14 days in Turku & Helsinki Itinerary

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

You'll find plenty of places to visit near Turku: Rauma Water Tower (in Rauma) and Louhisaari Manor (in Askainen). There's much more to do: browse the exhibits of Turku Castle, gain insight at Abo Akademi, examine the collection at Kylamaki Village of Living History, and get engrossed in the history at Ett Hem Museum.

To see maps, reviews, and tourist information, refer to the Turku online attractions planner.

Sofia, Bulgaria to Turku is an approximately 11-hour flight. You can also drive. Traveling from Sofia in September, things will get little chillier in Turku: highs are around 18°C and lows about 7°C. Finish your sightseeing early on the 14th (Sat) to allow enough 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.

Step out of Helsinki to go to Espoo and see Nuuksio National Park, which is approximately 48 minutes away. There's much more to do: step into the grandiose world of Sea Fortress Suomenlinna, admire the landmark architecture of Temppeliaukio Church, make a trip to Senate Square, and get engrossed in the history at Seurasaari Island and Open-Air Museum.

To find reviews, other places to visit, maps, and tourist information, read Helsinki day trip planner.

Traveling by car from Turku to Helsinki takes 2 hours. Alternatively, you can take a train; or fly. In September, daytime highs in Helsinki are 19°C, while nighttime lows are 8°C. Wrap up your sightseeing on the 21st (Sat) to allow time to travel back home.