27 days in Finland Itinerary
27 days in Finland Itinerary
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27 days in Finland Itinerary
Start: Groningen
Fly + Drive:
13h 45min
1
Kouvola
— 1 night
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Drive:
4h 45min
2
Koli National Park
— 4 nights
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Drive:
5h
3
Kuusamo
— 3 nights
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Fly:
5h 15min
4
Inari
— 1 night
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Fly + train:
5h 15min
5
Tampere
— 3 nights
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train:
1h 45min
6
Turku
— 4 nights
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Drive:
1h 15min
7
Kimito Island
— 2 nights
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Drive:
2h 15min
8
Helsinki
— 5 nights
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Fly:
12h 15min
End: Groningen
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1
night
Kouvola
1
night

Kouvola is a town and municipality in southeastern Finland. Start off your visit on the 25th (Thu): pause for some serene contemplation at Pyhan Ristin kirkko, then explore the striking landscape at Hiidenvuori, and then delve into the lush surroundings at Niivermaki Nature Conservation Area. Get ready for a full day of sightseeing on the 26th (Fri): stroll around Riverside Park, wander the streets of Linden Esplanade, and then identify plant and animal life at Arboretum Mustila.
For other places to visit, photos, traveler tips, and tourist information, go to the Kouvola visit planner .
Groningen, Holland to Kouvola is an approximately 14-hour flight. You can also drive. You'll lose 1 hour traveling from Groningen to Kouvola due to the time zone difference. In July, daily temperatures in Kouvola can reach 24°C, while at night they dip to 14°C. Cap off your sightseeing on the 26th (Fri) early enough to travel to Koli National Park.
For other places to visit, photos, traveler tips, and tourist information, go to the Kouvola visit planner .
Groningen, Holland to Kouvola is an approximately 14-hour flight. You can also drive. You'll lose 1 hour traveling from Groningen to Kouvola due to the time zone difference. In July, daily temperatures in Kouvola can reach 24°C, while at night they dip to 14°C. Cap off your sightseeing on the 26th (Fri) early enough to travel to Koli National Park.
Things to do in Kouvola
Side Trips
Kotka, Arboretum Mustila, Hiidenvuori
Find places to stay Jul 25 — 26:
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Arboretum Mustila
2:30pm, Fri Jul 26

Hiidenvuori
1:00pm, Thu Jul 25

Niivermaki Nature Conservation Area
3:30pm, Thu Jul 25
4
nights
Koli National Park
4
nights

Visiting Patvinsuon Kansallispuisto and Paha-Koli Hill will get you outdoors. Eschew the tourist crowds and head to Hiidenportti National Park and Pielisen Museum.
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You can drive from Kouvola to Koli National Park in 5 hours. In July, daily temperatures in Koli National Park can reach 24°C, while at night they dip to 13°C. Wrap up your sightseeing on the 30th (Tue) early enough to travel to Kuusamo.
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You can drive from Kouvola to Koli National Park in 5 hours. In July, daily temperatures in Koli National Park can reach 24°C, while at night they dip to 13°C. Wrap up your sightseeing on the 30th (Tue) early enough to travel to Kuusamo.
Things to do in Koli National Park
Side Trip
Hiidenportti National Park
Find places to stay Jul 26 — 30:
Highlights from your plan

