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.

Get some cultural insight at Sea Fortress Suomenlinna and The National Museum of Finland. Popular historic sites such as Temppeliaukio Church and Seurasaari Island and Open-Air Museum are in your itinerary. There's still lots to do: learn more about the world around you at Natural History Museum (Luonnontieteellinen Museo), kick back and relax at Hietaranta Beach, take in the spiritual surroundings of Kamppi Chapel of Silence, and explore the world behind art at Kansallisgalleria.

To find reviews, traveler tips, and more tourist information, you can read our Helsinki online road trip planner.

Vienna, Austria to Helsinki is an approximately 6-hour flight. You can also drive; or do a combination of train, bus, and ferry. Traveling from Vienna to Helsinki, you'll lose 1 hour due to the time zone difference. In July, Helsinki is slightly colder than Vienna - with highs of °C and lows of °C. Wrap up your sightseeing on the 21st (Sat) early enough to drive to Savonlinna.

The picturesque town of Savonlinna sits on two islands surrounded by shimmering lakes and lush greenery.

On the 21st (Sat), take in the spiritual surroundings of Kerimaki Church, thenexplore the historical opulence of Olavinlinna Castle, and then take in the architecture and atmosphere at Savonlinna Cathedral.

To find traveler tips, more things to do, photos, and other tourist information, you can read our Savonlinna trip planner.

Traveling by car from Helsinki to Savonlinna takes 4 hours. Alternatively, you can fly; or take a train. In July, plan for daily highs up to °C, and evening lows to °C. You'll have a few hours on the 22nd (Sun) to wrap things up before traveling to Aland Island.

There are many things that distinguish the autonomous Aland Islands from the rest of Finland, including the fact that they have their own parliament, issue their own stamps, and speak Swedish as the official language.

Kick off your visit on the 23rd (Mon): get engrossed in the history at Kobba Klintar, see the interesting displays at Museumship Pommern, and then brush up on your military savvy at Aland Maritime Museum. On the 24th (Tue), you'll have a packed day of sightseeing: see the interesting displays at Kastelholm Castle, thenstep into the grandiose world of Jan Karlsgården Outdoor museum Jan Karlsgården, and then see the interesting displays at Aland Hunting & Fishing Museum.

For more things to do, where to stay, ratings, and other tourist information, you can read our Aland Island journey site.

You can do a combination of train, flight, and car from Savonlinna to Aland Island in 9 hours. Alternatively, you can do a combination of flight and car; or drive. Expect a daytime high around °C in July, and nighttime lows around °C. Finish your sightseeing early on the 25th (Wed) to allow enough time to travel to Turku.

Sitting at the mouth of the Aura River, Turku is one of Finland's quaintest and most historically rich towns.

Kick off your visit on the 25th (Wed): take in the spiritual surroundings of Turku Cathedral, see the interesting displays at Luostarinmaen Kasityolaismuseo, and then enjoy the sand and surf at Ispoinen Beach and Sauna. Keep things going the next day: make a trip to Archangel Michael's church, step into the grandiose world of Turku Castle, and then take an in-depth tour of Aboa Vetus & Ars Nova.

To see ratings, reviews, photos, and tourist information, read our Turku sightseeing app.

You can fly from Aland Island to Turku in 2.5 hours. Other options are to do a combination of car and ferry; or do a combination of car, ferry, and bus. In July, daytime highs in Turku are °C, while nighttime lows are °C. Finish up your sightseeing early on the 27th (Fri) so you can go by car to Rauma.

Rauma is a town and municipality of ca. Kick off your visit on the 27th (Fri): pause for some serene contemplation at The Church of the Holy Cross, thenget engrossed in the history at The Old Town Hall Museum, thenget to know the fascinating history of Old Rauma, and finally enjoy the sand and surf at Yyteri Beach. On the 28th (Sat), you'll have a packed day of sightseeing: see the interesting displays at Automobile Museum, thentake in the architecture and atmosphere at Uusikaupunki Old Church, and then see the interesting displays at Bonk Museum.

To find traveler tips, maps, photos, and other tourist information, read Rauma online trip itinerary planner.

Traveling by car from Turku to Rauma takes 1.5 hours. Alternatively, you can take a bus. July in Rauma sees daily highs of °C and lows of °C at night. Finish your sightseeing early on the 28th (Sat) so you can drive to Tampere.

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

On the 29th (Sun), find something for the whole family at Sarkanniemi Theme Park. Get ready for a full day of sightseeing on the 30th (Mon): take in panoramic vistas at Pyynikki Park and Observation Tower, enjoy the sand and surf at Rauhaniemi Beach, thentake in the spiritual surroundings of Tampereen Tuomiokirkko, and finally take in the spiritual surroundings of Vanha Kirkko.

For where to stay, other places to visit, and tourist information, read Tampere trip planning website.

You can drive from Rauma to Tampere in 2 hours. Alternatively, you can take a bus; or do a combination of bus and train. In July in Tampere, expect temperatures between °C during the day and °C at night. Wrap up your sightseeing on the 30th (Mon) to allow time to travel back home.