17 days in Turku, Jyvaskyla & Helsinki Itinerary

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 11th (Tue): explore the striking landscape of Kurjenrahka National Park and then trek along The Archipelago Trail. Here are some ideas for day two: pause for some serene contemplation at Archangel Michael's church, work off some steam at Ispoinen Beach and Sauna, and then tour the pleasant surroundings at Vepsa Island.

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Stockholm, Sweden to Turku is an approximately 9.5-hour car ride. The time zone difference when traveling from Stockholm to Turku is 1 hour. September in Turku sees daily highs of °C and lows of °C at night. Finish up your sightseeing early on the 12th (Wed) so you can go by car to Jyvaskyla.

Jyväskylä is a city and municipality in Finland and in the western part of the Finnish Lakeland. Discover out-of-the-way places like Päijänteen kansallispuisto and Leivonmaki National Park. Visiting Southern Konnevesi National park and Paijatsalo Trail will get you outdoors. You'll find plenty of places to visit near Jyvaskyla: Orinoro Gorge (in Leppavirta), Church of Keuruu (in Keuruu) and Pyha-Hakki National Park (in Saarijarvi). And it doesn't end there: stroll through Pulkkilanharju Nature Trail, get to know the resident critters at Ahtari Zoo, examine the collection at The Alvar Aalto Museum, and trek along Kelvenne Trail.

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Traveling by car from Turku to Jyvaskyla takes 4 hours. Alternatively, you can take a train; or take a bus. In September, daily temperatures in Jyvaskyla can reach °C, while at night they dip to °C. Cap off your sightseeing on the 24th (Mon) early enough to go by car 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.

On the 24th (Mon), walk around Sibelius Monument, thentake an in-depth tour of Seurasaari Island and Open-Air Museum, and then explore the historical opulence of Sea Fortress Suomenlinna. Here are some ideas for day two: gain interesting insight with Norman Travels, test your team's savvy at popular escape rooms, and then make a trip to Porvoo Old Town.

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Getting from Jyvaskyla to Helsinki by car takes about 3 hours. Other options: take a train; or fly. Expect a daytime high around °C in September, and nighttime lows around °C. Wrap up your sightseeing on the 26th (Wed) to allow time to travel back home.