13 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.

Get some cultural insight at Fortress of Suomenlinna and Seurasaari Island and Open-Air Museum. Give yourself a bit of retail therapy at Hakaniemi Market and Stockmann's Department Store. There's much more to do: soothe aching muscles at some of the top local wellness centers, contemplate in the serene atmosphere at Uspenskin Cathedral (Uspenskin Katedraali), tour the pleasant surroundings at Aurinkolahti Beach, and kick back and relax at Hietaranta Beach.

For photos, reviews, where to stay, and tourist information, refer to the Helsinki planning website .

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. The time zone difference moving from Singapore Time (SGT) to Eastern European Time (EET) is minus 6 hours. Expect colder temperatures when traveling from Singapore in December; daily highs in Helsinki reach 1°C and lows reach -4°C. Finish your sightseeing early on the 27th (Thu) so you can drive to Savonlinna.

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

Kick off your visit on the 27th (Thu): stop by Taito Shop Savonlinna, then step into the grandiose world of Olavinlinna Castle, and then pause for some serene contemplation at Pikkukirkko.

To find reviews, traveler tips, ratings, and tourist information, read our Savonlinna vacation planner .

You can drive from Helsinki to Savonlinna in 4 hours. Other options are to take a bus; or take a train. Expect a bit cooler temperatures when traveling from Helsinki in December; daily highs in Savonlinna reach -1°C and lows reach -7°C. Cap off your sightseeing on the 28th (Fri) early enough to travel to Asikkala.

Asikkala is a municipality of Finland. On the 28th (Fri), take in the architecture and atmosphere at Church of Hollola and then learn about winemaking at Pihamaa Estate & Winery.

To see ratings, reviews, traveler tips, and more tourist information, read Asikkala online journey planner .

Traveling by car from Savonlinna to Asikkala takes 3 hours. In December, daytime highs in Asikkala are -1°C, while nighttime lows are -6°C. Finish your sightseeing early on the 29th (Sat) to allow enough time to travel to Turku.

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

Do some cultural sightseeing at Turku Castle and Turku Cathedral. Give yourself a bit of retail therapy at Kauppakeskus Mylly and Turun Kauppahalli. When in Turku, make a side trip to see Louhisaari Manor in Askainen, approximately 38 minutes away. And it doesn't end there: stroll through Ispoinen Beach and Sauna, admire the landmark architecture of St Henry's Ecumenical Art Chappel, and explore the galleries of Aboa Vetus & Ars Nova.

To find other places to visit, ratings, more things to do, and tourist information, go to the Turku online trip itinerary builder .

You can drive from Asikkala to Turku in 3 hours. In December, plan for daily highs up to 1°C, and evening lows to -4°C. Finish your sightseeing early on the 1st (Tue) to allow enough time to travel to Hanko.

Hanko is a bilingual port town and municipality on the south coast of Finland, 130km west of Helsinki. On the 1st (Tue), tour the pleasant surroundings at Bellevue Beach and then make a trip to Hanko Water Tower.

To find where to stay, ratings, more things to do, and tourist information, read Hanko trip planning site .

You can drive from Turku to Hanko in 2 hours. Expect a daytime high around -3°C in January, and nighttime lows around -9°C. Finish up your sightseeing early on the 1st (Tue) so you can travel back home.