Patvinsuon Kansallispuisto
10:30am, Sat Jul 27

Hiidenportti National Park
11:30am, Sun Jul 28

Paha-Koli Hill
1:30pm, Mon Jul 29
3
nights
Kuusamo
3
nights

Kuusamo is a town and municipality in Finland. Step out of the city life by going to Kiutakongas Rapids and Pieni Karhunkierros Trail. Step off the beaten path and head to Safaris and Shopping Center Kumpare. Go for a jaunt from Kuusamo to Posio to see Riisitunturi National Park about 1h 05 min away. It doesn't end there: examine the collection at Hannu Hautala Nature Photography Centre.
To see maps, ratings, traveler tips, and more tourist information, refer to the Kuusamo online trip itinerary planner .
Traveling by car from Koli National Park to Kuusamo takes 5 hours. Alternatively, you can fly. In July, daytime highs in Kuusamo are 22°C, while nighttime lows are 12°C. Finish up your sightseeing early on the 2nd (Fri) so you can travel to Inari.
To see maps, ratings, traveler tips, and more tourist information, refer to the Kuusamo online trip itinerary planner .
Traveling by car from Koli National Park to Kuusamo takes 5 hours. Alternatively, you can fly. In July, daytime highs in Kuusamo are 22°C, while nighttime lows are 12°C. Finish up your sightseeing early on the 2nd (Fri) so you can travel to Inari.
Things to do in Kuusamo
Side Trips
Riisitunturi National Park, Pieni Karhunkierros Trail
Find places to stay Jul 30 — Aug 2:
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Kiutakongas Rapids
3:00pm, Wed Jul 31

Riisitunturi National Park
11:00am, Fri Aug 2

Pieni Karhunkierros Trail
11:30am, Thu Aug 1
1
night
Inari
1
night

Inari is Finland's largest, most sparsely populated municipality, with four official languages, more than any other in the country. Kick off your visit on the 3rd (Sat): take in the architecture and atmosphere at Pielpajarvi Wilderness Church, then examine the collection at Siida, and then surround yourself with nature on a nature and wildlife tour. Get ready for a full day of sightseeing on the 4th (Sun): deepen your understanding of the past and present with Lemmenjoki National Park.
To see other places to visit, ratings, photos, and more tourist information, use the Inari day trip website .
You can fly from Kuusamo to Inari in 5.5 hours. Other options are to drive; or take a bus. In August, plan for daily highs up to 19°C, and evening lows to 9°C. Finish your sightseeing early on the 4th (Sun) so you can travel to Tampere.
To see other places to visit, ratings, photos, and more tourist information, use the Inari day trip website .
You can fly from Kuusamo to Inari in 5.5 hours. Other options are to drive; or take a bus. In August, plan for daily highs up to 19°C, and evening lows to 9°C. Finish your sightseeing early on the 4th (Sun) so you can travel to Tampere.
Things to do in Inari
Side Trip
Lemmenjoki National Park
Find places to stay Aug 2 — 4:
Highlights from your plan

Lemmenjoki National Park
10:30am, Sun Aug 4

Siida - Sami Museum and Nature Center
11:30am, Sat Aug 3

Pielpajarvi Wilderness Church
10:00am, Sat Aug 3
3
nights
Tampere
3
nights

Manchester of the North
Finland's third largest city, Tampere boasts an array of cultural offerings and a lively music scene.Get outdoors at Yyteri Beach and Hatanpaa Arboretum. Explore hidden gems such as Seitsemisen Kansallispuisto and Ahtari Zoo. Change things up with a short trip to Central Pori Church (Keski-Porin kirkko) in Pori (about 1h 45 min away). The adventure continues: tour the pleasant surroundings at Pyynikki Park and Observation Tower and see the interesting displays at Vapriikin Museokeskus.
For traveler tips, photos, and more tourist information, read Tampere online trip planner .
Traveling by combination of flight and train from Inari to Tampere takes 5.5 hours. Alternatively, you can do a combination of bus and flight; or drive. Expect a bit warmer weather when traveling from Inari in August: highs in Tampere hover around 23°C, while lows dip to 11°C. Wrap up your sightseeing on the 8th (Thu) to allow time to take a train to Turku.
Things to do in Tampere
Side Trips
Pori, Ahtari Zoo, Seitsemisen Kansallispuisto
Find places to stay Aug 4 — 8:
Highlights from your plan

