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.

Kids will enjoy Sea Fortress Suomenlinna and Uspenskin Cathedral (Uspenskin Katedraali). 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. And it doesn't end there: admire the landmark architecture of Temppeliaukio Church, appreciate the extensive heritage of The Esplanadi Park, get to know the resident critters at Korkeasaaren Elaintarha, and make a trip to Senate Square.

For ratings, maps, more things to do, and other tourist information, read our Helsinki day trip planning tool.

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. Prepare for little chillier weather when traveling from Sao Paulo in June: high temperatures in Helsinki hover around 21°C and lows are around 11°C. Finish your sightseeing early on the 8th (Sat) so you can drive 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, 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.

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.

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.

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.

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.