23 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.

You'll discover tucked-away gems like Seurasaari Island and Open-Air Museum and Maritime Centre Vellamo. Give yourself a bit of retail therapy at Hakaniemi Market and Brunberg Candy Factory Shop. Venture out of the city with trips to Cathedral of Porvoo (in Porvoo), Bellevue Beach (in Hanko) and Beach Mansikkalahti (in Kotka). There's still lots to do: explore the galleries of Sea Fortress Suomenlinna, stop by Academic Bookstore (Akateeminen Kirjakauppa), take an in-depth tour of The National Museum of Finland, and get a new perspective on nature at Natural History Museum (Luonnontieteellinen Museo).

To see traveler tips, reviews, maps, and other tourist information, read Helsinki online sightseeing planner.

Detroit, USA to Helsinki is an approximately 15-hour flight. The time zone difference when traveling from Detroit to Helsinki is 7 hours. Prepare for a bit cooler weather when traveling from Detroit in June: high temperatures in Helsinki hover around 65°F and lows are around 50°F. Cap off your sightseeing on the 6th (Sat) early enough to go by car to Tampere.

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

Eschew the tourist crowds and head to Vapriikin Museokeskus and Nasinneula Tower. Head to Laukko Manor and Galleria Rongafor plenty of shopping. Step out of Tampere to go to Jamsa and see Vitikkala Manor, which is approximately 1h 20 min away. There's still lots to do: take in the spiritual surroundings of Tampereen Tuomiokirkko, contemplate the long history of Amuri Museum of Workers' Housing, take in panoramic vistas at Pyynikki Park and Observation Tower, and enjoy the sand and surf at Riihiniemen Uimaranta.

To find traveler tips, reviews, maps, and tourist information, go to the Tampere trip itinerary planner.

Traveling by car from Helsinki to Tampere takes 2 hours. Alternatively, you can take a train; or take a bus. Expect a daytime high around 64°F in June, and nighttime lows around 46°F. Finish your sightseeing early on the 9th (Tue) so you can drive to Pori.

Pori is a city and municipality on the west coast of Finland. Start off your visit on the 10th (Wed): kick back and relax at Herrainpaivat Beach, then enjoy the sand and surf at Yyteri Beach, and then view the masterpieces at Pori Art Museum.

To see reviews, photos, ratings, and tourist information, go to the Pori online trip maker.

You can drive from Tampere to Pori in 1.5 hours. Alternatively, you can take a bus; or take a train. June in Pori sees daily highs of 63°F and lows of 48°F at night. Finish your sightseeing early on the 10th (Wed) to allow enough time to drive to Turku.

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

Give yourself a bit of retail therapy at Turun Kauppahalli and Ruokapuoti Lumo. Discover out-of-the-way places like Old Rauma and Turku Cathedral. The adventure continues: step into the grandiose world of Turku Castle, take an in-depth tour of Aboa Vetus & Ars Nova, stay fit while traveling at Ispoinen Beach and Sauna, and browse the collection at Turku City Library.

To find photos, more things to do, other places to visit, and tourist information, read our Turku vacation planning website.

Drive from Pori to Turku in 2 hours. Alternatively, you can take a bus; or take a train. In June, plan for daily highs up to 64°F, and evening lows to 47°F. Finish your sightseeing early on the 13th (Sat) to allow enough time to travel to Mariehamn.

Mariehamn is the capital of Åland, an autonomous territory under Finnish sovereignty. Kick off your visit on the 14th (Sun): examine the collection at Museumship Pommern, brush up on your military savvy at Aland Maritime Museum, then get engrossed in the history at Kobba Klintar, and finally browse for treasures at Antikbutiken. On your second day here, see the interesting displays at Aland Hunting & Fishing Museum, see the interesting displays at Kastelholm Castle, and then test your team's savvy at popular escape rooms.

To find ratings, more things to do, photos, and more tourist information, you can read our Mariehamn road trip tool.

