29 days in Finland Itinerary

Oulu is a city and municipality of inhabitants in the region of Northern Ostrobothnia, Finland. Get some cultural insight at Raahe Museum and Kierikki Stone Age Centre. Visiting Nallikari Beach and Hupisaaret Park will get you outdoors. Get out of town with these interesting Oulu side-trips: Sampo Icebreaker (in Kemi) and Luovon Puoji (in Hailuoto). There's lots more to do: browse the eclectic array of goods at Kauppahalli, take in the exciting artwork at Pohjoisen Valokuvakeskus, and see the interesting displays at Oulun Automuseo.

To see other places to visit, photos, where to stay, and more tourist information, use the Oulu trip site .

Adelaide, Australia to Oulu is an approximately 29-hour flight. The time zone changes from Australian Central Standard Time (South Australia) to Eastern European Time, which is usually a -7 hour difference. Expect cooler temperatures when traveling from Adelaide in April; daily highs in Oulu reach 5°C and lows reach -3°C. Finish your sightseeing early on the 5th (Fri) so you can take a bus to Kuusamo.

Kuusamo is a town and municipality in Finland. Visiting Kiutakongas Rapids and Palosaari Reindeer and Fishing Farm will get you outdoors. Discover out-of-the-way places like Jalavan Kauppa and Hannu Hautala Nature Photography Centre. Take a break from Kuusamo with a short trip to Pieni Karhunkierros Trail in Juuma, about 38 minutes away. It doesn't end there: fly down the slopes at Ruka.

To find reviews, maps, photos, and tourist information, go to the Kuusamo trip itinerary maker app .

Take a bus from Oulu to Kuusamo in 3 hours. Alternatively, you can drive; or fly. Expect slightly colder evenings in Kuusamo when traveling from Oulu in April, with lows around -6°C. Finish up your sightseeing early on the 8th (Mon) so you can travel to Levi.

Finland's largest and most popular ski resort, the fell of Levi provides excellent slopes and lively nightlife in an enchanting setting.

Step off the beaten path and head to Levi Ski Resort and Ounaskievari Reindeer Farm. Visiting Torassieppi Reindeer Farm & Cottages and Elan Ski Shop & Rental will get you outdoors. The adventure continues: admire all the interesting features of Ice Karting Levi and don't miss a visit to Giewont Husky Adventures.

To see maps, where to stay, ratings, and other tourist information, you can read our Levi road trip tool .

You can do a combination of flight and bus from Kuusamo to Levi in 5 hours. Other options are to drive; or take a bus. In April, daily temperatures in Levi can reach 3°C, while at night they dip to -4°C. Wrap up your sightseeing on the 11th (Thu) to allow time to travel to Tampere.

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

Satisfy your inner culture vulture at Laukko Manor and Galleria Ronga. Take a break from the city and head to Seitsemisen Kansallispuisto and Riihiniemen Uimaranta. There's still lots to do: kick back and relax at Rauhaniemi Beach, take in the spiritual surroundings of Tampere Cathedral, and see the interesting displays at Vapriikin Museokeskus.

To see ratings, photos, more things to do, and other tourist information, use the Tampere online route maker .

You can do a combination of bus and flight from Levi to Tampere in 4.5 hours. Alternatively, you can do a combination of bus, flight, and train; or drive. When traveling from Levi in April, plan for somewhat warmer days in Tampere, with highs around 8°C, while nights are about the same with lows around -1°C. Finish your sightseeing early on the 14th (Sun) to allow enough time to take a train to Turku.

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

Your cultural itinerary includes sights like Turku Castle and Pori Art Museum. Escape the urban bustle at Teijo national park and Bellevue Beach. When in Turku, make a side trip to see Ruokapuoti Lumo in Rauma, approximately 1h 30 min away. The adventure continues: identify plant and animal life at Vepsa Island, take in the architecture and atmosphere at Archangel Michael's church, and take in the spiritual surroundings of Turku Cathedral.

To see ratings, other places to visit, maps, and more tourist information, use the Turku day trip planning app .

Traveling by train from Tampere to Turku takes 2 hours. Alternatively, you can drive; or do a combination of train and flight. In April, plan for daily highs up to 9°C, and evening lows to -1°C. Wrap up your sightseeing on the 18th (Thu) to allow time to drive to Kotka.

Kotka is a city and municipality of Finland.Kotka is located on the coast of the Gulf of Finland at the mouth of Kymi River and it is part of the Kymenlaakso region in southern Finland. Visit Langinkoski Imperial Fishing Lodge Museum and St. Nicholas Orthodox Church for their historical value. Escape the urban bustle at Arboretum Mustila and Hiidenvuori. You'll find plenty of places to visit near Kotka: Niivermaki Nature Conservation Area (in Kouvola) and Salpa Line Museum (in Miehikkala). It doesn't end there: wander the streets of Linden Esplanade and tour the pleasant surroundings at Beach Mansikkalahti.

To find where to stay, traveler tips, maps, and other tourist information, refer to the Kotka road trip planner.

Traveling by car from Turku to Kotka takes 3 hours. Alternatively, you can do a combination of train and bus; or take a bus. In April, plan for daily highs up to 8°C, and evening lows to -1°C. Finish your sightseeing early on the 21st (Sun) so you can drive to Imatra.

Although predominately an industrial town, Imatra boasts a long and impressive history of tourism, largely owing to its fierce rapids, considered to have been Finland's first ever tourist attraction.

Kick off your visit on the 22nd (Mon): contemplate the waterfront views at Siikalahti Wetland, look for gifts at MyGoodKnife, and then head off the coast to Lammassaari Island. On the 23rd (Tue), you'll have a packed day of sightseeing: take in the dramatic scenery at Imatra Waterfall, take in the spiritual surroundings of Lappeen Marian kirkko, and then take an in-depth tour of Wolkoff House Museum.

For reviews, more things to do, photos, and more tourist information, go to the Imatra driving holiday planning tool .

Getting from Kotka to Imatra by car takes about 2 hours. Other options: take a train; or take a bus. April in Imatra sees daily highs of 8°C and lows of 0°C at night. Finish your sightseeing early on the 23rd (Tue) so you can take a train to Helsinki.

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.

Step off the beaten path and head to Seurasaari Island and Open-Air Museum and Hakaniemi Market. Step out of the city life by going to Hagen - Ramsholmen - Hogholmen and Sipoonkorven Kansallispuisto. Explore the numerous day-trip ideas around Helsinki: Raseborg Castle (in Raseborg), Nasin Kartanon Galleria (in Porvoo) and Jarvenpaan Taidemuseo (in Jarvenpaa). There's lots more to do: take a stroll through Ullanlinna, explore the world behind art at Galerie Anhava, shop like a local with Galleria Lapinlahti, and kick back and relax at Aurinkolahti Beach.

To see photos, ratings, where to stay, and more tourist information, you can read our Helsinki attractions website .

You can take a train from Imatra to Helsinki in 2.5 hours. Other options are to drive; or do a combination of train and flight. In April, daytime highs in Helsinki are 9°C, while nighttime lows are 0°C. Wrap up your sightseeing by early afternoon on the 29th (Mon) to allow time for travel back home.