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.

Family-friendly places like Linnanmaki Amusement Park and Korkeasaari Zoo will thrill your kids. Go for a jaunt from Helsinki to Espoo to see Nuuksio National Park about 46 minutes away. There's much more to do: brush up on your military savvy at Sea Fortress Suomenlinna, take in the spiritual surroundings of Uspenskin Cathedral (Uspenskin Katedraali), take in the architecture and atmosphere at Rock Church, and don't miss a visit to Senate Square.

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Sao Paulo, Brazil to Helsinki is an approximately 20-hour flight. You can also do a combination of bus and flight. The time zone difference moving from Brasilia Time (BRT) to Eastern European Time (EET) is 5 hours. Traveling from Sao Paulo in June, expect Helsinki to be little chillier, temps between 21°C and 11°C. Finish up your sightseeing early on the 8th (Sat) so you can go by car to Naantali.

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, gain insight at Turku Cathedral, then take an in-depth tour of Turku Castle, and finally get your game on at Moomin World.

For other places to visit, photos, maps, and more tourist information, use the Naantali holiday planning website .

Getting from Helsinki to Naantali by car takes about 2 hours. Other options: do a combination of train and bus; or do a combination of flight and bus. In June in Naantali, expect temperatures between 20°C during the day and 9°C at night. Finish up your sightseeing early on the 9th (Sun) 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 10th (Mon): look and learn at Sarkanniemi Theme Park. On the next day, explore the striking landscape of Seitsemisen Kansallispuisto.

To find ratings, maps, and tourist information, go to the Tampere attractions planner.

Traveling by car from Naantali to Tampere takes 2.5 hours. Alternatively, you can do a combination of bus and train. In June, plan for daily highs up to 20°C, and evening lows to 9°C. Finish your sightseeing early on the 11th (Tue) to allow enough time to take a train to Vaasa.

Vaasa is a city on the west coast of Finland. Kick off your visit on the 12th (Wed): step off the mainland to explore Kvarken Archipelago World Heritage Site.

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Getting from Tampere to Vaasa by train takes about 2.5 hours. Other options: drive; or take a bus. In June in Vaasa, expect temperatures between 19°C during the day and 9°C at night. Finish up your sightseeing early on the 12th (Wed) so you can travel to Harma.

Kick off your visit on the 13th (Thu): find something for the whole family at Powerpark.

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

Traveling by car from Vaasa to Harma takes 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 enough time to travel to Rovaniemi.

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

Start off your visit on the 14th (Fri): see exotic creatures in open habitats at a safari tour, enjoy some diversion at Snowman World Igloo Hotel, and then find something for the whole family at Santa Claus Village. Here are some ideas for day two: stop by Your Piece Of Finland, get engrossed in the history at Arktikum, then have fun at Santa Claus Office, and finally find something for the whole family at SantaPark - the Home Cavern of Santa Claus.

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Traveling by car from Harma to Rovaniemi takes 6 hours. Alternatively, you can fly. Expect a daytime high around 18°C in June, and nighttime lows around 9°C. Cap off your sightseeing on the 15th (Sat) early enough to travel back home.