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.

Kick off your visit on the 11th (Tue): explore the striking landscape of Kurjenrahka National Park and then stroll through The Archipelago Trail. Get ready for a full day of sightseeing on the next day: pause for some serene contemplation at Archangel Michael's church, then stroll through Ispoinen Beach and Sauna, and then head off the coast to Vepsa Island.

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Stockholm, Sweden to Turku is an approximately 10.5-hour car ride. The time zone difference when traveling from Stockholm to Turku is 1 hour. In September, plan for daily highs up to 18°C, and evening lows to 7°C. Finish your sightseeing early on the 12th (Wed) to allow enough time to drive to Jyvaskyla.

Jyväskylä is a city and municipality in Finland and in the western part of the Finnish Lakeland. Visiting Pyha-Hakki National Park and Leivonmaki National Park will get you outdoors. Explore hidden gems such as Marttinen and Orinoro Gorge. Get out of town with these interesting Jyvaskyla side-trips: Asikkala (Pihamaa Estate & Winery & Pulkkilanharju Nature Trail), Church of Keuruu (in Keuruu) and Padasjoki (Päijänteen kansallispuisto & Kelvenne Trail). Spend the 20th (Thu) exploring nature at Southern Konnevesi National park. The adventure continues: admire nature's wide array of creatures at Ahtari Zoo, learn about all things military at Finnish Air Force Museum, don't miss a visit to University of Jyvaskyla, and stroll through Paijatsalo Trail.

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Traveling by car from Turku to Jyvaskyla takes 4 hours. Alternatively, you can take a train; or do a combination of train and flight. Expect a daytime high around 16°C in September, and nighttime lows around 5°C. Finish your sightseeing early on the 24th (Mon) so you can 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.

Kick off your visit on the 24th (Mon): tour the pleasant surroundings at Sibelius Monument, then get engrossed in the history at Seurasaari Island and Open-Air Museum, and then brush up on your military savvy at Fortress of Suomenlinna. Keep things going the next day: delve into the lush surroundings at Norman Travels, test your team's savvy at popular escape rooms, and then make a trip to Porvoo Old Town.

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Traveling by car from Jyvaskyla to Helsinki takes 3 hours. Alternatively, you can take a train; or fly. Expect a daytime high around 19°C in September, and nighttime lows around 8°C. Cap off your sightseeing on the 26th (Wed) early enough to travel back home.