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.

Your inner history buff will appreciate Sea Fortress Suomenlinna and The Esplanadi Park. Shop till you drop at Old Market Hall and Flamingo Entertainment Center. Pack the 12th (Thu) with family-friendly diversions at Linnanmaki Amusement Park. There's lots more to do: pause for some serene contemplation at Helsinki Cathedral, admire the landmark architecture of Temppeliaukio Church, take in the spiritual surroundings of Uspenskin Cathedral (Uspenskin Katedraali), and take a stroll through Ullanlinna.

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Mumbai, India to Helsinki is an approximately 14-hour flight. Due to the time zone difference, you'll gain 3.5 hours traveling from Mumbai to Helsinki. Expect slightly colder weather when traveling from Mumbai in July: highs in Helsinki hover around 25°C, while lows dip to 15°C. Finish up your sightseeing early on the 13th (Fri) 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.

On the 13th (Fri), get engrossed in the history at Ett Hem Museum, gain insight at Turku Cathedral, and then look for all kinds of wild species at Kurjenrahka National Park. On the 14th (Sat), you'll have a packed day of sightseeing: explore the galleries of Turku Castle, then stay fit while traveling at Ispoinen Beach and Sauna, and then examine the collection at Luostarinmaen Kasityolaismuseo.

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Traveling by car from Helsinki to Turku takes 2 hours. Alternatively, you can take a train; or fly. In July, daily temperatures in Turku can reach 24°C, while at night they dip to 13°C. Finish your sightseeing early on the 14th (Sat) to allow enough time to drive to Pori.

Pori is a city and municipality on the west coast of Finland. Kick off your visit on the 15th (Sun): kick back and relax at Yyteri Beach and then make a trip to Juselius Mausoleum.

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You can drive from Turku to Pori in 2 hours. Other options are to take a bus; or take a train. July in Pori sees daily highs of 24°C and lows of 13°C at night. Wrap up your sightseeing on the 15th (Sun) to allow time to travel to Mustasaari.

Korsholm is a municipality of Finland. Kick off your visit on the 16th (Mon): explore the striking landscape at Kvarken Archipelago World Heritage Site.

To see photos, more things to do, and other tourist information, read our Mustasaari trip itinerary maker.

You can drive from Pori to Mustasaari in 3 hours. In July, plan for daily highs up to 23°C, and evening lows to 13°C. Wrap up your sightseeing on the 17th (Tue) to allow time to travel to Tampere.

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

Start off your visit on the 17th (Tue): explore the world behind art at Tampere Art Museum and then enjoy breathtaking views from Pyynikki Park and Observation Tower. Keep things going the next day: enjoy the sand and surf at Suolijarvi Beach, enjoy the sand and surf at Rauhaniemi Beach, and then contemplate in the serene atmosphere at Vanha Kirkko.

To see maps, photos, ratings, and tourist information, you can read our Tampere tour planner.

You can drive from Mustasaari to Tampere in 4 hours. In July, daily temperatures in Tampere can reach 24°C, while at night they dip to 13°C. Finish your sightseeing early on the 19th (Thu) to allow enough time to drive to Lahti.

Lahti is a city and municipality in Finland.Lahti is the capital of the Päijänne Tavastia region. Start off your visit on the 19th (Thu): take a stroll around Sibelius Hall, then don't miss a visit to Musical Fountain, and then have some family-friendly fun at Lahti Minigolf Centre Laune. Here are some ideas for day two: hike along Pulkkilanharju Nature Trail, then see the interesting displays at The Recreational Fishing Museum of Finland, and then examine the collection at Apulandia.

For other places to visit, maps, ratings, and other tourist information, read Lahti tour planner.

You can drive from Tampere to Lahti in 2 hours. Other options are to take a train; or take a bus. Expect a daytime high around 24°C in July, and nighttime lows around 15°C. Finish your sightseeing early on the 20th (Fri) to allow enough time to travel back home.