15 days in Finland Itinerary

Pori is a city and municipality on the west coast of Finland. Start off your visit on the 28th (Sat): explore the world behind art at Pori Art Museum, enjoy the sand and surf at Herrainpaivat Beach, and then enjoy the sand and surf at Yyteri Beach.

To find maps, other places to visit, more things to do, and more tourist information, read our Pori itinerary planning tool.

London, UK to Pori is an approximately 11.5-hour flight. You can also drive. The time zone changes from Greenwich Mean Time (GMT) to Eastern European Standard Time (EET), which is usually a 2 hour difference. Expect a daytime high around 24°C in July, and nighttime lows around 13°C. Finish your sightseeing early on the 29th (Sun) so you can drive to Turku.

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

Turku Castle and Turku Cathedral are good opportunities to explore the local culture. Take a break from the city and head to Teijo National Park and Vepsa Island. Go for a jaunt from Turku to Poytya to see Kurjenrahka National Park about 46 minutes away. It doesn't end there: browse the collection at Turku City Library.

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You can drive from Pori to Turku in 2 hours. Alternatively, you can take a bus; or take a train. Expect a daytime high around 24°C in July, and nighttime lows around 13°C. Wrap up your sightseeing on the 31st (Tue) early enough to drive to Kimito Island.

Kick off your visit on the 1st (Wed): explore the striking landscape of Archipelago National Park.

To find maps, other places to visit, and tourist information, refer to the Kimito Island journey builder site.

Getting from Turku to Kimito Island by car takes about 1.5 hours. Other options: take a bus. In July, daily temperatures in Kimito Island can reach 25°C, while at night they dip to 13°C. Wrap up your sightseeing on the 2nd (Thu) early enough to drive to Savonlinna.

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

Kick off your visit on the 2nd (Thu): take in the architecture and atmosphere at Pikkukirkko and then step into the grandiose world of Olavinlinna Castle.

To see maps, other places to visit, reviews, and other tourist information, refer to the Savonlinna trip itinerary planner.

You can drive from Kimito Island to Savonlinna in 6 hours. Other options are to fly; or do a combination of bus and train. August in Savonlinna sees daily highs of 22°C and lows of 13°C at night. Finish up your sightseeing early on the 3rd (Fri) so you can go by car to Kuusamo.

Kuusamo is a town and municipality in Finland. Kick off your visit on the 3rd (Fri): stop by Shopping Center Kumpare and then contemplate the waterfront views at Kiutakongas Rapids.

For reviews, photos, other places to visit, and tourist information, use the Kuusamo journey planner.

You can drive from Savonlinna to Kuusamo in 7.5 hours. Other options are to do a combination of train and flight; or take a bus. In August, plan for daily highs up to 20°C, and evening lows to 10°C. On the 4th (Sat), wrap the sightseeing up by early afternoon so you can drive to Inari.

Inari is Finland's largest, most sparsely populated municipality, with four official languages, more than any other in the country. On the 5th (Sun), examine the collection at Siida - Sami Museum and Nature Center, then experience rural life at Inari Reindeer Farm, and then wander the wide-open spaces of Reindeer Farm Petri Mattus. Get ready for a full day of sightseeing on the 6th (Mon): trek along Juutua Nature Trail and then take in the architecture and atmosphere at Pielpajarvi Wilderness Church.

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You can drive from Kuusamo to Inari in 6 hours. Other options are to take a bus; or fly. In August, daily temperatures in Inari can reach 19°C, while at night they dip to 9°C. Wrap up your sightseeing by early afternoon on the 6th (Mon) to allow time for travel 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 explore the less-touristy side of things at Seurasaari Island and Open-Air Museum and Stand-Up Paddleboarding. Get in touch with nature at Arboretum Mustila and Hietaranta Beach. There's much more to do: explore the historical opulence of Sea Fortress Suomenlinna, admire the landmark architecture of Temppeliaukio Church, contemplate the long history of Mannerheim Museum, and make a trip to Senate Square.

For reviews, photos, ratings, and more tourist information, go to the Helsinki day trip planning app.

You can fly from Inari to Helsinki in 4.5 hours. Other options are to drive; or do a combination of bus and train. In August, Helsinki is a bit warmer than Inari - with highs of 24°C and lows of 13°C. Cap off your sightseeing on the 10th (Fri) early enough to travel back home.