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.

You'll discover tucked-away gems like Seurasaari Island and Open-Air Museum and Finnish Aviation Museum. 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 52 minutes away). The adventure continues: contemplate the long history of Mannerheim Museum, admire the masterpieces at Sinebrychoff Art Museum, take in the architecture and atmosphere at Helsinki Cathedral, and learn more about the world around you at Natural History Museum (Luonnontieteellinen Museo).

To find photos, more things to do, other places to visit, and other tourist information, you can read our Helsinki trip website.

Stockholm, Sweden to Helsinki is an approximately 4-hour flight. You can also do a combination of ferry and train; or do a combination of ferry and bus. The time zone difference moving from Central European Standard Time (CET) to Eastern European Standard Time (EET) is 1 hour. Expect a daytime high around 21°C in June, and nighttime lows around 11°C. Finish your sightseeing early on the 5th (Fri) so you can 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. Eschew the tourist crowds and head to Lappeenranta Fortress and St. John's Church. Satisfy your inner culture vulture at Maritime Centre Vellamo and Salpa Line Museum. Change things up with these side-trips from Kotka: Lappeenranta (Sandcastle Lappeenranta & Saimaa Canal), Marian Kirkko (in Hamina) and Church of Ruotsinpyhtaa (in Ruotsinpyhtaa). Next up on the itinerary: 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 admire the landmark architecture of Saint Peter and Saint Paul Cathedral.

To see maps, more things to do, ratings, and more tourist information, read Kotka online day trip planner.

Getting from Helsinki to Kotka by car takes about 1.5 hours. Other options: take a bus; or take a train. June in Kotka sees daily highs of 22°C and lows of 11°C at night. Finish up your sightseeing early on the 9th (Tue) so you can go by car to Lahti.

Lahti is a city and municipality in Finland.Lahti is the capital of the Päijänne Tavastia region. Your cultural itinerary includes sights like Vapriikin Museokeskus and Sarkanniemi Theme Park. You'll discover tucked-away gems like Repovesi National Park and Apulandia. Change things up with these side-trips from Lahti: Laurinmaki Crofter's Museum (in Janakkala), Woikosken Automuseo (in Mantyharju) and Tampereen Tuomiokirkko (in Tampere). There's still lots to do: take in the architecture and atmosphere at Church of Hollola.

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Traveling by car from Kotka to Lahti takes 2 hours. Alternatively, you can take a train. In June, plan for daily highs up to 22°C, and evening lows to 11°C. 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): take in nature's colorful creations at Ainola - The Home of Aino and Jean Sibelius, then engage your brain at Heureka, then see the interesting displays at Ahola, and finally take in the spiritual surroundings of Jarvenpaa Mosque.

To find more things to do, where to stay, ratings, and tourist information, you can read our Jarvenpaa trip planner.

Traveling by car from Lahti to Jarvenpaa takes an hour. June in Jarvenpaa sees daily highs of 22°C and lows of 11°C at night. Wrap up your sightseeing on the 14th (Sun) early enough to travel back home.