13 days in Finland Itinerary

Start off your visit on the 4th (Sun): find something for the whole family at Powerpark.

For traveler tips, ratings, more things to do, and other tourist information, refer to the Harma travel tool .

Dubai, United Arab Emirates to Harma is an approximately 17.5-hour flight. You'll gain 2 hours traveling from Dubai to Harma due to the time zone difference. Plan for much colder temperatures traveling from Dubai in August, with highs in Harma at 22°C and lows at 11°C. Wrap up your sightseeing by early afternoon on the 4th (Sun) to allow enough time to travel to Tampere.

Finland's third largest city, Tampere boasts an array of cultural offerings and a lively music scene.

Bring the kids along to Sarkanniemi Theme Park and Yyteri Beach. Explore the numerous day-trip ideas around Tampere: Juselius Mausoleum (in Pori), Ahvenisto (in Hameenlinna) and Ahtari Zoo (in Ahtari). There's more to do: kick back and relax at Riihiniemen Uimaranta and admire the striking features of Aleksanterin Kirkko.

To find ratings, reviews, maps, and other tourist information, use the Tampere trip site .

Drive from Harma to Tampere in 3.5 hours. In August, plan for daily highs up to 23°C, and evening lows to 11°C. Wrap up your sightseeing on the 8th (Thu) early enough to 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 (Fri): browse the collection at Turku City Library, get in on the family fun at Vaski Adventure Island, and then get your game on at Moomin World. Here are some ideas for day two: grab your bike and head to Bike Rental - by Carfield, gain insight at Turku Cathedral, then see the interesting displays at Aboa Vetus & Ars Nova, and finally get engrossed in the history at Forum Marinum Maritime Centre.

For where to stay, traveler tips, maps, and other tourist information, go to the Naantali road trip planning app .

You can drive from Tampere to Naantali in 2.5 hours. Alternatively, you can do a combination of train and bus. In August, plan for daily highs up to 23°C, and evening lows to 12°C. Finish up your sightseeing early on the 10th (Sat) 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.

Kids will appreciate attractions like Korkeasaari Zoo and Finnish Toy Museum Hevosenkenka. Explore Helsinki's surroundings by going to Porvoo Old Town (in Porvoo) and Heureka (in Vantaa). And it doesn't end there: brush up on your military savvy at Sea Fortress Suomenlinna, make a trip to Senate Square, take in the spiritual surroundings of Temppeliaukion Church, and admire the striking features of Helsinki Central Railway Station.

To see where to stay, maps, reviews, and more tourist information, read our Helsinki tour site .

Drive from Naantali to Helsinki in 2 hours. Alternatively, you can take a train; or fly. In August, daily temperatures in Helsinki can reach 24°C, while at night they dip to 13°C. Wrap up your sightseeing by early afternoon on the 15th (Thu) to allow enough time to travel back home.