18 days in Finland Itinerary

Mikkeli is a town and municipality in Finland. On the 18th (Sun), pause for some serene contemplation at Mikkeli Cathedral and then pause for some photo ops at Mannerheim Statue. Keep things going the next day: explore the striking landscape of Repovesi National Park and then pause for some serene contemplation at Mikkeli Rural Parish Church.

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Helsinki to Mikkeli is an approximately 2.5-hour car ride. You can also take a train; or take a bus. August in Mikkeli sees daily highs of 24°C and lows of 11°C at night. Wrap up your sightseeing on the 20th (Tue) to allow time to take a bus to Savonlinna.

The picturesque town of Savonlinna sits on two islands surrounded by shimmering lakes and lush greenery.

Kick off your visit on the 21st (Wed): see the interesting displays at Lusto - The Finnish Forest Museum, contemplate in the serene atmosphere at Kerimaki Church, see the interesting displays at Savonlinna Provincial Museum, then explore the historical opulence of Olavinlinna Castle, then appreciate the history behind Savonlinna Herostatue - The Hero's Grave, and finally explore the historical opulence of Savonlinna Cathedral. On your second day here, make a trip to Pikkukirkko, then contemplate the long history of Olavinlinnan Musta Passi, and then explore the striking landscape of Linnansaari National Park.

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You can take a bus from Mikkeli to Savonlinna in 1.5 hours. Alternatively, you can drive; or take a train. Expect a daytime high around 22°C in August, and nighttime lows around 13°C. Finish your sightseeing early on the 22nd (Thu) so you can drive to Imatra.

Although predominately an industrial town, Imatra boasts a long and impressive history of tourism, largely owing to its fierce rapids, considered to have been Finland's first ever tourist attraction.

On the 23rd (Fri), see human ingenuity at work at Imatrankoski, take in the dramatic scenery at Imatra Waterfall, then contemplate in the serene atmosphere at Church of St. Nicholas, then stroll through Malonsaari, and finally pause for some serene contemplation at De tre korsens kyrka.

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Drive from Savonlinna to Imatra in 2 hours. Alternatively, you can take a train; or take a bus. In August, daily temperatures in Imatra can reach 23°C, while at night they dip to 13°C. Finish your sightseeing early on the 23rd (Fri) so you can take a train to Lappeenranta.

On the shores of the country's largest lake system, Lappeenrata serves as the economic and cultural center of southeast Finland.

Change things up with these side-trips from Lappeenranta: Kotka (Maritime Centre Vellamo, Varissaari - Fort Elisabeth, & more), Hamina (Hamina Fortress, Marian Kirkko, & more) and Kouvola (Tykkimaki Amusement Park & Niivermaki Nature Conservation Area). The adventure continues: see the interesting displays at Salpa Line Museum, get engrossed in the history at Wolkoff House Museum, take in the architecture and atmosphere at Nuijamaa Church, and admire the masterpieces at Lappeenrannan taidemuseo.

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Lappeenranta is very close to Imatra. August in Lappeenranta sees daily highs of 23°C and lows of 13°C at night. Finish your sightseeing early on the 3rd (Tue) to allow enough time to take a train 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.

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Traveling by train from Lappeenranta to Helsinki takes 2 hours. Alternatively, you can drive; or take a bus. In September in Helsinki, expect temperatures between 19°C during the day and 8°C at night. You'll set off for home on the 4th (Wed).