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.

Let the collections at Sea Fortress Suomenlinna and Design Museum capture your imagination. Your cultural itinerary includes sights like Seurasaari Island and Open-Air Museum and Temppeliaukio Church. Change things up with a short trip to Aurlahti Beach in Lohja (about 50 minutes away). And it doesn't end there: hunt for treasures at Hakaniemi Market, kick back and relax at Hietaranta Beach, and tour the pleasant surroundings at Aurinkolahti Beach.

For where to stay, more things to do, traveler tips, and more tourist information, go to the Helsinki trip planner.

Thunder Bay, Canada to Helsinki is an approximately 23.5- hour flight. The time zone difference moving from Eastern Standard Time to Eastern European Standard Time is 7 hours. In July, plan for daily highs up to 25°C, and evening lows to 15°C. Cap off your sightseeing on the 14th (Sat) early enough to travel to Inari.

Inari is Finland's largest, most sparsely populated municipality, with four official languages, more than any other in the country. Start off your visit on the 14th (Sat): experience rural life at Tuula's Reindeer. On your second day here, see the interesting displays at Siida - Sami Museum and Nature Center, relax in the rural setting at Inari Reindeer Farm, and then wander the wide-open spaces of Reindeer Farm Petri Mattus.

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You can do a combination of flight and shuttle from Helsinki to Inari in 4.5 hours. Alternatively, you can do a combination of flight and car; or drive. Prepare for slightly colder weather when traveling from Helsinki in July: high temperatures in Inari hover around 20°C and lows are around 11°C. Cap off your sightseeing on the 17th (Tue) early enough to travel to Savonlinna.

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

On the 17th (Tue), look for gifts at Taito Shop Savonlinna, take in the architecture and atmosphere at Pikkukirkko, examine the collection at Lusto - The Finnish Forest Museum, then explore the historical opulence of Olavinlinna Castle, and finally examine the collection at Savonlinna Provincial Museum.

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Getting from Inari to Savonlinna by combination of shuttle and flight takes about 7 hours. Other options: do a combination of shuttle, flight, and train; or drive. In July, plan for daily highs up to 24°C, and evening lows to 13°C. Finish up your sightseeing early on the 18th (Wed) so you can travel to Mariehamn.

Mariehamn is the capital of Åland, an autonomous territory under Finnish sovereignty. On the 18th (Wed), take in the waterfront at The Maritime Quarter, brush up on your military savvy at Aland Maritime Museum, and then examine the collection at Museumship Pommern.

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You can fly from Savonlinna to Mariehamn in 5.5 hours. Alternatively, you can do a combination of train and flight; or do a combination of bus and flight. July in Mariehamn sees daily highs of 23°C and lows of 13°C at night. Finish your sightseeing early on the 18th (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 19th (Thu): explore the historical opulence of Turku Castle, learn more about the world around you at Turku Biological Museum, then see the interesting displays at Luostarinmaen Kasityolaismuseo, and finally get engrossed in the history at Aboa Vetus & Ars Nova. Here are some ideas for day two: take in the spiritual surroundings of Turku Cathedral, enjoy the sand and surf at Ispoinen Beach and Sauna, then pause for some serene contemplation at Archangel Michael's church, and finally hike along The Archipelago Trail.

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Getting from Mariehamn to Turku by flight takes about 2 hours. Other options: ride a ferry. In July, daytime highs in Turku are 24°C, while nighttime lows are 13°C. Finish up your sightseeing early on the 20th (Fri) so you can catch the train to Tampere.

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

Moomin Museum has been added to your itinerary. Start off your visit on the 21st (Sat): examine the collection at Moomin Museum, brush up on your military savvy at The Parola Armour Museum, then see the interesting displays at Museo Militaria, and finally contemplate in the serene atmosphere at Vanha Kirkko. On your second day here, explore the world behind art at Gösta Serlachius Museum, Museum of Art and then admire the masterpieces at Serlachius Museum Gustaf.

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You can take a train from Turku to Tampere in 2 hours. Other options are to drive; or take a bus. In July, plan for daily highs up to 24°C, and evening lows to 13°C. Wrap up your sightseeing on the 22nd (Sun) early enough to travel back home.