Yyteri Beach
12:30pm, Mon Aug 5

Hatanpaa Arboretum
3:00pm, Thu Aug 8

Seitsemisen Kansallispuisto
10:30am, Tue Aug 6
4
nights
Turku
4
nights

Sitting at the mouth of the Aura River, Turku is one of Finland's quaintest and most historically rich towns.Step off the beaten path and head to Teijo National Park and Vepsa Island. Get out of town with these interesting Turku side-trips: Hanko (Hanko Water Tower & Tulliniemi Nature Path). Next up on the itinerary: explore the historical opulence of Turku Castle, contemplate in the serene atmosphere at St Henry's Ecumenical Art Chappel, gain insight at Turku Cathedral, and get lost in a book at Turku City Library.
For where to stay, reviews, and other tourist information, go to the Turku trip planning site .
Traveling by train from Tampere to Turku takes 2 hours. Alternatively, you can drive; or do a combination of train and flight. In August in Turku, expect temperatures between 23°C during the day and 12°C at night. Finish your sightseeing early on the 12th (Mon) so you can drive to Kimito Island.
Things to do in Turku
Side Trips
Hanko, Teijo National Park
Find places to stay Aug 8 — 12:
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Teijo National Park
11:00am, Fri Aug 9

Tulliniemi Nature Path
12:30pm, Sat Aug 10

Vepsa Island
12:30pm, Mon Aug 12
2
nights
Kimito Island
2
nights

Kick off your visit on the 13th (Tue): identify plant and animal life at Oro. Get ready for a full day of sightseeing on the 14th (Wed): visit a coastal fixture at Archipelago National Park.
To see where to stay, ratings, photos, and tourist information, read our Kimito Island trip itinerary planner .
Traveling by car from Turku to Kimito Island takes 1.5 hours. Alternatively, you can take a bus. In August in Kimito Island, expect temperatures between 24°C during the day and 12°C at night. Cap off your sightseeing on the 14th (Wed) early enough to go by car to Helsinki.
To see where to stay, ratings, photos, and tourist information, read our Kimito Island trip itinerary planner .
Traveling by car from Turku to Kimito Island takes 1.5 hours. Alternatively, you can take a bus. In August in Kimito Island, expect temperatures between 24°C during the day and 12°C at night. Cap off your sightseeing on the 14th (Wed) early enough to go by car to Helsinki.
Things to do in Kimito Island
Find places to stay Aug 12 — 14:
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Oro
11:00am, Tue Aug 13

Archipelago National Park
11:00am, Wed Aug 14
5
nights
Helsinki
5
nights

Daughter of the Baltic
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.Take a break from the city and head to Nuuksio National Park and Hagen - Ramsholmen - Hogholmen. Discover out-of-the-way places like Seurasaari Island and Open-Air Museum and Room Escape Games. Change things up with these side-trips from Helsinki: Kirkkonummen kirkko (in Kirkkonummi) and Porvoo Old Town (in Porvoo). Pack the 17th (Sat) with family-friendly diversions at Linnanmaki Amusement Park. Next up on the itinerary: browse the eclectic array of goods at Hakaniemi Market, admire the masterpieces at Kansallisgalleria, and take in nature's colorful creations at Observatory Hill Park.
To find other places to visit, reviews, maps, and tourist information, you can read our Helsinki tour itinerary planning site .
You can drive from Kimito Island to Helsinki in 2.5 hours. Other options are to do a combination of bus and train; or take a bus. August in Helsinki sees daily highs of 24°C and lows of 13°C at night. You will have some time to spend on the 19th (Mon) before leaving for home.
Things to do in Helsinki
Side Trips
Kirkkonummen kirkko, Hagen - Ramsholmen - Hogholmen, Porvoo Old Town, Nuuksio National Park
Find places to stay Aug 14 — 19:
Highlights from your plan

Nuuksio National Park
10:30am, Thu Aug 15

Linnanmaki Amusement Park
10:00am, Sat Aug 17

Seurasaari Island and Open-Air Museum
4:30pm, Fri Aug 16
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