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 Linnanmaki Amusement Park and Exhibition Centre WeeGee. You'll find plenty of places to visit near Helsinki: Inkoon kirkko (in Inkoo), Bellevue Beach (in Hanko) and Heureka (in Vantaa). The adventure continues: step into the grandiose world of Sea Fortress Suomenlinna, take in the architecture and atmosphere at Helsinki Cathedral, don't miss a visit to Senate Square, and admire the striking features of Temppeliaukio Church.

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New Delhi, India to Helsinki is an approximately 10-hour flight. You can also do a combination of flight and ferry; or do a combination of flight and train. Traveling from New Delhi to Helsinki, you'll gain 3 hours due to the time zone difference. Expect much colder temperatures when traveling from New Delhi in May; daily highs in Helsinki reach 18°C and lows reach 7°C. Wrap up your sightseeing on the 2nd (Tue) early enough 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 enjoy Moomin World and Vepsa Island. There's lots more to do: find something for the whole family at Vaski Adventure Island, explore the landscape on two wheels at Bike Rental - by Carfield, deepen your understanding at Turku Cathedral, and enjoy the sand and surf at Ispoinen Beach and Sauna.

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Traveling by car from Helsinki to Naantali takes 2 hours. Alternatively, you can take a bus; or take a train. In June, daily temperatures in Naantali can reach 20°C, while at night they dip 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 Ahtari Zoo. Explore Tampere's surroundings by going to Ahvenisto (in Hameenlinna) and Pori (Central Pori Church (Keski-Porin kirkko), Yyteri Beach, & more). The adventure continues: tour the pleasant surroundings at Riihiniemen Uimaranta, enjoy the sand and surf at Rauhaniemi Beach, pause for some serene contemplation at Church of St. Alexander Nevsky and St. Nicholas, and enjoy some diversion at Pyynikki's Swim Hall.

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Traveling by car from Naantali to Tampere takes 2.5 hours. Alternatively, you can take a bus; or take a train. In June, daily temperatures in Tampere can reach 20°C, while at night they dip to 9°C. Finish your sightseeing early on the 9th (Tue) so you can travel to Harma.

Kick off your visit on the 10th (Wed): find something for the whole family at Powerpark.

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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.

You'll visit kid-friendly attractions like Ranua Zoo and SantaPark - the Home Cavern of Santa Claus. The adventure continues: don't miss a visit to Santa Claus Village, explore the fascinating underground world of Syvasenvaara Fell, look for all kinds of wild species at Arctic Emotions Oy, and get engrossed in the history at Arktikum.

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Drive from Harma to Rovaniemi in 6.5 hours. Alternatively, you can do a combination of car and flight. In June in Rovaniemi, expect temperatures between 18°C during the day and 9°C at night. Wrap up your sightseeing on the 14th (Sun) early enough to travel back home.