18 days in Finland Itinerary

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.

Bring the kids along to Temppeliaukio Church and Helsinki Cathedral. Explore the numerous day-trip ideas around Helsinki: Bellevue Beach (in Hanko), Inkoon kirkko (in Inkoo) and Heureka (in Vantaa). Next up on the itinerary: explore the historical opulence of Sea Fortress Suomenlinna, get in on the family fun at Linnanmaki Amusement Park, explore the striking landscape of Nuuksio National Park, and learn about wildlife with up-close encounters at Korkeasaaren Elaintarha.

To see photos, where to stay, other places to visit, and more tourist information, you can read our Helsinki sightseeing planner.

New Delhi, India to Helsinki is an approximately 10.5-hour flight. Due to the time zone difference, you'll gain 3.5 hours traveling from New Delhi to Helsinki. Traveling from New Delhi in May, things will get colder in Helsinki: highs are around 18°C and lows about 7°C. Wrap up your sightseeing on the 2nd (Tue) to allow time to drive to Naantali.

Naantali is a town in south-western Finland, known as one of the most important tourist centres of the country. Kids will appreciate attractions like Turku Castle and Ispoinen Beach and Sauna. And it doesn't end there: find something for the whole family at Vaski Adventure Island, hike along The Archipelago Trail, take an in-depth tour of Ett Hem Museum, and get lost in a book at Turku City Library.

For ratings, more things to do, maps, and tourist information, read our Naantali trip itinerary maker site.

Drive from Helsinki to Naantali in 2 hours. Alternatively, you can take a bus; or fly. In June, plan for daily highs up to 20°C, and evening lows to 9°C. Finish your sightseeing early on the 5th (Fri) to allow enough time to drive to Tampere.

Finland's third largest city, Tampere boasts an array of cultural offerings and a lively music scene.

Kids will enjoy Sarkanniemi Theme Park and Herrainpaivat Beach. Venture out of the city with trips to Pori (Central Pori Church (Keski-Porin kirkko) & Yyteri Beach), Ahtari Zoo (in Ahtari) and Ahvenisto (in Hameenlinna). Next up on the itinerary: enjoy some diversion at Pyynikki's Swim Hall, kick back and relax at Rauhaniemi Beach, pause for some serene contemplation at Finlayson Church, and stroll through Riihiniemen Uimaranta.

To find more things to do, photos, maps, and other tourist information, go to the Tampere itinerary planner.

You can drive from Naantali to Tampere in 2.5 hours. Alternatively, you can take a bus; or do a combination of bus and train. Expect a daytime high around 20°C in June, and nighttime lows around 9°C. Wrap up your sightseeing on the 9th (Tue) to allow time to travel to Harma.

Kick off your visit on the 10th (Wed): get in on the family fun at Powerpark.

To find photos, traveler tips, and tourist information, use the Harma online trip planner.

You can drive from Tampere to Harma in 3.5 hours. June in Harma sees daily highs of 20°C and lows of 9°C at night. Wrap up your sightseeing by early afternoon on the 10th (Wed) to allow enough time to travel to Rovaniemi.

An urban center set amongst the great Arctic wilderness, Rovaniemi serves as the capital of Lapland province.

Kids will enjoy Santa Claus Village and Arctic Emotions Oy. Take a break from Rovaniemi with a short trip to Ranua Zoo in Ranua, about 1 hour away. There's still lots to do: get engrossed in the history at Arktikum, see Santa Claus Office, look for all kinds of wild species at Napapiirin Porofarmi, and find something for the whole family at SantaPark - the Home Cavern of Santa Claus.

To see traveler tips, where to stay, reviews, and more tourist information, refer to the Rovaniemi trip itinerary site.

Drive from Harma to Rovaniemi in 6.5 hours. Alternatively, you can do a combination of car and flight. In June, plan for daily highs up to 18°C, and evening lows to 9°C. Cap off your sightseeing on the 14th (Sun) early enough to travel back home.