12 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.

Step out of the city life by going to Nature & Wildlife Tours and Arctic Expedition. Get a sense of the local culture at Sea Fortress Suomenlinna and Temppeliaukio Church. Take a break from Helsinki with a short trip to Sipoonkorven Kansallispuisto in Vantaa, about 30 minutes away. There's still lots to do: admire the masterpieces at Kansallisgalleria, take in the architecture and atmosphere at Helsinki Cathedral, look for all kinds of wild species at Laajalahti Nature Reserve, and get outside with King's Road.

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If you are flying in from United Kingdom, the closest major aiports are Helsinki Vantaa Airport, Turku Airport and Tampere-Pirkkala Airport. In April, plan for daily highs up to 9°C, and evening lows to 0°C. Wrap up your sightseeing on the 16th (Tue) early enough to drive to Porvoo.

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

Kick off your visit on the 17th (Wed): contemplate the long history of The Runeberg Home, pause for some serene contemplation at Loviisan kirkko, then explore the striking landscape at Hiidenkirnut, and finally make a trip to Söderskärin majakka. Keep things going the next day: contemplate the long history of Castle Hill, take a stroll around Taidetehdas - Culture and Congress Center, then walk around Runeberg Park, then take in the spiritual surroundings of Cathedral of Porvoo, and finally make a trip to Porvoo Old Town.

For other places to visit, reviews, and other tourist information, go to the Porvoo trip planner.

Drive from Helsinki to Porvoo in an hour. Alternatively, you can take a bus; or take a train. In April, daily temperatures in Porvoo can reach 9°C, while at night they dip to 0°C. Wrap up your sightseeing on the 18th (Thu) 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 19th (Fri): kick back and relax at Vepsa Island, then admire the striking features of St Henry's Ecumenical Art Chappel, and then get engrossed in the history at Aboa Vetus & Ars Nova. Get ready for a full day of sightseeing on the next day: contemplate in the serene atmosphere at Turku Cathedral, see the interesting displays at Luostarinmaen Kasityolaismuseo, and then cool off at JukuPark Turku.

To see photos, maps, traveler tips, and more tourist information, read our Turku online tour itinerary maker.

Traveling by car from Porvoo to Turku takes 2.5 hours. Alternatively, you can do a combination of bus and train; or fly. In April in Turku, expect temperatures between 9°C during the day and -1°C at night. Finish up your sightseeing early on the 20th (Sat) so you can go by car to Rauma.

Rauma is a town and municipality of ca. Kick off your visit on the 21st (Sun): learn about all things military at Rauman Merimuseo - Rauma Maritime Museum, examine the collection at Marela Museum House, examine the collection at Kirsti - Sailor's Home Museum, then explore the different monuments and memorials at Burial Site of Sammallahdenmaki, and finally contemplate in the serene atmosphere at Central Pori Church (Keski-Porin kirkko). Get ready for a full day of sightseeing on the next day: enjoy the sea views from Kylmapihlaja Lighthouse Island, get to know the fascinating history of Old Rauma, then take an in-depth tour of The Old Town Hall Museum, then stop by Ruokapuoti Lumo, and finally take in the architecture and atmosphere at The Church of the Holy Cross.

To see other places to visit, reviews, more things to do, and tourist information, read our Rauma day trip tool.

Traveling by car from Turku to Rauma takes 1.5 hours. Alternatively, you can take a bus. April in Rauma sees daily highs of 8°C and lows of -1°C at night. Finish up your sightseeing early on the 22nd (Mon) so you can travel to Hanko.

Hanko is a bilingual port town and municipality on the south coast of Finland, 130km west of Helsinki. On the 23rd (Tue), explore the wealth of natural beauty at Ekenas Archipelago National Park.

Before you visit Hanko, use our trip planner to discover what you can do and see there.

You can drive from Rauma to Hanko in 3 hours. In April in Hanko, expect temperatures between 9°C during the day and -1°C at night. Wrap up your sightseeing by early afternoon on the 24th (Wed) to allow enough time to travel back home.