16 days in Finland Itinerary
16 days in Finland Itinerary
Created using Inspirock Finland trip itinerary builder
Start: Frankfurt
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Helsinki
— 4 nights
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Nurmijarvi
— 1 night
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Tampere
— 1 night
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Vaasa
— 2 nights
Drive
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Rauma
— 1 night
Drive
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Turku
— 2 nights
Drive
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Helsinki
— 4 nights
Fly
End: Frankfurt
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Helsinki
— 4 nights

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.Museum-lovers will appreciate Sea Fortress Suomenlinna and Kansallisgalleria. Your inner history buff will appreciate Temppeliaukio Church and Uspenskin Cathedral (Uspenskin Katedraali). There's lots more to do: get engrossed in the history at The National Museum of Finland, explore the world behind art at Museum of Contemporary Art Kiasma, appreciate the extensive heritage of The Esplanadi Park, and shop like a local with Market Square Kauppatori.
To see other places to visit, traveler tips, and other tourist information, refer to the Helsinki itinerary app.
Frankfurt, Germany to Helsinki is an approximately 6-hour flight. You can also drive; or do a combination of train, bus, and ferry. The time zone difference when traveling from Frankfurt to Helsinki is 1 hour. Traveling from Frankfurt in July, things will get little chillier in Helsinki: highs are around 25°C and lows about 15°C. Wrap up your sightseeing by early afternoon on the 31st (Wed) to allow enough time to travel to Nurmijarvi.
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Nurmijarvi
— 1 night

Nurmijärvi is the most populated rural municipality of Finland, located north of the capital Helsinki.The close proximity to Helsinki has led to a considerable growth of the major villages such as Klaukkala and Rajamäki, which nowadays are considered dormitory towns of Helsinki. On the 31st (Wed), explore the world behind art at Riihimaki Art Museum.
For ratings, maps, where to stay, and tourist information, go to the Nurmijarvi tour itinerary planner.
Getting from Helsinki to Nurmijarvi by car takes about an hour. Expect a daytime high around 26°C in July, and nighttime lows around 14°C. Finish up your sightseeing early on the 1st (Thu) so you can travel to Tampere.
For ratings, maps, where to stay, and tourist information, go to the Nurmijarvi tour itinerary planner.
Getting from Helsinki to Nurmijarvi by car takes about an hour. Expect a daytime high around 26°C in July, and nighttime lows around 14°C. Finish up your sightseeing early on the 1st (Thu) so you can travel to Tampere.
Things to do in Nurmijarvi
Side Trips
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Tampere
— 1 night

Manchester of the North
Finland's third largest city, Tampere boasts an array of cultural offerings and a lively music scene.To find where to stay and more tourist information, read our Tampere itinerary planning site.
You can drive from Nurmijarvi to Tampere in 2 hours. In August, daytime highs in Tampere are 23°C, while nighttime lows are 11°C. You will leave for Vaasa on the 2nd (Fri).
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Vaasa
— 2 nights

Vaasa is a city on the west coast of Finland. For shopping fun, head to Iisakki Jarvenpaa - Tehtaanmyymala or Tikanoja Art Museum. You'll discover tucked-away gems like Arctic Museum Nanoq and Terranova. Venture out of the city with trips to Skata (in Pietarsaari) and Kuddnas Museum (in Uusikaarlepyy). And it doesn't end there: examine the collection at Bragen ulkoilmamuseo, pause for some serene contemplation at Huutoniemen kirkko, and snap pictures at Raippaluodon Silta.
For ratings, where to stay, photos, and other tourist information, you can read our Vaasa tour itinerary planner.
Traveling by train from Tampere to Vaasa takes 3 hours. Alternatively, you can drive; or take a bus. August in Vaasa sees daily highs of 22°C and lows of 12°C at night. Wrap up your sightseeing on the 4th (Sun) early enough to drive to Rauma.
For ratings, where to stay, photos, and other tourist information, you can read our Vaasa tour itinerary planner.
Traveling by train from Tampere to Vaasa takes 3 hours. Alternatively, you can drive; or take a bus. August in Vaasa sees daily highs of 22°C and lows of 12°C at night. Wrap up your sightseeing on the 4th (Sun) early enough to drive to Rauma.
Things to do in Vaasa
Side Trips
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Rauma
— 1 night

Rauma is a town and municipality of ca. To see traveler tips, maps, photos, and other tourist information, use the Rauma trip planner.
Traveling by car from Vaasa to Rauma takes 3 hours. Alternatively, you can take a bus. August in Rauma sees daily highs of 22°C and lows of 12°C at night. On the 5th (Mon), you'll travel to Turku.
Traveling by car from Vaasa to Rauma takes 3 hours. Alternatively, you can take a bus. August in Rauma sees daily highs of 22°C and lows of 12°C at night. On the 5th (Mon), you'll travel to Turku.
Things to do in Rauma
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Turku
— 2 nights

Sitting at the mouth of the Aura River, Turku is one of Finland's quaintest and most historically rich towns.Kick off your visit on the 5th (Mon): take in the spiritual surroundings of Turku Cathedral, admire the landmark architecture of St Henry's Ecumenical Art Chappel, then don't miss a visit to Archangel Michael's church, and finally buy something for everyone on your list at Kauppakeskus Mylly. Keep things going the next day: explore the historical opulence of Turku Castle, then examine the collection at Turku Biological Museum, then examine the collection at Luostarinmaen Kasityolaismuseo, and finally get engrossed in the history at Aboa Vetus & Ars Nova.
To see other places to visit, traveler tips, ratings, and tourist information, refer to the Turku day trip planning site.
You can drive from Rauma to Turku in 1.5 hours. Alternatively, you can take a bus. In August in Turku, expect temperatures between 23°C during the day and 12°C at night. Finish up your sightseeing early on the 7th (Wed) so you can go by car to Helsinki.
Things to do in Turku
Side Trip
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Helsinki
— 4 nights

Daughter of the Baltic
Head to Market Square Kauppatori and Stockmann Department Storefor some retail therapy. You'll explore the less-touristy side of things at Seurasaari Island and Open-Air Museum and Kansallisgalleria. Pack the 10th (Sat) with family-friendly diversions at Linnanmaki Amusement Park. See even more of Helsinki: take an in-depth tour of The National Museum of Finland, steep yourself in history at Mannerheim Museum, don't miss a visit to Hakaniemi Market, and take in the architecture and atmosphere at Helsinki Cathedral.
To find other places to visit, more things to do, traveler tips, and other tourist information, use the Helsinki tour itinerary builder.
You can drive from Turku to Helsinki in 2 hours. Other options are to take a train; or fly. Finish up your sightseeing early on the 11th (Sun) so you can travel back home.
To find other places to visit, more things to do, traveler tips, and other tourist information, use the Helsinki tour itinerary builder.
You can drive from Turku to Helsinki in 2 hours. Other options are to take a train; or fly. Finish up your sightseeing early on the 11th (Sun) so you can travel back home.
Things to do in Helsinki
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Finland travel guide
Land of a Thousand Lakes
Combining vast Nordic wilderness with bustling hip cities, Finland offers something to delight and surprise all its visitors. Generally speaking, the northern region is populated by unspoiled pine forests, glistening blue lakes, and a plethora of interesting wildlife, while the south is home to the nation's thoroughly modern urban centers. Although Finland holds the title of most sparsely populated county in the European Union, restaurants, bars, and nightclubs in cities like Helsinki, Espoo, and Tampere are often packed with fun-loving Finns. Do bring your dancing shoes, but don't forget your hiking boots either--you'll want to make use of the country's 37 national parks, spread throughout this "Land of a Thousand Lakes."