16 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.

Eschew the tourist crowds and head to Seurasaari Island and Open-Air Museum and Hakaniemi Market. Go for a jaunt from Helsinki to Porvoo to see Porvoo Old Town about 50 minutes away. Pack the 5th (Sun) with family-friendly diversions at Linnanmaki Amusement Park. Next up on the itinerary: glide peacefully along the water with some of the best stand-up paddleboarding in the area, test your team's savvy at popular escape rooms, tour the pleasant surroundings at Sibelius Monument, and explore the world behind art at Design Museum.

For traveler tips, photos, other places to visit, and other tourist information, read Helsinki road trip site .

Amsterdam, The Netherlands to Helsinki is an approximately 5.5-hour flight. You can also do a combination of flight and ferry; or drive. The time zone difference when traveling from Amsterdam to Helsinki is 1 hour. In August, plan for daily highs up to 24°C, and evening lows to 13°C. Wrap up your sightseeing on the 7th (Tue) to allow time to take a train 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.

Start off your visit on the 8th (Wed): tour the pleasant surroundings at Malonsaari, step off the mainland to explore Lammassaari Island, and then take in the dramatic scenery at Imatra Waterfall. On the 9th (Thu), you'll have a packed day of sightseeing: take in the architecture and atmosphere at Joutsenon kirkko and then explore the activities along Saimaa Canal.

For ratings, more things to do, other places to visit, and more tourist information, read our Imatra online trip builder .

You can take a train from Helsinki to Imatra in 3 hours. Alternatively, you can drive; or take a bus. In August in Imatra, expect temperatures between 23°C during the day and 13°C at night. Finish up your sightseeing early on the 9th (Thu) so you can travel to Koli National Park.

You'll explore the less-touristy side of things at Pielinen and Kolinuuron kierros Nature Trail. Take a break from the city and head to Patvinsuon Kansallispuisto and Ukko-Koli Hill.

To see where to stay, other places to visit, photos, and other tourist information, use the Koli National Park holiday app .

You can drive from Imatra to Koli National Park in 3.5 hours. In August, daytime highs in Koli National Park are 22°C, while nighttime lows are 13°C. Wrap up your sightseeing on the 13th (Mon) early enough to travel to Sotkamo.

Sotkamo is a municipality of Finland, located in the Kainuu region. Kick off your visit on the 13th (Mon): take some stellar pictures from Vuokatinvaara and then explore the striking landscape of Venajanhiekka.

For maps, more things to do, and other tourist information, you can read our Sotkamo trip itinerary builder website .

Drive from Koli National Park to Sotkamo in 2.5 hours. Expect a daytime high around 22°C in August, and nighttime lows around 11°C. On the 14th (Tue), wrap the sightseeing up by early afternoon so you can travel to Kuusamo.

Kuusamo is a town and municipality in Finland. Explore hidden gems such as Kiutakongas Rapids and Pieni Karhunkierros Trail. Step out of the city life by going to Karhunkierros and Palosaari Reindeer and Fishing Farm. Next up on the itinerary: admire the masterpieces at Hannu Hautala Nature Photography Centre and look for gifts at Riipisen Wild Game and Souvenier Shop.

For traveler tips, reviews, other places to visit, and other tourist information, refer to the Kuusamo online day trip planner .

Traveling by car from Sotkamo to Kuusamo takes 3.5 hours. Expect a daytime high around 20°C in August, and nighttime lows around 10°C. Wrap up your sightseeing by early afternoon on the 17th (Fri) to allow time for travel to Turku.

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

Start off your visit on the 18th (Sat): stroll through The Archipelago Trail, browse the exhibits of Turku Castle, and then let little ones run wild at Adventure Park.

To find out how to plan a trip to Turku, use our trip itinerary maker.

You can fly from Kuusamo to Turku in 4.5 hours. Alternatively, you can do a combination of flight and train; or drive. In August, daily temperatures in Turku can reach 23°C, while at night they dip to 12°C. On the 19th (Sun), wrap the sightseeing up by early afternoon so you can travel back home.