17 days in Sastamala, Vuokatti & Helsinki Region Itinerary

Deepen your sense of the past at sights like St Olaf's Church in Tyrvaa and Stone Castle of Pirunvuori. Escape the urban bustle at Torronsuo National Park and Puurijarvi-Isosuo National Park. Explore Sastamala's surroundings by going to Tammelan kirkko (in Tammela), Forssa (Viihdeuimala Vesihelmi, Forssa Museum of Natural History, & more) and Loimaa (Alpo Jaakola Statuary Park & The Finnish Museum of Agriculture).

For photos, ratings, traveler tips, and tourist information, refer to the Sastamala road trip planner.

Tel Aviv, Israel to Sastamala is an approximately 11-hour combination of flight and car. When traveling from Tel Aviv in August, plan for a bit cooler days in Sastamala, with highs around 23°C, while nights are cooler with lows around 11°C. Wrap up your sightseeing by early afternoon on the 9th (Fri) to allow enough time to travel to Vuokatti.

You'll enjoy a bit of beach vacationing at Venajanhiekka and Hiukka. Visiting Tiilikkajarven Kansallispuisto and Boreal Wildlife Centre will get you outdoors. You'll find plenty of places to visit near Vuokatti: Hiidenportti National Park (in Sotkamo), Kajaani (Kajaani Castle ruins & Kajaani Church) and Kuhmo Arts Centre (in Kuhmo). On the 15th (Thu), ski the day away in the pristine settings at Ukkohalla Ski & Sport Resort.

For ratings, more things to do, where to stay, and other tourist information, go to the Vuokatti day trip planning site .

You can drive from Sastamala to Vuokatti in 6.5 hours. Another option is to do a combination of car and flight. In August in Vuokatti, expect temperatures between 21°C during the day and 11°C at night. You will have some time to spend on the 16th (Fri) before leaving for 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.

Start off your visit on the 17th (Sat): take in the spiritual surroundings of Temppeliaukion Church, browse the eclectic array of goods at Market Square Kauppatori, then contemplate in the serene atmosphere at Uspenskin Cathedral (Uspenskin Katedraali), then take in the architecture and atmosphere at Helsinki Cathedral, and finally brush up on your military savvy at Sea Fortress Suomenlinna.

For more things to do, maps, ratings, and more tourist information, read Helsinki tour planning website .

The Route module can help you plan travel from Vuokatti to Helsinki. In August, plan for daily highs up to 24°C, and evening lows to 13°C. Wrap up your sightseeing on the 17th (Sat) early enough to travel back home.