14 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.

Step off the beaten path and head to Seurasaari Island and Open-Air Museum and Kansallisgalleria. Sea Fortress Suomenlinna and Temppeliaukio Church are good opportunities to explore the local culture. Change things up with a short trip to Inkoon kirkko in Inkoo (about 50 minutes away). There's lots more to do: steep yourself in history at Mannerheim Museum, pause for some serene contemplation at Helsinki Cathedral, take a stroll through Katajanokka, and see the interesting displays at Finnish Aviation Museum.

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Stockholm, Sweden to Helsinki is an approximately 3-hour flight. You can also do a combination of flight and train; or do a combination of ferry and train. Due to the time zone difference, you'll lose 1 hour traveling from Stockholm to Helsinki. In June, daytime highs in Helsinki are 21°C, while nighttime lows are 11°C. Wrap up your sightseeing on the 5th (Fri) to allow time to drive to Kotka.

Kotka is a city and municipality of Finland.Kotka is located on the coast of the Gulf of Finland at the mouth of Kymi River and it is part of the Kymenlaakso region in southern Finland. Discover out-of-the-way places like Maritime Centre Vellamo and Saimaa Canal. Get a sense of the local culture at Lappeenranta Fortress and Ylamaa Gem Society. Explore the numerous day-trip ideas around Kotka: Sandcastle Lappeenranta (in Lappeenranta), Church of Ruotsinpyhtaa (in Ruotsinpyhtaa) and Marian Kirkko (in Hamina). There's still lots to do: stroll around Sapokka Water Garden, get to know the fascinating history of St. Nicholas Orthodox Church, take in the spiritual surroundings of Kotka Church, and steep yourself in history at St. John's Church.

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Drive from Helsinki to Kotka in 1.5 hours. Alternatively, you can take a bus; or take a train. In June, plan for daily highs up to 22°C, and evening lows to 11°C. Finish up your sightseeing early on the 9th (Tue) so you can catch the train to Lahti.

Lahti is a city and municipality in Finland.Lahti is the capital of the Päijänne Tavastia region. Get some cultural insight at Vapriikin Museokeskus and Laurinmaki nature and culture area, Crofter's Museum. Step off the beaten path and head to Tampereen Tuomiokirkko and Woikosken Automuseo. Explore the numerous day-trip ideas around Lahti: Sarkanniemi Theme Park (in Tampere) and Repovesi National Park (in Kouvola). There's still lots to do: examine the collection at Apulandia and pause for some serene contemplation at Church of Hollola.

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Getting from Kotka to Lahti by train takes about 2 hours. Other options: drive; or take a bus. In June in Lahti, expect temperatures between 22°C during the day and 11°C at night. Finish your sightseeing early on the 13th (Sat) so you can drive to Jarvenpaa.

Järvenpää is a town and municipality of Finland.HistoryJärvenpää was separated from its parent community Tuusula in 1951. Start off your visit on the 14th (Sun): browse the exhibits of Ainola - The Home of Aino and Jean Sibelius, then engage your brain at Heureka, then contemplate the long history of Ahola, and finally contemplate in the serene atmosphere at Jarvenpaan moskeija.

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Traveling by car from Lahti to Jarvenpaa takes an hour. In June, daily temperatures in Jarvenpaa can reach 22°C, while at night they dip to 11°C. Finish your sightseeing early on the 14th (Sun) to allow enough time to travel back home.