13 days in Finland Itinerary

Oulu is a city and municipality of inhabitants in the region of Northern Ostrobothnia, Finland. Start off your visit on the 21st (Tue): shop like a local with Kauppahalli, see the interesting displays at Pohjois-Pohjanmaan museo, then look for gifts at Luovon Puoji, and finally stroll through Nallikari Beach. Get ready for a full day of sightseeing on the 22nd (Wed): identify plant and animal life at Hupisaaret Park, get a taste of the local shopping with Pohjoisen Valokuvakeskus, then examine the collection at Kierikki Stone Age Centre, and finally pause for some serene contemplation at Haukipudas Church.

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Orlando, USA to Oulu is an approximately 17.5-hour flight. The time zone difference when traveling from Orlando to Oulu is 7 hours. Traveling from Orlando in May, things will get much colder in Oulu: highs are around 54°F and lows about 39°F. Finish your sightseeing early on the 22nd (Wed) to allow enough time to travel to Savonlinna.

The picturesque town of Savonlinna sits on two islands surrounded by shimmering lakes and lush greenery.

On the 23rd (Thu), see the interesting displays at Lusto - The Finnish Forest Museum, take in the spiritual surroundings of Kerimaki Church, explore the historical opulence of Olavinlinna Castle, then don't miss a visit to Pikkukirkko, then stop by Taito Shop Savonlinna, and finally pause for some serene contemplation at Savonlinna Cathedral.

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Traveling by flight from Oulu to Savonlinna takes 6 hours. Alternatively, you can drive; or do a combination of flight and train. May in Savonlinna sees daily highs of 59°F and lows of 39°F at night. Finish up your sightseeing early on the 23rd (Thu) so you can go by car 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 24th (Fri): take in the spiritual surroundings of Tampere Cathedral, examine the collection at Vapriikin Museokeskus, get a taste of the local shopping with Galleria Ronga, then shop like a local with Laukko Manor, and finally stop by Keittioelamaa. Here are some ideas for day two: explore the wealth of natural beauty at Seitsemisen Kansallispuisto.

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You can drive from Savonlinna to Tampere in 5 hours. Alternatively, you can do a combination of flight and train; or do a combination of bus and train. May in Tampere sees daily highs of 59°F and lows of 39°F at night. Finish your sightseeing early on the 25th (Sat) so you can drive to Pori.

Pori is a city and municipality on the west coast of Finland. On the 26th (Sun), take in the spiritual surroundings of Central Pori Church (Keski-Porin kirkko), take in the exciting artwork at Pori Art Museum, then examine the collection at Villa Mairea, and finally kick back and relax at Yyteri Beach.

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Getting from Tampere to Pori by car takes about 1.5 hours. Other options: take a bus; or take a train. In May, plan for daily highs up to 59°F, and evening lows to 41°F. Wrap up your sightseeing on the 26th (Sun) 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 (Mon): step off the mainland to explore Vepsa Island, take in the spiritual surroundings of St Henry's Ecumenical Art Chappel, and then delve into the distant past at Aboa Vetus & Ars Nova. Here are some ideas for day two: take in the spiritual surroundings of Turku Cathedral, step into the grandiose world of Turku Castle, and then browse the different shops at Kauppakeskus Mylly.

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Traveling by car from Pori to Turku takes 2 hours. Alternatively, you can take a bus. In May, daytime highs in Turku are 59°F, while nighttime lows are 40°F. Finish up your sightseeing early on the 28th (Tue) so you can go by car to Helsinki.

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.

Deepen your sense of the past at sights like Seurasaari Island and Open-Air Museum and Sea Fortress Suomenlinna. Get a sense of the local culture at Rock Church and Kansallisgalleria. Get out of town with these interesting Helsinki side-trips: Jarvenpaa (Jarvenpaan Taidemuseo & Ainola - The Home of Aino and Jean Sibelius). And it doesn't end there: hunt for treasures at Hakaniemi Market, view the masterpieces at Okra, take in the spiritual surroundings of Uspenskin Cathedral (Uspenskin Katedraali), and get a taste of the local shopping with Galleria Lapinlahti.

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Drive from Turku to Helsinki in 2 hours. Alternatively, you can take a train; or fly. Expect a daytime high around 60°F in May, and nighttime lows around 43°F. On the 1st (Sat), wrap the sightseeing up by early afternoon so you can travel back home.