14 days in Oulu & Helsinki Itinerary

Oulu is a city and municipality of inhabitants in the region of Northern Ostrobothnia, Finland. You'll find plenty of places to visit near Oulu: Kotielainpuisto Arkadia (in Simo), Kemi Church (in Kemi) and Tornio (Tornion vesitorni, The Provincial Museum Of Tornio Valley, &more). And it doesn't end there: tour the pleasant surroundings at Nallikari Beach, walk around Ainolan Puisto, contemplate the waterfront views at Koitelinkoski, and admire the natural beauty at Botanical Garden, University of Oulu.

For ratings, other places to visit, traveler tips, and other tourist information, you can read our Oulu trip site.

Berlin, Germany to Oulu is an approximately 15.5-hour flight. You can also drive. You'll lose 1 hour traveling from Berlin to Oulu due to the time zone difference. August in Oulu sees daily highs of 22°C and lows of 12°C at night. Cap off your sightseeing on the 13th (Tue) early enough to travel 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.

When in Helsinki, make a side trip to see Nuuksio National Park in Espoo, approximately Espoo away. There's much more to do: take in the spiritual surroundings of Temppeliaukio Church, pause for some serene contemplation at Helsinki Cathedral, find something for the whole family at Linnanmaki Amusement Park, and step into the grandiose world of Sea Fortress Suomenlinna.

For traveler tips, maps, more things to do, and other tourist information, refer to the Helsinki road trip planning website.

Traveling by flight from Oulu to Helsinki takes 3.5 hours. Alternatively, you can take a train; or drive. In August, plan for daily highs up to 24°C, and evening lows to 13°C. Wrap up your sightseeing on the 18th (Sun) early enough to travel back home.