14 days in Finland Itinerary

An urban center set amongst the great Arctic wilderness, Rovaniemi serves as the capital of Lapland province.

You'll explore the less-touristy side of things at Ranua Zoo and Arctic Emotions Oy. Visiting Hiidenkirnut and Napapiirin Porofarmi will get you outdoors. Change things up with a short trip to Eeron Polku Trail in Pello (about 1h 15 min away). The adventure continues: see what you can catch with a fishing tour and get some fabulous bargains at Marttiini Store Old Factory.

To find other places to visit, reviews, traveler tips, and other tourist information, you can read our Rovaniemi vacation maker tool.

Poznan, Poland to Rovaniemi is an approximately 10-hour flight. You can also drive; or do a combination of train and bus. The time zone difference moving from Central European Standard Time (CET) to Eastern European Standard Time (EET) is 1 hour. Prepare for slightly colder weather when traveling from Poznan in August: high temperatures in Rovaniemi hover around 20°C and lows are around 11°C. Finish your sightseeing early on the 26th (Wed) so you can travel to Joensuu.

Joensuu is a city and municipality in North Karelia in the province of Eastern Finland. We've included these beaches for you: Utra Beach and Honkaniemi Beach. Discover out-of-the-way places like Olavinlinna Castle and Pikkukirkko. Venture out of the city with trips to Patvinsuon Kansallispuisto (in Lieksa), Kerimaki Church (in Kerimaki) and Kolinuuron kierros Nature Trail (in Koli National Park). Next up on the itinerary: explore the wealth of natural beauty at Linnansaari National Park, stop by Koli Shop Retkitupa, don't miss a visit to Riihisaari, and take in the architecture and atmosphere at Joensuu Church.

To see other places to visit, ratings, where to stay, and other tourist information, go to the Joensuu trip site.

Explore your travel options from Rovaniemi to Joensuu with the Route module. In August in Joensuu, expect temperatures between 22°C during the day and 13°C at night. On the 30th (Sun), you'll have the morning to explore before heading off to Turku.

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

Museum-lovers will appreciate Turku Castle and Forum Marinum Maritime Centre. Get a sense of the local culture at Turku Cathedral and Old Rauma. And it doesn't end there: don't miss a visit to Naantali Old Town, take an in-depth tour of Aboa Vetus & Ars Nova, see the interesting displays at Luostarinmaen Kasityolaismuseo, and kick back and relax at Vepsa Island.

To find other places to visit, ratings, where to stay, and more tourist information, read our Turku road trip planning tool.

Drive from Joensuu to Turku in 7 hours. Alternatively, you can fly. In August in Turku, expect temperatures between 23°C during the day and 12°C at night. Wrap up your sightseeing on the 2nd (Wed) to allow time to drive to Helsinki.

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.

Eschew the tourist crowds and head to Seurasaari Island and Open-Air Museum and Stand-Up Paddleboarding. Popular historic sites such as Sea Fortress Suomenlinna and Helsinki Cathedral are in your itinerary. You'll find plenty of places to visit near Helsinki: Inkoon kirkko (in Inkoo) and Aurlahti Beach (in Lohja). There's still lots to do: take in the architecture and atmosphere at Temppeliaukio Church, contemplate in the serene atmosphere at Kamppi Chapel of Silence, admire the masterpieces at Kansallisgalleria, and take an in-depth tour of The National Museum of Finland.

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Drive from Turku to Helsinki in 2 hours. Alternatively, you can take a train; or fly. Expect a daytime high around 19°C in September, and nighttime lows around 8°C. Finish up your sightseeing early on the 5th (Sat) so you can travel back home.