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.

Museum-lovers will get to explore Sea Fortress Suomenlinna and Kansallisgalleria. Temppeliaukio Church and Helsinki Cathedral are good opportunities to explore the local culture. Step out of Helsinki to go to Espoo and see Nuuksio National Park, which is approximately 48 minutes away. There's lots more to do: contemplate in the serene atmosphere at Uspenskin Cathedral (Uspenskin Katedraali), get to know the fascinating history of The Esplanadi Park, take a stroll through Ullanlinna, and stop by Katajanokka.

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London, UK to Helsinki is an approximately 6.5-hour flight. You can also do a combination of car and train; or do a combination of car and ferry. You'll lose 2 hours traveling from London to Helsinki due to the time zone difference. In August, daytime highs in Helsinki are 24°C, while nighttime lows are 13°C. Wrap up your sightseeing on the 13th (Tue) to allow time to 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. Start off your visit on the 14th (Wed): take a peaceful walk through Niivermaki Nature Conservation Area, identify plant and animal life at Arboretum Mustila, then take a stroll through Linden Esplanade, and finally appreciate the extensive heritage of St. Nicholas Orthodox Church. Get ready for a full day of sightseeing on the next day: trek along Santalahti Nature Trail, identify plant and animal life at Riverside Park, and then steep yourself in history at Stromforsin Ruukki.

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Getting from Helsinki to Kotka by car takes about 1.5 hours. Other options: take a bus; or take a train. In August, daytime highs in Kotka are 23°C, while nighttime lows are 13°C. Finish your sightseeing early on the 15th (Thu) so you can travel to Koli National Park.

Although many Koli National Park tours revolve around the majestic natural landscape, there are still plenty of things to see and do for those pursuing culture and heritage.

Kick off your visit on the 16th (Fri): take in the dramatic natural features at Uhrihalkeama, then trek along Akka-Koli Hill, and then hike along Paha-Koli Hill. On the next day, identify plant and animal life at Patvinsuon Kansallispuisto.

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Drive from Kotka to Koli National Park in 5.5 hours. Alternatively, you can do a combination of car and flight. In August, plan for daily highs up to 22°C, and evening lows to 13°C. Finish up your sightseeing early on the 17th (Sat) so you can travel to Vaasa.

Vaasa is a city on the west coast of Finland. Kick off your visit on the 18th (Sun): take in the dramatic natural features at Kvarken Archipelago World Heritage Site.

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Drive from Koli National Park to Vaasa in 6.5 hours. Alternatively, you can do a combination of car and flight. In August, daytime highs in Vaasa are 22°C, while nighttime lows are 12°C. Finish up your sightseeing early on the 18th (Sun) so you can go by car to Pori.

Pori is a city and municipality on the west coast of Finland. Start off your visit on the 19th (Mon): view the masterpieces at Pori Art Museum, kick back and relax at Herrainpaivat Beach, and then kick back and relax at Yyteri Beach.

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You can drive from Vaasa to Pori in 2.5 hours. Alternatively, you can take a bus; or take a train. Expect a daytime high around 22°C in August, and nighttime lows around 12°C. Finish up your sightseeing early on the 19th (Mon) so you can go by car 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 20th (Tue): get engrossed in the history at Turku Castle, then contemplate in the serene atmosphere at St Henry's Ecumenical Art Chappel, then relax and rejuvenate at Ispoinen Beach and Sauna, and finally wander the streets of Naantali Old Town. Keep things going the next day: kick back and relax at Vepsa Island, then get engrossed in the history at Ett Hem Museum, and then get engrossed in the history at Aboa Vetus & Ars Nova.

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Traveling by car from Pori to Turku takes 2 hours. Alternatively, you can take a bus; or take a train. Expect a daytime high around 23°C in August, and nighttime lows around 12°C. Finish your sightseeing early on the 21st (Wed) to allow enough time to drive to Tampere.

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

Get in touch with nature at Hatanpaa Arboretum and Riihiniemen Uimaranta. Your cultural itinerary includes sights like Tampereen Tuomiokirkko and Vapriikin Museokeskus. Go for a jaunt from Tampere to Ylojarvi to see Seitsemisen Kansallispuisto about 54 minutes away. There's more to do: kick back and relax at Rauhaniemi Beach.

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Traveling by car from Turku to Tampere takes 2 hours. Alternatively, you can take a train; or take a bus. Expect a daytime high around 23°C in August, and nighttime lows around 11°C. Wrap up your sightseeing on the 24th (Sat) early enough to travel back home.