18 days in Finland Itinerary

Sitting at the mouth of the Aura River, Turku is one of Finland's quaintest and most historically rich towns.

Escape the urban bustle at Teijo national park and Ispoinen Beach and Sauna. Get a sense of the local culture at Turku Castle and Aboa Vetus & Ars Nova. There's lots more to do: contemplate the long history of Turku Cathedral, take in the architecture and atmosphere at Archangel Michael's church, see the interesting displays at Luostarinmaki Handicrafts Museum, and brush up on your military savvy at Forum Marinum Maritime Centre.

For traveler tips, other places to visit, where to stay, and more tourist information, go to the Turku vacation planner .

London, UK to Turku is an approximately 9.5-hour flight. You can also drive. You'll lose 2 hours traveling from London to Turku due to the time zone difference. In July, daily temperatures in Turku can reach 24°C, while at night they dip to 13°C. Finish up your sightseeing early on the 30th (Tue) so you can travel to Mariehamn.

Mariehamn is the capital of Åland, an autonomous territory under Finnish sovereignty. Kick off your visit on the 31st (Wed): explore the historical opulence of Jan Karlsgården Outdoor museum Jan Karlsgården, then head off the coast to Kobba Klintar, then brush up on your military savvy at Aland Maritime Museum, and finally examine the collection at Museumship Pommern.

To see photos, traveler tips, other places to visit, and more tourist information, you can read our Mariehamn online holiday planner .

Getting from Turku to Mariehamn by flight takes about 2.5 hours. Other options: ride a ferry. July in Mariehamn sees daily highs of 23°C and lows of 13°C at night. Finish your sightseeing early on the 31st (Wed) to allow enough time to travel to Inari.

Start off your visit on the 1st (Thu): explore the wealth of natural beauty at Lemmenjoki National Park. Keep things going the next day: see the interesting displays at Siida, then experience rural life at Inari Reindeerfarm, and then relax in the rural setting at Reindeer Farm Petri Mattus.

For ratings, photos, reviews, and other tourist information, go to the Inari tour builder app .

Traveling by combination of flight and shuttle from Mariehamn to Inari takes 6.5 hours. Alternatively, you can do a combination of ferry and car; or do a combination of ferry, train, and bus. Traveling from Mariehamn in August, things will get little chillier in Inari: highs are around 19°C and lows about 9°C. Wrap up your sightseeing on the 2nd (Fri) early enough to travel to Kuusamo.

Kuusamo is a town and municipality in Finland. Step off the beaten path and head to Kiutakongas Rapids and Riisitunturi National Park. Visiting Pieni Karhunkierros Trail and Syote National Park will get you outdoors. The adventure continues: admire the masterpieces at Hannu Hautala Nature Photography Centre.

For photos, traveler tips, ratings, and tourist information, go to the Kuusamo tour itinerary planning tool .

Traveling by combination of shuttle and flight from Inari to Kuusamo takes 5.5 hours. Alternatively, you can drive; or take a bus. In August, daily temperatures in Kuusamo can reach 20°C, while at night they dip to 10°C. Finish your sightseeing early on the 5th (Mon) to allow enough time to travel to Koli National Park.

You'll explore the less-touristy side of things at Pielinen and Paha-Koli Hill. Get in touch with nature at Akka-Koli Hill and Ukko-Koli Hill. Spend the 7th (Wed) exploring nature at Patvinsuon Kansallispuisto.

To find where to stay, maps, photos, and other tourist information, you can read our Koli National Park road trip planning app .

You can drive from Kuusamo to Koli National Park in 5 hours. Another option is to fly. Expect a daytime high around 22°C in August, and nighttime lows around 13°C. Finish up your sightseeing early on the 8th (Thu) so you can travel to Savonlinna.

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

On the 9th (Fri), pause for some serene contemplation at Pikkukirkko, explore the striking landscape at Punkaharju Ridge, don't miss a visit to The Parikkala Sculpture Park, then look for all kinds of wild species at Siikalahti Wetland, and finally step into the grandiose world of Olavinlinna Castle. Get ready for a full day of sightseeing on the 10th (Sat): explore the wealth of natural beauty at Kolovesi National Park.

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Drive from Koli National Park to Savonlinna in 3 hours. Expect a daytime high around 22°C in August, and nighttime lows around 13°C. Wrap up your sightseeing on the 10th (Sat) early enough to 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.

Start off your visit on the 11th (Sun): step off the mainland to explore Lammassaari Island, hike along Malonsaari, then admire the sheer force of Imatra Waterfall, and finally learn about all things military at Imatra Veteran’s Home Museum.

To see more things to do, ratings, maps, and more tourist information, use the Imatra day trip app .

Traveling by car from Savonlinna to Imatra takes 2 hours. Alternatively, you can take a train; or take a bus. In August, daytime highs in Imatra are 23°C, while nighttime lows are 13°C. Finish your sightseeing early on the 11th (Sun) so you can 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.

Kick off your visit on the 12th (Mon): contemplate in the serene atmosphere at Rock Church, get engrossed in the history at Seurasaari Island and Open-Air Museum, then learn about all things military at Sea Fortress Suomenlinna, then take in the architecture and atmosphere at Helsinki Cathedral, and finally admire the masterpieces at Kansallisgalleria. On the 13th (Tue), you'll have a packed day of sightseeing: get a dose of the wild on Nuuksio National Park.

For other places to visit, ratings, more things to do, and tourist information, read our Helsinki planner .

Take a train from Imatra to Helsinki in 2.5 hours. Alternatively, you can drive; or do a combination of train and flight. In August in Helsinki, expect temperatures between 24°C during the day and 13°C at night. Wrap up your sightseeing on the 13th (Tue) to allow time to travel back home.