15 days in Helsinki Region & Lakeland Itinerary
15 days in Helsinki Region & Lakeland Itinerary
Created using Inspirock Finland trip planner
Start: Portland
Bus to Boston, Fly to Helsinki
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Helsinki
— 5 nights
Fly to Joensuu Airport, Drive to Koli National Park
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Koli National Park
— 4 nights
Drive
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Savonlinna
— 3 nights
Drive
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Kouvola
— 2 nights
Drive to Helsinki Vantaa Airport, Fly to Portland International Jetport
End: Portland
Tue, Jun 8 - Tue, Jun 22
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Daughter of the Baltic
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.Helsinki is known for historic sites, shopping, and museums. Your plan includes some of its best attractions: explore the historical opulence of Sea Fortress Suomenlinna, contemplate the long history of Seurasaari Island and Open-Air Museum, admire the landmark architecture of Helsinki Central Railway Station, and admire the masterpieces at Kansallisgalleria.
To see traveler tips, reviews, other places to visit, and other tourist information, use the Helsinki vacation planner.
Portland, USA to Helsinki is an approximately 15-hour combination of bus and flight. You can also fly. You'll lose 7 hours traveling from Portland to Helsinki due to the time zone difference. When traveling from Portland in June, plan for slightly colder days and about the same nights in Helsinki: temperatures range from 65°F by day to 50°F at night. Finish your sightseeing early on the 13th (Sun) to allow enough time to travel to Koli National Park.
Things to do in Helsinki
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Although many Koli National Park tours revolve around the majestic natural landscape, there are still plenty of things to see and do for those pursuing culture and heritage.Koli National Park is known for trails, nature, and museums. Your plan includes some of its best attractions: tour the pleasant surroundings at Paha-Koli Hill, see the interesting displays at Pielisen Museum, don't miss a visit to Paateri, and trek along Kasken Kierros Nature Trail.
Planning Koli National Park trip won't be overwheling when you use's Insprock itinerary maker.
The Route module can help you plan travel from Helsinki to Koli National Park. In June, daily temperatures in Koli National Park can reach 64°F, while at night they dip to 48°F. Wrap up your sightseeing on the 17th (Thu) early enough to travel to Savonlinna.
Things to do in Koli National Park
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The picturesque town of Savonlinna sits on two islands surrounded by shimmering lakes and lush greenery.Explore the numerous day-trip ideas around Savonlinna: Mikkeli (Mikkelin Taidemuseo & Communications Centre Lokki), Parikkala (Parikkalan kirkko, Siikalahti Wetland, &more) and Puumala (Puumalansalmen silta ja nakoalahissi, Viewing Platform in Puumala, &more). There's lots more to do: step into the grandiose world of Olavinlinna Castle, pick up some local products at Savonlinna Market Square, take in the architecture and atmosphere at Pikkukirkko, and contemplate in the serene atmosphere at St. George Church.
You can plan Savonlinna trip in no time by asking Inspirock to help create your itinerary.
Drive from Koli National Park to Savonlinna in 3 hours. In June, daytime highs in Savonlinna are 65°F, while nighttime lows are 48°F. Wrap up your sightseeing on the 20th (Sun) early enough to drive to Kouvola.
Things to do in Savonlinna
Side Trips
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Kouvola is a town and municipality in southeastern Finland. On the 21st (Mon), explore the wealth of natural beauty at Repovesi National Park.
For traveler tips, where to stay, and other tourist information, read our Kouvola day trip site.
Getting from Savonlinna to Kouvola by car takes about 3 hours. Other options: take a train; or take a bus. In June, plan for daily highs up to 66°F, and evening lows to 50°F. Wrap up your sightseeing by early afternoon on the 22nd (Tue) to allow time for travel back home.
For traveler tips, where to stay, and other tourist information, read our Kouvola day trip site.
Getting from Savonlinna to Kouvola by car takes about 3 hours. Other options: take a train; or take a bus. In June, plan for daily highs up to 66°F, and evening lows to 50°F. Wrap up your sightseeing by early afternoon on the 22nd (Tue) to allow time for travel back home.
Things to do in Kouvola
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