15 days in Finland Itinerary

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

On the 17th (Wed), stop by Culinaria keittiöelämää. Get ready for a full day of sightseeing on the next day: steep yourself in history at Amuri Museum of Workers' Housing, tour the pleasant surroundings at Rauhaniemi Beach, then take a stroll around Tampere Hall, and finally stop by Ideapark.

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Bucharest, Romania to Tampere is an approximately 7.5-hour combination of flight and train. You can also fly; or drive. Plan for little chillier temperatures traveling from Bucharest in January, with highs in Tampere at -5°C and lows at -12°C. Wrap up your sightseeing on the 19th (Fri) early enough to drive to Rauma.

Rauma is a town and municipality of ca. Start off your visit on the 20th (Sat): look for gifts at Ruokapuoti Lumo Oy, pause for some serene contemplation at Church of the Holy Cross, Rauma, then kick back and relax at Yyteri Beach, and finally appreciate the extensive heritage of Old Rauma. On the 21st (Sun), you'll have a packed day of sightseeing: contemplate in the serene atmosphere at Central Pori Church, look for gifts at Patakirppis, and then enjoy the sand and surf at Herrainpaivat Beach.

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Drive from Tampere to Rauma in 2 hours. Alternatively, you can do a combination of train and bus; or take a bus. In January in Rauma, expect temperatures between -3°C during the day and -9°C at night. Finish your sightseeing early on the 21st (Sun) to allow enough time to drive 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 22nd (Mon): deepen your understanding at Turku Cathedral, then kick back and relax at Ispoinen Beach and Sauna, and then buy something for everyone on your list at Kauppakeskus Mylly.

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Traveling by car from Rauma to Turku takes 1.5 hours. Alternatively, you can take a bus. January in Turku sees daily highs of -3°C and lows of -9°C at night. On the 23rd (Tue), wrap the sightseeing up by early afternoon so you can drive to Savonlinna.

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

Start off your visit on the 24th (Wed): browse the fresh offerings at Savonlinna Market Square, stop by Taito Shop Savonlinna, make a trip to Pikkukirkko, examine the collection at Lusto - The Finnish Forest Museum, then take in the spiritual surroundings of Kerimaki Church, and finally explore the historical opulence of Savonlinna Cathedral. Get ready for a full day of sightseeing on the 25th (Thu): examine the collection at Savonlinna Provincial Museum, steep yourself in history at Olavinlinnan Musta Passi, take in the architecture and atmosphere at Pääskylahden kirkko, then make a trip to Riihisaari, then appreciate the history behind The Spirit of the fortress, and finally step into the grandiose world of Olavinlinna Castle.

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Traveling by car from Turku to Savonlinna takes 5.5 hours. Alternatively, you can take a train; or do a combination of flight and train. Expect slightly colder temperatures when traveling from Turku in January; daily highs in Savonlinna reach -7°C and lows reach -15°C. Finish up your sightseeing early on the 26th (Fri) so you can go by car to Lappeenranta.

On the shores of the country's largest lake system, Lappeenrata serves as the economic and cultural center of southeast Finland.

On the 26th (Fri), contemplate the long history of Lappee Maria kyrka, then examine the collection at Lappeenranta Fortress, then take in the architecture and atmosphere at Taipalsaaren kirkko, and finally pause for some serene contemplation at Joutsenon kirkko.

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You can drive from Savonlinna to Lappeenranta in 2.5 hours. Alternatively, you can take a train; or take a bus. January in Lappeenranta sees daily highs of -6°C and lows of -12°C at night. Finish your sightseeing early on the 27th (Sat) so you can 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. Kick off your visit on the 27th (Sat): kick back and relax at Beach Mansikkalahti, then pause for some serene contemplation at Church of Ruotsinpyhtaa, and then pause for some serene contemplation at Pyhtaa Church of Saint Henry. On your second day here, trek along Santalahti Nature Trail, admire the landmark architecture of Main Building of Military School, then pause for some serene contemplation at Marian kirkko, then take in the spiritual surroundings of Saint Peter and Saint Paul Cathedral, and finally admire the striking features of Hamina Town Hall.

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You can drive from Lappeenranta to Kotka in 1.5 hours. Another option is to take a bus. January in Kotka sees daily highs of -6°C and lows of -12°C at night. Wrap up your sightseeing on the 28th (Sun) early enough 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.

You'll enjoy a bit of beach vacationing at Aurinkolahti Beach and Hietaranta Beach. Give yourself a bit of retail therapy at S-market Hakaniemi and Artisaani. There's lots more to do: get engrossed in the history at Seurasaari Island and Open-Air Museum, look for gifts at Boss, explore the world behind art at Kansallisgalleria, and hunt for treasures at Market Square Kauppatori.

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Drive from Kotka to Helsinki in 1.5 hours. Alternatively, you can take a bus; or take a train. In January, daytime highs in Helsinki are -3°C, while nighttime lows are -9°C. Finish your sightseeing early on the 31st (Wed) to allow enough time to travel back home.