25 days in Helsinki, Turku & Central 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.

Your cultural itinerary includes sights like Mannerheim Museum and Cathedral of Porvoo. The Aalto House and Johannes Church will appeal to history buffs. Change things up with these side-trips from Helsinki: Kotka (Sapokka Water Garden & Maritime Centre Vellamo), Laurinmaki nature and culture area, Crofter's Museum (in Janakkala) and Porvoo (Runeberg Park & Porvoo Old Town). And it doesn't end there: contemplate the long history of Seurasaari Island and Open-Air Museum, get curious at Heureka, get a new perspective on nature at Natural History Museum (Luonnontieteellinen Museo), and get engrossed in the history at Finnish Aviation Museum.

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St. Petersburg, Russia to Helsinki is an approximately 3.5-hour train ride. You can also fly; or drive. The time zone difference when traveling from St. Petersburg to Helsinki is minus 1 hour. In July, plan for daily highs up to 25°C, and evening lows to 15°C. Finish your sightseeing early on the 16th (Tue) 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.

Aboa Vetus & Ars Nova and Old Rauma will appeal to history buffs. Explore hidden gems such as Naantali Old Town and Luostarinmaen Kasityolaismuseo. Explore the numerous day-trip ideas around Turku: Nagu (Nagu Church, Maritime Exhibition Sjofartshuset, & more), Teijo National Park (in Pernio) and Rauma (The Church of the Holy Cross, Kylmapihlaja Lighthouse Island, & more). The adventure continues: deepen your understanding at Turku Cathedral, explore the historical opulence of Turku Castle, learn about all things military at Forum Marinum Maritime Centre, and take in the architecture and atmosphere at Archangel Michael's church.

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You can drive from Helsinki to Turku in 2 hours. Alternatively, you can take a train; or fly. In July, daily temperatures in Turku can reach 24°C, while at night they dip to 13°C. Wrap up your sightseeing on the 26th (Fri) to allow time to drive to Jyvaskyla.

Jyväskylä is a city and municipality in Finland and in the western part of the Finnish Lakeland. Kick off your visit on the 27th (Sat): look for gifts at Viherlandia, take in the architecture and atmosphere at Muuramen Church, take in the views from Kuokkalan silta, then get engrossed in the history at Keski-Suomen museo (Museum of Central Finland), and finally explore the world behind art at Jyvaskyla Art Museum.

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Traveling by car from Turku to Jyvaskyla takes 4 hours. Alternatively, you can take a train; or do a combination of train and flight. July in Jyvaskyla sees daily highs of 24°C and lows of 12°C at night. Finish up your sightseeing early on the 27th (Sat) so you can travel to Viitasaari.

Viitasaari is a town and municipality of Finland.It is located in the Central Finland region. Eschew the tourist crowds and head to Pyha-Hakki National Park and Liikelataamo. Explore Viitasaari's surroundings by going to Julmat Lammit (in Saarijarvi) and Car Museum Wanhat Wehkeet (in Karstula). The adventure continues: look for gifts at Nestori and stroll through Sahis Aki resort.

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You can drive from Jyvaskyla to Viitasaari in 1.5 hours. In July in Viitasaari, expect temperatures between 24°C during the day and 15°C at night. You will leave for home on the 31st (Wed).