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.

Start off your visit on the 17th (Mon): admire the masterpieces at Kansallisgalleria, take a stroll through Katajanokka, then wander the streets of Ullanlinna, then steep yourself in history at Seurasaari Island and Open-Air Museum, and finally contemplate the long history of Pohjolan toimitalo. Get ready for a full day of sightseeing on the next day: get a new perspective on nature at Natural History Museum (Luonnontieteellinen Museo), then test your problem-solving skills at popular escape rooms, then contemplate in the serene atmosphere at Cathedral of Porvoo, and finally make a trip to Porvoo Old Town.

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Ottawa, Canada to Helsinki is an approximately 14-hour combination of train and flight. You can also fly; or do a combination of flight and ferry. Traveling from Ottawa to Helsinki, you'll lose 7 hours due to the time zone difference. Traveling from Ottawa in June, expect Helsinki to be little chillier, temps between 21°C and 11°C. Finish your sightseeing early on the 18th (Tue) so you can drive to Turku.

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

On the 19th (Wed), take a stroll through Naantali Old Town, then explore the historical opulence of Turku Castle, then admire the masterpieces at Ett Hem Museum, and finally take in the spiritual surroundings of Turku Cathedral. Here are some ideas for day two: get lost in a book at Turku City Library, explore the galleries of Aboa Vetus & Ars Nova, then see the interesting displays at Luostarinmaki Handicrafts Museum, and finally kick back and relax at Ispoinen Beach and Sauna.

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Drive from Helsinki to Turku in 2 hours. Alternatively, you can take a train; or fly. In June, daily temperatures in Turku can reach 20°C, while at night they dip to 9°C. Finish up your sightseeing early on the 20th (Thu) 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.

Discover out-of-the-way places like Seitsemisen Kansallispuisto and Pyynikki Park and Observation Tower. Do some cultural sightseeing at Vapriikin Museokeskus and Emil Aaltosen Museo. There's much more to do: look for all kinds of wild species at Hatanpaa Arboretum, enjoy the sand and surf at Riihiniemen Uimaranta, take in the spiritual surroundings of Tampere Cathedral, and soothe aching muscles at some of the top local wellness centers.

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Take a train from Turku to Tampere in 2 hours. Alternatively, you can drive; or do a combination of flight and train. In June in Tampere, expect temperatures between 20°C during the day and 9°C at night. Wrap up your sightseeing on the 23rd (Sun) 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 24th (Mon): surround yourself with nature on Reindeer Farm Petri Mattus, then see the interesting displays at Siida, and then pause for some serene contemplation at Pielpajarvi Wilderness Church.

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Traveling by combination of train, flight, and shuttle from Tampere to Inari takes 5.5 hours. Alternatively, you can do a combination of flight, bus, and shuttle; or drive. Traveling from Tampere in June, expect nights in Inari to be about the same, around 7°C, while days are a bit cooler, around 16°C. Finish up your sightseeing early on the 24th (Mon) so you can travel to Savonlinna.

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

Kick off your visit on the 25th (Tue): contemplate in the serene atmosphere at Kerimaki Church, see the interesting displays at Lusto - The Finnish Forest Museum, pause for some serene contemplation at Pikkukirkko, appreciate the history behind Olavinlinnan Musta Passi, then explore the historical opulence of Olavinlinna Castle, and finally see the interesting displays at Savonlinna Provincial Museum.

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Traveling by combination of shuttle and flight from Inari to Savonlinna takes 6.5 hours. Alternatively, you can do a combination of shuttle, flight, and train; or drive. When traveling from Inari in June, plan for a bit warmer days in Savonlinna, with highs around 21°C, while nights are about the same with lows around 10°C. Wrap up your sightseeing on the 25th (Tue) to allow time to 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. Get a sense of the local culture at Linden Esplanade and Pihamaa Estate & Winery. Eschew the tourist crowds and head to Arboretum Mustila and Riverside Park. Explore Kotka's surroundings by going to Hiidenvuori (in Iitti), Salpa Line Museum (in Miehikkala) and Niivermaki Nature Conservation Area (in Kouvola). And it doesn't end there: brush up on your military savvy at Bunker Museum, admire the striking features of Hamina Fortress, step off the mainland to explore Varissaari - Fort Elisabeth, and take in the spiritual surroundings of Saint Peter and Saint Paul Cathedral.

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Drive from Savonlinna to Kotka in 3.5 hours. Alternatively, you can take a train; or take a bus. In June, daily temperatures in Kotka can reach 22°C, while at night they dip to 11°C. Wrap up your sightseeing by early afternoon on the 29th (Sat) to allow enough time to travel back home.