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.

On the 27th (Sat), admire the striking features of Temppeliaukio Church and then don't miss a visit to Hakaniemi Market. On the next day, get engrossed in the history at Seurasaari Island and Open-Air Museum, brush up on your military savvy at Sea Fortress Suomenlinna, contemplate in the serene atmosphere at Uspenskin Cathedral (Uspenskin Katedraali), then make a trip to Senate Square, and finally pause for some serene contemplation at Helsinki Cathedral.

To see reviews, more things to do, and other tourist information, use the Helsinki trip planner.

Berlin, Germany to Helsinki is an approximately 5.5-hour flight. You can also drive; or do a combination of bus and ferry. The time zone difference moving from Central European Standard Time to Eastern European Standard Time is 1 hour. In July in Helsinki, expect temperatures between 25°C during the day and 15°C at night. Cap off your sightseeing on the 29th (Mon) early enough to go by car to Kimito Island.

Kick off your visit on the 30th (Tue): explore the striking landscape of Archipelago National Park. Get ready for a full day of sightseeing on the 31st (Wed): take an in-depth tour of Soderlangvik Gard and then look for all kinds of wild species at Oro.

To find photos, traveler tips, reviews, and more tourist information, go to the Kimito Island trip planner.

Traveling by car from Helsinki to Kimito Island takes 2.5 hours. Alternatively, you can take a bus; or do a combination of train and 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 31st (Wed) early enough to drive to Turku.

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

Eschew the tourist crowds and head to Turku Castle and Teijo National Park. Escape the urban bustle at Bellevue Beach and Vepsa Island. Go for a jaunt from Turku to Korpo to see Korpo Church about 2h 15 min away. Next up on the itinerary: take in the spiritual surroundings of Turku Cathedral.

To see photos, maps, more things to do, and tourist information, use the Turku trip itinerary planning tool.

Getting from Kimito Island to Turku by car takes about 1.5 hours. Other options: take a bus. In July in Turku, expect temperatures between 24°C during the day and 13°C at night. Finish up your sightseeing early on the 3rd (Sat) 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 4th (Sun): appreciate the extensive heritage of Old Rauma, pause for some serene contemplation at The Church of the Holy Cross, then don't miss a visit to Juselius Mausoleum, and finally kick back and relax at Yyteri Beach. Get ready for a full day of sightseeing on the next day: pause for some serene contemplation at Central Pori Church (Keski-Porin kirkko), get outside with Kuuskajaskari, and then enjoy the sea views from Kylmapihlaja Lighthouse Island.

To find maps, ratings, more things to do, and tourist information, read Pori attractions planning site.

Getting from Turku to Pori by car takes about 2 hours. Other options: take a bus; or take a train. In August, plan for daily highs up to 22°C, and evening lows to 12°C. Cap off your sightseeing on the 5th (Mon) early enough to go by car to Savonlinna.

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

Kick off your visit on the 6th (Tue): see the interesting displays at Lusto - The Finnish Forest Museum, contemplate in the serene atmosphere at Kerimaki Church, examine the collection at Savonlinna Provincial Museum, step into the grandiose world of Olavinlinna Castle, then pause for some serene contemplation at Pikkukirkko, and finally savor the flavors at Savonlinna Market Square.

To find other places to visit, traveler tips, and tourist information, you can read our Savonlinna journey planning site.

Drive from Pori to Savonlinna in 6 hours. Alternatively, you can do a combination of train and flight; or do a combination of train and bus. In August, daily temperatures in Savonlinna can reach 22°C, while at night they dip to 13°C. Finish your sightseeing early on the 6th (Tue) so you can drive to Imatra.

Although predominately an industrial town, Imatra boasts a long and impressive history of tourism, largely owing to its fierce rapids, considered to have been Finland's first ever tourist attraction.

Kick off your visit on the 7th (Wed): explore the activities along Siikalahti Wetland, pause for some serene contemplation at Ruokolahden Kirkko, then head off the coast to Malonsaari, and finally take in the dramatic scenery at Imatra Waterfall. Get ready for a full day of sightseeing on the 8th (Thu): take in the architecture and atmosphere at Church of St. Nicholas, head off the coast to Lammassaari Island, pause for some serene contemplation at Nuijamaa Church, then explore the activities along Saimaa Canal, and finally take in the architecture and atmosphere at Joutsenon kirkko.

For traveler tips, more things to do, other places to visit, and tourist information, read our Imatra vacation site.

Getting from Savonlinna to Imatra by car takes about 2 hours. Other options: take a train; or take a bus. In August in Imatra, expect temperatures between 23°C during the day and 13°C at night. Wrap up your sightseeing on the 8th (Thu) early enough to drive to Kouvola.

Kouvola is a town and municipality in southeastern Finland. On the 9th (Fri), tour the pleasant surroundings at Niivermaki Nature Conservation Area, then stroll through Hiidenvuori, and then look for all kinds of wild species at Arboretum Mustila. Here are some ideas for day two: tour the pleasant surroundings at Beach Mansikkalahti and then stroll around Riverside Park.

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Getting from Imatra to Kouvola by car takes about 2 hours. Other options: take a train; or take a bus. In August, plan for daily highs up to 24°C, and evening lows to 13°C. Cap off your sightseeing on the 10th (Sat) early enough to travel back home.