You can fly from Turku to Mariehamn in 2 hours. Alternatively, you can ride a ferry. In June, daytime highs in Mariehamn are 62°F, while nighttime lows are 48°F. Finish your sightseeing early on the 15th (Mon) so you can travel to Lappeenranta.

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

Start off your visit on the 16th (Tue): take in the dramatic scenery at Imatra Waterfall, pause for some serene contemplation at Nuijamaa Church, then examine the collection at Wolkoff House Museum, then step into the grandiose world of Sandcastle Lappeenranta, and finally examine the collection at Lappeenranta Fortress. On your second day here, take in the dramatic natural features at Kummakivi Boulder, pause for some serene contemplation at Church of St. Nicholas, then look for gifts at Imatran Kalatalo, and finally contemplate the waterfront views at Saimaa Canal.

To find reviews, maps, photos, and tourist information, read Lappeenranta journey planner.

You can do a combination of flight and train from Mariehamn to Lappeenranta in 4.5 hours. Other options are to do a combination of flight and bus; or do a combination of ferry and car. In June, daytime highs in Lappeenranta are 66°F, while nighttime lows are 50°F. Finish your sightseeing early on the 17th (Wed) so you can drive to Savonlinna.

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

Start off your visit on the 18th (Thu): make a trip to Rapio Mill, look for gifts at Taito Shop Savonlinna, then examine the collection at Lusto - The Finnish Forest Museum, and finally take in the spiritual surroundings of Kerimaki Church. Get ready for a full day of sightseeing on the next day: explore the historical opulence of Olavinlinna Castle, savor the flavors at Savonlinna Market Square, then explore the activities along Siikalahti Wetland, then view the masterpieces at Johanna Oras Art Gallery, and finally pause for some serene contemplation at Paaskylahden kirkko.

Take the guesswork out of planning a Savonlinna vacation by using our trip itinerary maker.

Traveling by car from Lappeenranta to Savonlinna takes 2 hours. Alternatively, you can take a train; or take a bus. In June, daytime highs in Savonlinna are 65°F, while nighttime lows are 48°F. Finish your sightseeing early on the 19th (Fri) to allow enough time to travel to Inari.

Inari is Finland's largest, most sparsely populated municipality, with four official languages, more than any other in the country. Start off your visit on the 20th (Sat): tour or see a show at The Sami Cultural Centre Sajos, take in the architecture and atmosphere at Pielpajarvi Wilderness Church, and then examine the collection at Siida - Sami Museum and Nature Center. Get ready for a full day of sightseeing on the 21st (Sun): get a taste of life in the country at Reindeer Farm Petri Mattus and then take in the spiritual surroundings of Saint Tryphon Pechenga Orthodox Church.

For more things to do, photos, and more tourist information, refer to the Inari day trip planning tool.

Traveling by flight from Savonlinna to Inari takes 7 hours. Alternatively, you can drive; or do a combination of bus and train. Traveling from Savonlinna in June, things will get little chillier in Inari: highs are around 57°F and lows about 43°F. Cap off your sightseeing on the 21st (Sun) early enough to travel to Oulu.

Oulu is a city and municipality of inhabitants in the region of Northern Ostrobothnia, Finland. Kick off your visit on the 22nd (Mon): see the interesting displays at Oulun Automuseo, see the interesting displays at Turkansaaren Ulkomuseo, then enjoy the sand and surf at Nallikari Beach, then view the masterpieces at Pohjoisen Valokuvakeskus, and finally browse the eclectic array of goods at Kauppahalli.

For reviews, other places to visit, and more tourist information, you can read our Oulu trip maker app.

You can fly from Inari to Oulu in 6 hours. Alternatively, you can drive; or do a combination of bus and train. June in Oulu sees daily highs of 61°F and lows of 48°F at night. On the 23rd (Tue), wrap the sightseeing up by early afternoon so you can travel back home.