16 days in Finnish Archipelago Itinerary

Oulu is a city and municipality of inhabitants in the region of Northern Ostrobothnia, Finland. Satisfy your inner culture vulture at Holy Trinity Orthodox Cathedral and Oulun Automuseo. You'll explore the less-touristy side of things at Outdoors Oulu Oy and Turkansaaren Ulkomuseo. Take a break from Oulu with a short trip to Raahe Museum in Raahe, about 1h 5 min away. There's lots more to do: stroll through Hupisaaret Park, admire the landmark architecture of Oulu Cathedral, contemplate the waterfront views at Koitelinkoski, and see the interesting displays at Pohjois-Pohjanmaan museo.

To find traveler tips, maps, ratings, and other tourist information, read our Oulu online day trip planner.

Brussels, Belgium to Oulu is an approximately 8.5-hour flight. You can also drive. Due to the time zone difference, you'll lose 1 hour traveling from Brussels to Oulu. Traveling from Brussels in August, expect nights in Oulu to be about the same, around 12°C, while days are slightly colder, around 22°C. Cap off your sightseeing on the 1st (Tue) early enough to go by car to Vaasa.

Vaasa is a city on the west coast of Finland. Discover out-of-the-way places like Kvarken Archipelago World Heritage Site and Arctic Museum Nanoq. Get some cultural insight at Mustasaaren kirkko and Pohjanmaan Museo - Osterbottens Museum. Go for a jaunt from Vaasa to Mustasaari to see Saltkaret about 40 minutes away. There's much more to do: examine the collection at Vaasa Car & Motor Museum, take in the views from Raippaluodon Silta, and don't miss a visit to Kaupungintalo - City Hall.

To find other places to visit, reviews, and other tourist information, go to the Vaasa trip tool.

Drive from Oulu to Vaasa in 4 hours. Alternatively, you can take a train; or take a bus. In September, daily temperatures in Vaasa can reach 17°C, while at night they dip to 7°C. Cap off your sightseeing on the 4th (Fri) early enough to go by car to Rauma.

Rauma is a town and municipality of ca. Kick off your visit on the 5th (Sat): visit a coastal fixture at Kylmapihlaja Lighthouse Island, learn about all things military at Rauman Merimuseo - Rauma Maritime Museum, and then examine the collection at Marela Museum House. On the 6th (Sun), you'll have a packed day of sightseeing: examine the collection at Automobile Museum, then see the interesting displays at Bonk Museum, and then pause for some serene contemplation at Uusikaupunki Old Church.

For traveler tips, ratings, reviews, and tourist information, refer to the Rauma trip planner.

Getting from Vaasa to Rauma by car takes about 3 hours. Other options: take a bus. In September in Rauma, expect temperatures between 17°C during the day and 8°C at night. Wrap up your sightseeing on the 6th (Sun) early enough to drive to Turku.

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

Get some cultural insight at Turku Biological Museum and Church of St. Lawrence. Discover out-of-the-way places like Kurjenrahka National Park and St Henry's Ecumenical Art Chappel. When in Turku, make a side trip to see Tytyri Mine Experience in Lohja, approximately Lohja away. Next up on the itinerary: trek along The Archipelago Trail, let little ones run wild at Adventure Park, don't miss a visit to Kultaranta Garden, and walk around Kupittaa Park.

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Traveling by car from Rauma to Turku takes 1.5 hours. Alternatively, you can take a bus. In September in Turku, expect temperatures between 18°C during the day and 7°C at night. Finish your sightseeing early on the 9th (Wed) so you can drive to Hanko.

Hanko is a bilingual port town and municipality on the south coast of Finland, 130km west of Helsinki. Start off your visit on the 10th (Thu): contemplate the long history of Pike's Gut, then don't miss a visit to Gunnarstrand, then hike along Tulliniemi Nature Path, and finally kick back and relax at Bellevue Beach.

To find more things to do, maps, reviews, and more tourist information, read our Hanko online itinerary planner.

You can drive from Turku to Hanko in 2 hours. In September, plan for daily highs up to 18°C, and evening lows to 7°C. Cap off your sightseeing on the 10th (Thu) early enough to travel to Kotka.

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. Discover out-of-the-way places like Museum of Aviation and Riverside Park. Get some historical perspective at St. Nicholas Orthodox Church and Hamina Town Hall. Step out of Kotka with an excursion to Marian Kirkko in Hamina--about 30 minutes away. Next up on the itinerary: tour the pleasant surroundings at Santalahti Nature Trail, walk around Sibelius Park, steep yourself in history at Hamina Fortress, and take a stroll through Linden Esplanade.

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Traveling by car from Hanko to Kotka takes 3.5 hours. In September in Kotka, expect temperatures between 17°C during the day and 9°C at night. Wrap up your sightseeing on the 13th (Sun) to allow time to travel back home.