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.

You'll explore the less-touristy side of things at Seurasaari Island and Open-Air Museum and Sinebrychoff Art Museum. Visit Sea Fortress Suomenlinna and Turku Cathedral for their historical value. Venture out of the city with trips to Turku (Turku Castle, St Henry's Ecumenical Art Chappel, &more). Next up on the itinerary: steep yourself in history at Mannerheim Museum, get a new perspective on nature at Natural History Museum (Luonnontieteellinen Museo), get to know the fascinating history of The Esplanadi Park, and contemplate in the serene atmosphere at Kamppi Chapel of Silence.

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Stockholm, Sweden to Helsinki is an approximately 4.5-hour flight. You can also do a combination of ferry and train; or do a combination of ferry and bus. Traveling from Stockholm to Helsinki, you'll lose 1 hour due to the time zone difference. June in Helsinki sees daily highs of 21°C and lows of 11°C at night. Finish your sightseeing early on the 7th (Sun) to allow enough time to drive to Mikkeli.

Mikkeli is a town and municipality in Finland. Get a sense of the local culture at Olavinlinna Castle and Salpa Line. Popular historic sites such as Savonlinna Cathedral and Paaskylahden kirkko are in your itinerary. Venture out of the city with trips to Rautjarven kirkko (in Simpele), Lappeenranta (Lemin kirkko, Sandcastle Lappeenranta, &more) and Kerimaki Church (in Kerimaki). And it doesn't end there: don't miss a visit to Pikkukirkko, explore the world behind art at Mikkelin Taidemuseo, examine the collection at Infantry Museum, and learn about all things military at Communications Centre Lokki.

For other places to visit, photos, where to stay, and other tourist information, read Mikkeli travel planner.

Traveling by car from Helsinki to Mikkeli takes 2.5 hours. Alternatively, you can take a train; or take a bus. Expect a daytime high around 22°C in June, and nighttime lows around 9°C. Finish up your sightseeing early on the 11th (Thu) so you can 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. Start off your visit on the 12th (Fri): pause for some serene contemplation at Taipalsaaren kirkko, then trek along Haikkaanlahden Hiking Trail, and then pause for some serene contemplation at Savitaipale Church.

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Getting from Mikkeli to Taipalsaari by car takes about 1.5 hours. In June, plan for daily highs up to 22°C, and evening lows to 11°C. Finish 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 Arboretum Mustila and Langinkoski Imperial Fishing Lodge Museum. You'll explore and learn at Maritime Centre Vellamo and Salpa Line Museum. Go for a jaunt from Kotka to Hamina to see Marian Kirkko about 30 minutes away. And it doesn't end there: walk around Riverside Park, admire the natural beauty at Sapokka Water Garden, steep yourself in history at Kotka Church, and contemplate in the serene atmosphere at St. John's Church.

To see other places to visit, where to stay, maps, and other tourist information, go to the Kotka tour itinerary planner.

Getting from Taipalsaari to Kotka by car takes about 2 hours. In June in Kotka, expect temperatures between 22°C during the day and 11°C at night. Wrap up your sightseeing on the 15th (Mon) early enough to travel back home.