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 Temppeliaukio Church. Popular historic sites such as Seurasaari Island and Open-Air Museum and Mannerheim Museum are in your itinerary. There's lots more to do: get a new perspective on nature at Natural History Museum (Luonnontieteellinen Museo), contemplate in the serene atmosphere at Kamppi Chapel of Silence, enjoy the sand and surf at Hietaranta Beach, and hunt for treasures at Market Square Kauppatori.

To see maps, photos, ratings, and tourist information, refer to the Helsinki vacation planning website.

Vienna, Austria to Helsinki is an approximately 6-hour flight. You can also drive; or do a combination of train, bus, and ferry. The time zone changes from Central European Standard Time to Eastern European Standard Time, which is usually a 1 hour difference. Traveling from Vienna in July, expect Helsinki to be little chillier, temps between 25°C and 15°C. Finish up your sightseeing early on the 21st (Sat) so you can go by car 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, then explore 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 24°C, and evening lows to 13°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. Keep things going the next day: examine the collection at Kastelholm Castle and then see the interesting displays at Aland Hunting & Fishing Museum.

To see traveler tips, where to stay, photos, and more tourist information, use the Aland Island road trip planner.

Getting from Savonlinna to Aland Island by combination of train, flight, and car takes about 9 hours. Other options: do a combination of flight and car; or do a combination of bus, train, flight, and car. In July, plan for daily highs up to 23°C, and evening lows to 13°C. Finish your sightseeing early on the 25th (Wed) so you can 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 do a combination of car and flight 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 24°C, while nighttime lows are 13°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, then get engrossed in the history at The Old Town Hall Museum, then get 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, then take 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 24°C and lows of 13°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, then take 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 24°C during the day and 13°C at night. Wrap up your sightseeing on the 30th (Mon) to allow time to travel back home.