3 days in Finnish Archipelago Itinerary

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

Kick off your visit on the 3rd (Mon): take an in-depth tour of Aboa Vetus & Ars Nova, then see the interesting displays at Luostarinmaen Kasityolaismuseo, and then let the kids burn off some steam at Adventure Park. On the 4th (Tue), you'll have a packed day of sightseeing: grab your bike and head to Bike Rental - by Carfield, take an in-depth tour of Turku Castle, then learn about all things military at Forum Marinum Maritime Centre, and finally take in the spiritual surroundings of Turku Cathedral.

To find where to stay, reviews, other places to visit, and tourist information, read Turku trip builder.

Helsinki to Turku is an approximately 2-hour car ride. You can also take a train; or fly. In August in Turku, expect temperatures between 23°C during the day and 12°C at night. Wrap up your sightseeing on the 4th (Tue) early enough to travel to Mariehamn.

Mariehamn is the capital of Åland, an autonomous territory under Finnish sovereignty. On the 5th (Wed), walk around Lilla holmen, then brush up on your military savvy at Aland Maritime Museum, then see the interesting displays at Museumship Pommern, and finally see the interesting displays at Kastelholm Castle.

To find where to stay, ratings, photos, and more tourist information, refer to the Mariehamn trip planner.

Traveling by flight from Turku to Mariehamn takes 2 hours. Alternatively, you can ride a ferry. Expect a daytime high around 22°C in August, and nighttime lows around 13°C. Finish up your sightseeing early on the 5th (Wed) so you can travel back home.