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.

Tallinn Old Town has been added to your itinerary. Deepen your sense of the past at sights like Seurasaari Island and Open-Air Museum and Helsinki Cathedral. Sea Fortress Suomenlinna and Kansallisgalleria will appeal to museum buffs. The adventure continues: hunt for treasures at Hakaniemi Market, contemplate in the serene atmosphere at Uspenskin Cathedral (Uspenskin Katedraali), admire the striking features of Rock Church, and find something for the whole family at Linnanmaki Amusement Park.

To find ratings, where to stay, reviews, and more tourist information, refer to the Helsinki day trip planner .

Singapore, Singapore to Helsinki is an approximately 15.5-hour flight. You can also do a combination of flight and ferry; or do a combination of flight and train. You'll gain 6 hours traveling from Singapore to Helsinki due to the time zone difference. Traveling from Singapore in June, expect Helsinki to be colder, temps between 21°C and 11°C. You'll have a few hours on the 11th (Tue) to wrap things up before traveling to Turku.

Sitting at the mouth of the Aura River, Turku is one of Finland's quaintest and most historically rich towns.

On the 11th (Tue), explore the world behind art at Aboa Vetus & Ars Nova, explore the historical opulence of Turku Castle, and then see the interesting displays at Luostarinmaki Handicrafts Museum. On the 12th (Wed), you'll have a packed day of sightseeing: browse the different shops at Kauppakeskus Mylly, take in the spiritual surroundings of St Henry's Ecumenical Art Chappel, then admire the masterpieces at Ett Hem Museum, and finally steep yourself in history at Turku Cathedral.

To see other places to visit, more things to do, where to stay, and tourist information, go to the Turku travel planner.

You can drive from Helsinki to Turku in 2 hours. Other options are to take a train; or fly. In June, daytime highs in Turku are 20°C, while nighttime lows are 9°C. You'll have a few hours on the 13th (Thu) to wrap things up before traveling to Tampere.

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

Kick off your visit on the 13th (Thu): see the interesting displays at The Finnish Labour Museum Werstas, take in the architecture and atmosphere at Finlayson Church, and then see the interesting displays at Tampere City Library, Metso. Get ready for a full day of sightseeing on the next day: look and learn at Sarkanniemi Theme Park.

To see ratings, other places to visit, and other tourist information, use the Tampere trip tool .

You can take a train from Turku to Tampere in 2 hours. Alternatively, you can drive; or do a combination of flight and train. In June in Tampere, expect temperatures between 20°C during the day and 9°C at night. You'll have a few hours on the 15th (Sat) to wrap things up before traveling to Oulu.

Oulu is a city and municipality of inhabitants in the region of Northern Ostrobothnia, Finland. For photos, more things to do, maps, and other tourist information, refer to the Oulu sightseeing planner .

Traveling by combination of train and flight from Tampere to Oulu takes 4.5 hours. Alternatively, you can take a train; or drive. In June, daytime highs in Oulu are 19°C, while nighttime lows are 10°C. Wrap up your sightseeing on the 15th (Sat) early enough to take a train to Rovaniemi.

An urban center set amongst the great Arctic wilderness, Rovaniemi serves as the capital of Lapland province.

Keep things going the next day: see Santa Claus Office, explore the different monuments and memorials at German Soldier s Cemetery, get engrossed in the history at Arktikum, take in the views from Lumberjack's Candle Bridge, then take an in-depth tour of Rovaniemi Local History Museum, and finally identify plant and animal life at Wildlife Areas.

To see maps, reviews, traveler tips, and other tourist information, you can read our Rovaniemi trip site .

You can take a train from Oulu to Rovaniemi in 2.5 hours. Alternatively, you can take a bus; or drive. In June in Rovaniemi, expect temperatures between 18°C during the day and 9°C at night. Finish your sightseeing early on the 17th (Mon) so you can travel back home.