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Helsinki
— 3 nights
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Naantali
— 1 night
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Tampere
— 2 nights
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Vaasa
— 1 night
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Harma
— 1 night
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Rovaniemi
— 1 night
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Helsinki
— 3 nights

Daughter of the Baltic
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.Kids will enjoy Sea Fortress Suomenlinna and Temppeliaukio Church. When in Helsinki, make a side trip to see Nuuksio National Park in Espoo, approximately Espoo away. Pack the 6th (Thu) with family-friendly diversions at Linnanmaki Amusement Park. There's still lots to do: take in the architecture and atmosphere at Helsinki Cathedral, appreciate the extensive heritage of The Esplanadi Park, make a trip to Senate Square, and take in the spiritual surroundings of Kamppi Chapel of Silence.
For photos and more tourist information, use the Helsinki vacation site.
Sao Paulo, Brazil to Helsinki is an approximately 20-hour flight. Traveling from Sao Paulo to Helsinki, you'll lose 5 hours due to the time zone difference. Traveling from Sao Paulo in June, expect Helsinki to be a bit cooler, temps between 21°C and 11°C. Wrap up your sightseeing on the 8th (Sat) early enough to drive to Naantali.
Things to do in Helsinki
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Naantali
— 1 night

Naantali is a town in south-western Finland, known as one of the most important tourist centres of the country. Kick off your visit on the 9th (Sun): enjoy the sand and surf at Ispoinen Beach and Sauna, deepen your understanding at Turku Cathedral, then get engrossed in the history at Turku Castle, and finally have some family-friendly fun at Moomin World.
For photos, more things to do, where to stay, and tourist information, refer to the Naantali trip itinerary site.
You can drive from Helsinki to Naantali in 2 hours. Alternatively, you can take a bus; or fly. June in Naantali sees daily highs of 20°C and lows of 9°C at night. Cap off your sightseeing on the 9th (Sun) early enough to go by car to Tampere.
For photos, more things to do, where to stay, and tourist information, refer to the Naantali trip itinerary site.
You can drive from Helsinki to Naantali in 2 hours. Alternatively, you can take a bus; or fly. June in Naantali sees daily highs of 20°C and lows of 9°C at night. Cap off your sightseeing on the 9th (Sun) early enough to go by car to Tampere.
Things to do in Naantali
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Tampere
— 2 nights

Manchester of the North
Finland's third largest city, Tampere boasts an array of cultural offerings and a lively music scene.Kick off your visit on the 10th (Mon): get in on the family fun at Sarkanniemi Theme Park. Get ready for a full day of sightseeing on the 11th (Tue): look for all kinds of wild species at Seitsemisen Kansallispuisto.
To see more things to do, photos, reviews, and tourist information, use the Tampere trip itinerary app.
Traveling by car from Naantali to Tampere takes 2.5 hours. Alternatively, you can take a bus; or do a combination of bus and train. In June, daytime highs in Tampere are 20°C, while nighttime lows are 9°C. Finish your sightseeing early on the 11th (Tue) so you can take a train to Vaasa.
Things to do in Tampere
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Vaasa
— 1 night

Vaasa is a city on the west coast of Finland. Kick off your visit on the 12th (Wed): take in the dramatic natural features at Kvarken Archipelago World Heritage Site.
To see maps, where to stay, ratings, and tourist information, go to the Vaasa trip itinerary planner.
You can take a train from Tampere to Vaasa in 3 hours. Other options are to drive; or take a bus. In June in Vaasa, expect temperatures between 19°C during the day and 9°C at night. Wrap up your sightseeing on the 12th (Wed) to allow time to drive to Harma.
To see maps, where to stay, ratings, and tourist information, go to the Vaasa trip itinerary planner.
You can take a train from Tampere to Vaasa in 3 hours. Other options are to drive; or take a bus. In June in Vaasa, expect temperatures between 19°C during the day and 9°C at night. Wrap up your sightseeing on the 12th (Wed) to allow time to drive to Harma.
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Harma
— 1 night

On the 13th (Thu), find something for the whole family at Powerpark.
To see more things to do, maps, where to stay, and more tourist information, you can read our Harma road trip planning tool.
Getting from Vaasa to Harma by car takes about 1.5 hours. In June, daily temperatures in Harma can reach 20°C, while at night they dip to 9°C. Wrap up your sightseeing by early afternoon on the 13th (Thu) to allow time for travel to Rovaniemi.
To see more things to do, maps, where to stay, and more tourist information, you can read our Harma road trip planning tool.
Getting from Vaasa to Harma by car takes about 1.5 hours. In June, daily temperatures in Harma can reach 20°C, while at night they dip to 9°C. Wrap up your sightseeing by early afternoon on the 13th (Thu) to allow time for travel to Rovaniemi.
Things to do in Harma
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Rovaniemi
— 1 night

Official Hometown of Santa Claus
An urban center set amongst the great Arctic wilderness, Rovaniemi serves as the capital of Lapland province.Kick off your visit on the 14th (Fri): take an exotic tour of a safari tour, then have some family-friendly fun at Snowman World Igloo Hotel, and then make a trip to Santa Claus Village. Get ready for a full day of sightseeing on the next day: look for gifts at Your Piece Of Finland, take an in-depth tour of Arktikum, then see Santa Claus Office, and finally find something for the whole family at SantaPark - the Home Cavern of Santa Claus.
To find traveler tips, other places to visit, maps, and tourist information, refer to the Rovaniemi route planner.
Traveling by car from Harma to Rovaniemi takes 6.5 hours. Alternatively, you can do a combination of car and flight. Expect a daytime high around 18°C in June, and nighttime lows around 9°C. Finish up your sightseeing early on the 15th (Sat) so you can travel back home.
Things to do in Rovaniemi
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Finland travel guide
Land of a Thousand Lakes
Combining vast Nordic wilderness with bustling hip cities, Finland offers something to delight and surprise all its visitors. Generally speaking, the northern region is populated by unspoiled pine forests, glistening blue lakes, and a plethora of interesting wildlife, while the south is home to the nation's thoroughly modern urban centers. Although Finland holds the title of most sparsely populated county in the European Union, restaurants, bars, and nightclubs in cities like Helsinki, Espoo, and Tampere are often packed with fun-loving Finns. Do bring your dancing shoes, but don't forget your hiking boots either--you'll want to make use of the country's 37 national parks, spread throughout this "Land of a Thousand Lakes."