16 days in Lakeland, Turku & Helsinki Itinerary

Kouvola is a town and municipality in southeastern Finland. Lappeenranta Fortress and Maritime Centre Vellamo will appeal to museum buffs. Do some cultural sightseeing at Church of Ruotsinpyhtaa and Sandcastle Lappeenranta. Venture out of the city with trips to Kotka (Sapokka Water Garden, St. Nicholas Orthodox Church, &more). categoryPhrases.sentence.On_the_day_spend_an_exhilarating_day_on_the_slopes_at.

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Adelaide, Australia to Kouvola is an approximately 29-hour combination of flight and car. Traveling from Adelaide to Kouvola, you'll gain 7.5 hours due to the time zone difference. Plan for a bit warmer temperatures traveling from Adelaide in August, with highs in Kouvola at 24°C and lows at 13°C. Wrap up your sightseeing on the 13th (Tue) early enough to drive to Tampere.

Finland's third largest city, Tampere boasts an array of cultural offerings and a lively music scene.

Your inner history buff will appreciate Tampereen Tuomiokirkko and Pyhan Birgitan kirkko. Get a sense of the local culture at Vapriikin Museokeskus and Galleria Ronga. You'll find plenty of places to visit near Tampere: Laurinmaki Crofter's Museum (in Janakkala) and The Parola Armour Museum (in Parola). Pack the 16th (Fri) with family-friendly diversions at Sarkanniemi Theme Park. There's still lots to do: look for all kinds of wild species at Hatanpaa Arboretum and walk around Pyynikki Park and Observation Tower.

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You can drive from Kouvola to Tampere in 3 hours. Alternatively, you can take a train; or take a bus. August in Tampere sees daily highs of 23°C and lows of 11°C at night. Cap off your sightseeing on the 16th (Fri) early enough to go by car to Turku.

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

Turku Castle and Forum Marinum Maritime Centre will appeal to museum buffs. Eschew the tourist crowds and head to Turku Cathedral and Aboa Vetus & Ars Nova. Venture out of the city with trips to Kurjenrahka National Park (in Poytya) and Rauma (Burial Site of Sammallahdenmaki & Old Rauma). The adventure continues: examine the collection at Luostarinmaen Kasityolaismuseo, visit Naantali Old Town, and get lost in a book at Turku City Library.

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You can drive from Tampere to Turku in 2 hours. Other options are to take a train; or take a bus. In August in Turku, expect temperatures between 23°C during the day and 12°C at night. Wrap up your sightseeing on the 19th (Mon) early enough to drive to Helsinki.

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.

Popular historic sites such as Sea Fortress Suomenlinna and Helsinki Cathedral are in your itinerary. Eschew the tourist crowds and head to Seurasaari Island and Open-Air Museum and The National Museum of Finland. Get out of town with these interesting Helsinki side-trips: Cathedral of Porvoo (in Porvoo) and Heureka (in Vantaa). There's much more to do: admire the striking features of Temppeliaukio Church, take an in-depth tour of Finnish Aviation Museum, explore the world behind art at Design Museum, and contemplate in the serene atmosphere at Uspenskin Cathedral (Uspenskin Katedraali).

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You can drive from Turku to Helsinki in 2 hours. Other options are to take a train; or fly. August in Helsinki sees daily highs of 24°C and lows of 13°C at night. Finish your sightseeing early on the 24th (Sat) to allow enough time to travel back home.