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 7-hour ferry ride. You can also drive. The time zone difference when traveling from Stockholm to Turku is 1 hour. September in Turku sees daily highs of 18°C and lows of 7°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 Southern Konnevesi National park. Visiting Leivonmaki National Park and Pyha-Hakki National Park will get you outdoors. You'll find plenty of places to visit near Jyvaskyla: Orinoro Gorge (in Leppavirta), Church of Keuruu (in Keuruu) and Marttinen (in Virrat). There's still lots to do: stroll through Paijatsalo Trail, trek along Pulkkilanharju Nature Trail, learn about wildlife with up-close encounters at Ahtari Zoo, and stroll around Naisvuori Hill.

For maps, more things to do, and other tourist information, you can read our Jyvaskyla trip planner.

Traveling by car from Turku to Jyvaskyla takes 4 hours. Alternatively, you can take a train; or take a bus. In September, plan for daily highs up to 16°C, and evening lows to 5°C. Finish your sightseeing early on the 24th (Mon) to allow enough time 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.

On the 24th (Mon), walk around Sibelius Monument, then take an in-depth tour of Seurasaari Island and Open-Air Museum, and then explore the historical opulence of Sea Fortress Suomenlinna. On the 25th (Tue), you'll have a packed day of sightseeing: test your problem-solving skills at popular escape rooms and then don't miss a visit to Porvoo Old Town.

To see where to stay, traveler tips, photos, and more tourist information, refer to the Helsinki trip planner.

You can drive from Jyvaskyla to Helsinki in 3 hours. Other options are to take a train; or fly. September in Helsinki sees daily highs of 19°C and lows of 8°C at night. Cap off your sightseeing on the 26th (Wed) early enough to travel back home.