15 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.

Get some historical perspective at Sea Fortress Suomenlinna and Seurasaari Island and Open-Air Museum. Your cultural itinerary includes sights like Turku Castle and Mannerheim Museum. You'll find plenty of places to visit near Helsinki: Turku (Turku Cathedral, St Henry's Ecumenical Art Chappel, & more). And it doesn't end there: admire the masterpieces at Kansallisgalleria, get interesting insight from Tours, contemplate in the serene atmosphere at Kamppi Chapel of Silence, and get a new perspective on nature at Natural History Museum (Luonnontieteellinen Museo).

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Stockholm, Sweden to Helsinki is an approximately 3-hour flight. You can also do a combination of flight and train; or do a combination of ferry and train. The time zone difference when traveling from Stockholm to Helsinki is 1 hour. June in Helsinki sees daily highs of 21°C and lows of 11°C at night. Finish your sightseeing early on the 7th (Sun) so you can drive to Mikkeli.

Mikkeli is a town and municipality in Finland. You'll explore and learn at Lappeenranta Fortress and Suur-Savo Museum. Your inner history buff will appreciate Olavinlinna Castle and Savonlinna Cathedral. Change things up with these side-trips from Mikkeli: Kerimaki (Salpa Line & Kerimaki Church), Lappeenranta (Lemin kirkko & Sandcastle Lappeenranta) and Rautjarven kirkko (in Simpele). The adventure continues: don't miss a visit to Pikkukirkko, pause for some serene contemplation at Paaskylahden kirkko, explore the world behind art at Mikkelin Taidemuseo, and examine the collection at Mannerheim`s Saloon Car.

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Traveling by car from Helsinki to Mikkeli takes 2.5 hours. Alternatively, you can take a train; or take a bus. In June, daily temperatures in Mikkeli can reach 22°C, while at night they dip to 9°C. Wrap up your sightseeing on the 11th (Thu) to allow time to travel to Taipalsaari.

Taipalsaari is a municipality of Finland.It is located in the province of Southern Finland and is part of the South Karelia region. On the 12th (Fri), take in the architecture and atmosphere at Taipalsaaren kirkko, then hike along Haikkaanlahden Hiking Trail, and then take in the architecture and atmosphere at Savitaipale Church.

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Drive from Mikkeli to Taipalsaari in 1.5 hours. In June, daytime highs in Taipalsaari are 22°C, while nighttime lows are 11°C. Finish up your sightseeing early on the 12th (Fri) so you can travel 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. You'll discover tucked-away gems like Maritime Centre Vellamo and Salpa Line Museum. Visit Langinkoski Imperial Fishing Lodge Museum and Kotka Church for their historical value. You'll find plenty of places to visit near Kotka: Marian Kirkko (in Hamina) and Arboretum Mustila (in Elimaki). There's lots more to do: stroll around Sapokka Water Garden, get to know the fascinating history of St. Nicholas Orthodox Church, identify plant and animal life at Riverside Park, and contemplate the long history of St. John's Church.

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Drive from Taipalsaari to Kotka in 2 hours. Expect a daytime high around 22°C in June, and nighttime lows around 11°C. Finish up your sightseeing early on the 15th (Mon) so you can travel back home.