15 days in Finland Itinerary

An urban center set amongst the great Arctic wilderness, Rovaniemi serves as the capital of Lapland province.

Explore hidden gems such as Auttikongas and Feelapland. The adventure continues: find something for the whole family at SantaPark, Head underground at Syvasenvaara Fell, see Santa Claus Office, and relax in the rural setting at Poro Farmi.

To find reviews, more things to do, photos, and other tourist information, refer to the Rovaniemi trip itinerary planner .

San Francisco, USA to Rovaniemi is an approximately 16.5-hour flight. You can also do a combination of subway and flight; or do a combination of subway, flight, taxi, bus, and train. Traveling from San Francisco to Rovaniemi, you'll lose 10 hours due to the time zone difference. Expect little chillier temperatures when traveling from San Francisco in August; daily highs in Rovaniemi reach 63°F and lows reach 49°F. Finish your sightseeing early on the 6th (Thu) to allow enough time to take a bus to Kuusamo.

Kuusamo is a town and municipality in Finland. Start off your visit on the 7th (Fri): look for gifts at Shopping Center Kumpare, then trek along Pieni Karhunkierros Trail, and then take in the dramatic natural features at Kiutakongas Rapids. Here are some ideas for day two: admire the masterpieces at Hannu Hautala Nature Photography Centre, then get outside with Karhunkierros, then look for gifts at Riipisen Wild Game and Souvenier Shop, and finally experience rural life at Palosaari Reindeer and Fishing Farm.

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Traveling by bus from Rovaniemi to Kuusamo takes 2.5 hours. Alternatively, you can drive. In August, daytime highs in Kuusamo are 63°F, while nighttime lows are 48°F. Finish your sightseeing early on the 8th (Sat) so you can travel to Sotkamo.

Sotkamo is a municipality of Finland, located in the Kainuu region. Kick off your visit on the 9th (Sun): head outdoors with Kainuun Vaellustalli and then explore the striking landscape of Venajanhiekka. On your second day here, explore the wealth of natural beauty at Hiidenportti National Park.

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Drive from Kuusamo to Sotkamo in 3 hours. In August, daytime highs in Sotkamo are 66°F, while nighttime lows are 50°F. Finish your sightseeing early on the 10th (Mon) to allow enough time to travel to Koli National Park.

Start off your visit on the 11th (Tue): explore the striking landscape of Kolinuuron kierros Nature Trail, then hike along Ukko-Koli Hill, and then explore the activities along Pielinen. Keep things going the next day: stop by Koli Shop Retkitupa, tour the pleasant surroundings at Herajarvi Hiking Trail, and then trek along Paha-Koli Hill.

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You can drive from Sotkamo to Koli National Park in 2.5 hours. In August, plan for daily highs up to 67°F, and evening lows to 52°F. Wrap up your sightseeing on the 12th (Wed) early enough to travel 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 13th (Thu): trek along Lammassaari Island, then enjoy the sand and surf at Lempukka Beach, then head off the coast to Malonsaari, and finally take in the dramatic scenery at Imatra Waterfall.

To find maps, photos, ratings, and more tourist information, you can read our Imatra holiday planning app .

Traveling by car from Koli National Park to Imatra takes 3.5 hours. In August in Imatra, expect temperatures between 68°F during the day and 53°F at night. Wrap up your sightseeing on the 13th (Thu) to allow time to travel to Pori.

Pori is a city and municipality on the west coast of Finland. On the 14th (Fri), kick back and relax at Yyteri Beach, then kick back and relax at Herrainpaivat Beach, and then perfect your strike at Space Bowling & Billiards.

To see where to stay, reviews, traveler tips, and tourist information, go to the Pori attractions site .

Traveling by combination of train and flight from Imatra to Pori takes 5.5 hours. Alternatively, you can drive; or take a train. In August, plan for daily highs up to 67°F, and evening lows to 51°F. Finish up your sightseeing early on the 14th (Fri) so you can go by car 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 Linnanmaki Amusement Park and Porvoo Old Town. Next up on the itinerary: brush up on your military savvy at Fortress of Suomenlinna, soothe aching muscles at some of the top local wellness centers, make a trip to Senate Square, and contemplate the long history of Seurasaari Island and Open-Air Museum.

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You can drive from Pori to Helsinki in 3.5 hours. Alternatively, you can fly; or take a bus. In August in Helsinki, expect temperatures between 69°F during the day and 53°F at night. Cap off your sightseeing on the 17th (Mon) early enough to travel back home.