15 days in Finnish Archipelago Itinerary

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. Get outdoors at Riverside Park and Santalahti Nature Trail. Deepen your sense of the past at sights like Langinkoski Imperial Fishing Lodge Museum and Kotka Church. There's still lots to do: examine the collection at Maritime Centre Vellamo, take in nature's colorful creations at Sapokka Water Garden, take a stroll through Linden Esplanade, and make a trip to Hamina Town Hall.

To find reviews, photos, and tourist information, read our Kotka route website.

Toronto, Canada to Kotka is an approximately 18-hour combination of flight and car. The time zone difference moving from Eastern Standard Time (EST) to Eastern European Standard Time (EET) is 7 hours. Expect slightly colder temperatures when traveling from Toronto in July; daily highs in Kotka reach °C and lows reach °C. Cap off your sightseeing on the 4th (Thu) early enough to travel to Hanko.

Hanko is a bilingual port town and municipality on the south coast of Finland, 130km west of Helsinki. Kick off your visit on the 5th (Fri): stroll through Bellevue Beach, hike along Tulliniemi Nature Path, and then make a trip to Hanko Water Tower.

To see traveler tips, ratings, more things to do, and other tourist information, read our Hanko trip planner.

Traveling by car from Kotka to Hanko takes 3.5 hours. In July, daytime highs in Hanko are °C, while nighttime lows are °C. Wrap up your sightseeing on the 5th (Fri) to allow time to drive to Turku.

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

Museum-lovers will get to explore Turku Castle and Aboa Vetus & Ars Nova. Visit Turku Cathedral and Archangel Michael's church for their historical value. The adventure continues: see the interesting displays at Luostarinmaen Kasityolaismuseo, learn more about the world around you at Turku Biological Museum, browse the different shops at Turun Kauppahalli, and admire the masterpieces at Turku Art Museum.

To find other places to visit, reviews, more things to do, and more tourist information, refer to the Turku driving holiday planning website.

You can drive from Hanko to Turku in 2 hours. July in Turku sees daily highs of °C and lows of °C at night. Wrap up your sightseeing on the 8th (Mon) to allow time to travel to Mariehamn.

Mariehamn is the capital of Åland, an autonomous territory under Finnish sovereignty. Kick off your visit on the 9th (Tue): see the interesting displays at Museumship Pommern, learn about all things military at Aland Maritime Museum, step into the grandiose world of Jan Karlsgården Outdoor museum Jan Karlsgården, thenexamine the collection at Kastelholm Castle, and finally take a leisurely stroll along The Maritime Quarter.

For ratings, reviews, more things to do, and more tourist information, read Mariehamn road trip planning tool.

You can fly from Turku to Mariehamn in 2 hours. Another option is to ride a ferry. In July, plan for daily highs up to °C, and evening lows to °C. Wrap up your sightseeing on the 9th (Tue) to allow time to travel to Rauma.

Rauma is a town and municipality of ca. On the 10th (Wed), kick back and relax at Yyteri Beach, don't miss a visit to Juselius Mausoleum, thentake in the architecture and atmosphere at The Church of the Holy Cross, and finally appreciate the extensive heritage of Old Rauma. Keep things going the next day: enjoy the sea views from Kylmapihlaja Lighthouse Island, thentake an in-depth tour of The Old Town Hall Museum, thensee the interesting displays at Marela Museum House, and finally brush up on your military savvy at Rauman Merimuseo - Rauma Maritime Museum.

To see maps, ratings, photos, and tourist information, go to the Rauma day trip planning tool.

You can fly from Mariehamn to Rauma in 4.5 hours. Alternatively, you can do a combination of ferry and car; or do a combination of ferry and bus. In July in Rauma, expect temperatures between °C during the day and °C at night. Wrap up your sightseeing on the 11th (Thu) to allow time to drive to Vaasa.

Vaasa is a city on the west coast of Finland. Kick off your visit on the 12th (Fri): take in the dramatic natural features at Kvarken Archipelago World Heritage Site. On the next day, examine the collection at Pohjanmaan Museo - Osterbottens Museum, examine the collection at Terranova, thenindulge your thirst for a good beer at Bock’s Corner Brewery, and finally see the interesting displays at Vaasa Car & Motor Museum.

To see maps, photos, where to stay, and tourist information, refer to the Vaasa trip itinerary builder site.

You can drive from Rauma to Vaasa in 3 hours. Another option is to take a bus. Expect a daytime high around °C in July, and nighttime lows around °C. Wrap up your sightseeing on the 13th (Sat) to allow time to drive to Oulu.

Oulu is a city and municipality of inhabitants in the region of Northern Ostrobothnia, Finland. Start off your visit on the 14th (Sun): take in the exciting artwork at Pohjoisen Valokuvakeskus, thenadmire the striking features of Oulu Cathedral, thenstroll around Hupisaaret Park, and finally enjoy the sand and surf at Nallikari Beach. On the 15th (Mon), you'll have a packed day of sightseeing: walk around Ainolan Puisto, pause for some photo ops at Toripolliisi, and then hunt for treasures at Kauppahalli.

For more things to do, photos, traveler tips, and more tourist information, read our Oulu trip planner.

Drive from Vaasa to Oulu in 4.5 hours. Alternatively, you can take a train; or fly. In July in Oulu, expect temperatures between °C during the day and °C at night. Wrap up your sightseeing by early afternoon on the 15th (Mon) to allow time for travel back home.