi Beach, see the interesting displays at Vapriikin Museokeskus, and then relax and rejuvenate at some of the top local wellness centers. Here are some ideas for day two: kick back and relax at Riihiniemen Uimaranta, then enjoy breathtaking views from Pyynikki Park and Observation Tower, then contemplate the long history of Amuri Museum of Workers' Housing, and finally take in the spiritual surroundings of Tampere Cathedral.
To see reviews, where to stay, traveler tips, and other tourist information, read our Tampere trip itinerary tool .
Traveling by train from Helsinki to Tampere takes 2 hours. Alternatively, you can drive; or fly. In November in Tampere, expect temperatures between 3°C during the day and -1°C at night. Finish up your sightseeing early on the 27th (Tue) so you can catch the train to Turku.
Things to do in Tampere
Find places to stay Nov 25 — 27:
Highlights from your plan

Rauhaniemi Beach
10:00am, Mon Nov 26

Vapriikin Museokeskus
1:30pm, Mon Nov 26

Tampere Cathedral
5:00pm, Tue Nov 27
2
nights
Turku
2
nights

Official Christmas City of Finland
Sitting at the mouth of the Aura River, Turku is one of Finland's quaintest and most historically rich towns.Start off your visit on the 28th (Wed): deepen your understanding at Turku Cathedral, see the interesting displays at Luostarinmaki Handicrafts Museum, then enjoy the sand and surf at Ispoinen Beach and Sauna, and finally explore the historical opulence of Turku Castle. On your second day here, step off the mainland to explore Vepsa Island, explore the galleries of Ett Hem Museum, and then delve into the distant past at Aboa Vetus & Ars Nova.
For traveler tips, maps, reviews, and more tourist information, refer to the Turku trip itinerary site .
You can take a train from Tampere to Turku in 2 hours. Other options are to drive; or do a combination of train and flight. In November, plan for daily highs up to 5°C, and evening lows to 0°C. Wrap up your sightseeing on the 29th (Thu) to allow time to travel to Inari.
Things to do in Turku
Find places to stay Nov 27 — 29:
Highlights from your plan

Turku Castle
3:30pm, Wed Nov 28

Luostarinmaki Handicrafts Museum
11:30am, Wed Nov 28

Turku Cathedral
10:00am, Wed Nov 28
1
day
Inari
1
day

Kick off your visit on the 30th (Fri): relax in the rural setting at Reindeer Farm Petri Mattus, then examine the collection at Siida, and then pause for some serene contemplation at Pielpajarvi Wilderness Church.
To see more things to do, other places to visit, traveler tips, and more tourist information, read Inari tour itinerary builder site .
Do a combination of flight and shuttle from Turku to Inari in 5.5 hours. Alternatively, you can do a combination of train, flight, and shuttle; or drive. Traveling from Turku in November, things will get a bit cooler in Inari: highs are around -3°C and lows about -10°C. Wrap up your sightseeing on the 30th (Fri) early enough to travel to Savonlinna.
To see more things to do, other places to visit, traveler tips, and more tourist information, read Inari tour itinerary builder site .
Do a combination of flight and shuttle from Turku to Inari in 5.5 hours. Alternatively, you can do a combination of train, flight, and shuttle; or drive. Traveling from Turku in November, things will get a bit cooler in Inari: highs are around -3°C and lows about -10°C. Wrap up your sightseeing on the 30th (Fri) early enough to travel to Savonlinna.
Things to do in Inari
Find places to stay Nov 29 — 30:
Highlights from your plan

Siida
1:00pm, Fri Nov 30

Pielpajarvi Wilderness Church
4:00pm, Fri Nov 30

Reindeer Farm Petri Mattus
10:00am, Fri Nov 30
1
day
Savonlinna
1
day

The picturesque town of Savonlinna sits on two islands surrounded by shimmering lakes and lush greenery.Start off your visit on the 1st (Sat): take in the spiritual surroundings of Kerimaki Church, see the interesting displays at Lusto - The Finnish Forest Museum, then step into the grandiose world of Olavinlinna Castle, then see the interesting displays at Savonlinna Provincial Museum, and finally explore the historical opulence of Savonlinna Cathedral.
To see traveler tips, ratings, reviews, and tourist information, read Savonlinna trip itinerary planning website .
Do a combination of shuttle and flight from Inari to Savonlinna in 6.5 hours. Alternatively, you can do a combination of shuttle, flight, and train; or drive. Plan for a bit warmer temperatures traveling from Inari in December, with highs in Savonlinna at -1°C and lows at -7°C. Cap off your sightseeing on the 1st (Sat) early enough to travel back home.
Things to do in Savonlinna
Side Trips
Lusto - The Finnish Forest Museum, Kerimaki Church
Find places to stay Nov 30 — Dec 1:
Highlights from your plan

Olavinlinna Castle
1:00pm, Sat Dec 1

Lusto - The Finnish Forest Museum
11:00am, Sat Dec 1

Savonlinna Provincial Museum
3:00pm, Sat Dec 1
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