11 days in Helsinki, Tampere & Turku 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.

Your inner history buff will appreciate Sea Fortress Suomenlinna and Kamppi Chapel of Silence. Give yourself a bit of retail therapy at Old Market Hall and Kamppi Shopping Centre. Take a break from Helsinki with a short trip to Sibelius Hall in Lahti, about 1h 15 min away. And it doesn't end there: admire the landmark architecture of Temppeliaukio Church, stop by Boss Shop, kick back and relax at Aurinkolahti Beach, and contemplate in the serene atmosphere at Uspenskin Cathedral (Uspenskin Katedraali).

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Dhaka City, Bangladesh to Helsinki is an approximately 16.5-hour flight. You can also drive. The time zone difference moving from India Standard Time to Eastern European Standard Time is minus 3.5 hours. In September, plan for daily highs up to 19°C, and evening lows to 8°C. Cap off your sightseeing on the 16th (Sun) early enough to go by car to Tampere.

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

On the 16th (Sun), admire nature's wide array of creatures at Sarkanniemi Theme Park. Here are some ideas for day two: tour the pleasant surroundings at Rauhaniemi Beach, take in the spiritual surroundings of Tampereen Tuomiokirkko, then examine the collection at Vapriikin Museokeskus, and finally steep yourself in history at Amuri Museum of Workers' Housing.

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Drive from Helsinki to Tampere in 2 hours. Alternatively, you can take a train; or take a bus. Expect a daytime high around 17°C in September, and nighttime lows around 7°C. Wrap up your sightseeing on the 18th (Tue) 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.

Popular historic sites such as Turku Castle and Old Rauma are in your itinerary. You'll enjoy a bit of beach vacationing at Ispoinen Beach and Sauna and Vepsa Island. Next up on the itinerary: buy something for everyone on your list at Turun Kauppahalli, take a stroll through Naantali Old Town, contemplate the long history of Kuusisto Manor, and examine the collection at Luostarinmaen Kasityolaismuseo.

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Drive from Tampere to Turku in 2 hours. Alternatively, you can take a train; or take a bus. In September, daily temperatures in Turku can reach 18°C, while at night they dip to 7°C. Wrap up your sightseeing on the 20th (Thu) to allow time to travel back home.