32 days in Finland Itinerary
32 days in Finland Itinerary
Created using Inspirock Finland route planner
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32 days in Finland Itinerary
Start: Ahmedabad
Fly:
11h 30min
1
Helsinki
— 7 nights
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Drive:
1h 30min
2
Tampere
— 5 nights
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train:
1h 45min
3
Turku
— 3 nights
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+2
Fly + foot + shuttle:
5h 15min
4
Akaslompolo
— 1 night
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Drive:
3h 30min
5
Saariselka
— 3 nights
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Fly + Drive:
6h 30min
6
Mustasaari
— 4 nights
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Drive:
6h 15min
7
Imatra
— 4 nights
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train:
1h 45min
8
Lahti
— 3 nights
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Drive + Fly:
15h 30min
End: Ahmedabad
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7
nights
Helsinki
7
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.Deepen your sense of the past at sights like Rock Church and Helsinki Cathedral. Get some cultural insight at Fortress of Suomenlinna and Ullanlinna. Pack the 7th (Sun) with family-friendly diversions at Linnanmaki Amusement Park. There's much more to do: tour the pleasant surroundings at Aurinkolahti Beach, take in the spiritual surroundings of Uspenskin Cathedral (Uspenskin Katedraali), stop by Marimekko, and browse the eclectic array of goods at Old Market Hall.
For reviews, where to stay, traveler tips, and other tourist information, read our Helsinki trip planner .
Ahmedabad, India to Helsinki is an approximately 11.5-hour flight. You can also do a combination of flight and ferry. The time zone difference when traveling from Ahmedabad to Helsinki is minus 3 hours. Plan for cooler temperatures traveling from Ahmedabad in October, with highs in Helsinki at 10°C and lows at 1°C. Wrap up your sightseeing on the 8th (Mon) early enough to take a train to Tampere.
Things to do in Helsinki
Side Trip
Flamingo Entertainment Center
Find places to stay Oct 1 — 8:
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Sea Fortress Suomenlinna
4:30pm, Sat Oct 6

Helsinki Cathedral
2:00pm, Thu Oct 4

Temppeliaukio Church
10:00am, Mon Oct 8
5
nights
Tampere
5
nights

Manchester of the North
Finland's third largest city, Tampere boasts an array of cultural offerings and a lively music scene.Visit Yyteri Beach and Suolijarvi Beach for some beach relaxation. Get a sense of the local culture at Holy Cross Church and Sarkanniemi Theme Park. You'll find plenty of places to visit near Tampere: Haemeenlinna (Sibelius Birthplace & Sibelius Center) and Juselius Mausoleum (in Pori). There's much more to do: tour the pleasant surroundings at Rauhaniemi Beach, take in the spiritual surroundings of Vanha Kirkko, and take in panoramic vistas at Pyynikki Park and Observation Tower.
To see other places to visit, where to stay, and more tourist information, go to the Tampere day trip planning site .
Traveling by train from Helsinki to Tampere takes 1.5 hours. Alternatively, you can drive; or take a bus. Expect a daytime high around 8°C in October, and nighttime lows around 0°C. Finish your sightseeing early on the 13th (Sat) to allow enough time to take a train to Turku.
Things to do in Tampere
Side Trips
Pori, Hameenlinna, Holy Cross Church
Find places to stay Oct 8 — 13:
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Yyteri Beach
1:00pm, Tue Oct 9

Holy Cross Church
4:00pm, Thu Oct 11

Rauhaniemi Beach
11:00am, Wed Oct 10
3
nights
Turku
3
nights

Sitting at the mouth of the Aura River, Turku is one of Finland's quaintest and most historically rich towns.Step out of the city life by going to Ispoinen Beach and Sauna and Kurjenrahka National Park. Get some historical perspective at Turku Castle and The Church of the Holy Cross. Step out of Turku to go to Rauma and see Old Rauma, which is approximately 1h 30 min away. Next up on the itinerary: contemplate in the serene atmosphere at Turku Cathedral, browse the different shops at Kauppakeskus Mylly, admire the masterpieces at Ett Hem Museum, and take in nature's colorful creations at Kultaranta Garden.
To see reviews, more things to do, where to stay, and other tourist information, go to the Turku driving holiday planner.
You can take a train from Tampere to Turku in 2 hours. Alternatively, you can drive; or take a bus. October in Turku sees daily highs of 10°C and lows of 1°C at night. Wrap up your sightseeing by early afternoon on the 16th (Tue) to allow enough time to travel to Akaslompolo.
Things to do in Turku
Side Trips
Rauma, Kauppakeskus Mylly, Kurjenrahka National Park, Kultaranta Garden, Kuusisto Manor
Find places to stay Oct 13 — 16:
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Turku Castle
1:00pm, Sat Oct 13

Turku Cathedral
11:30am, Sat Oct 13

Old Rauma
12:00pm, Sun Oct 14
1
night
Akaslompolo
1
night

Kick off your visit on the 17th (Wed): head outdoors with Seven Fells Up.
To see reviews, where to stay, more things to do, and tourist information, use the Akaslompolo travel route website .
Getting from Turku to Akaslompolo by combination of flight and bus takes about 5.5 hours. Other options: do a combination of train, flight, and bus; or drive. In October, Akaslompolo is little chillier than Turku - with highs of 3°C and lows of -3°C. Wrap up your sightseeing by early afternoon on the 17th (Wed) to allow enough time to drive to Saariselka.
To see reviews, where to stay, more things to do, and tourist information, use the Akaslompolo travel route website .
Getting from Turku to Akaslompolo by combination of flight and bus takes about 5.5 hours. Other options: do a combination of train, flight, and bus; or drive. In October, Akaslompolo is little chillier than Turku - with highs of 3°C and lows of -3°C. Wrap up your sightseeing by early afternoon on the 17th (Wed) to allow enough time to drive to Saariselka.
Things to do in Akaslompolo
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Seven Fells Up
10:00am, Wed Oct 17
3
nights
Saariselka
3
nights

Start off your visit on the 18th (Thu): get outside with Lake Inari and then stroll through Urho Kekkonen National Park. Here are some ideas for day two: stroll through Saariselka Ski & Sport Resort.
For maps, ratings, traveler tips, and other tourist information, use the Saariselka online trip maker .
Traveling by car from Akaslompolo to Saariselka takes 3.5 hours. Alternatively, you can take a bus. In October, daytime highs in Saariselka are 3°C, while nighttime lows are -2°C. You will have some time to spend on the 20th (Sat) before leaving for Mustasaari.
For maps, ratings, traveler tips, and other tourist information, use the Saariselka online trip maker .
Traveling by car from Akaslompolo to Saariselka takes 3.5 hours. Alternatively, you can take a bus. In October, daytime highs in Saariselka are 3°C, while nighttime lows are -2°C. You will have some time to spend on the 20th (Sat) before leaving for Mustasaari.
Things to do in Saariselka
Side Trip
Inari
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Urho Kekkonen National Park
4:00pm, Thu Oct 18

Saariselka Ski & Sport Resort
10:00am, Fri Oct 19

Lake Inari
11:00am, Thu Oct 18
4
nights
Mustasaari
4
nights

Korsholm is a municipality of Finland. Visiting Kvarken Archipelago World Heritage Site and Hietasaaren uimaranta will get you outdoors. You'll find plenty of places to visit near Mustasaari: Kristiinankaupunki (Lebellska kopmansgarden & Ulrika Eleonora Church), Salgrund Pilot Station (in Kaskinen) and Vaasa (Setterbergin Puisto & Pohjanmaan Museo - Osterbottens Museum). There's more to do: snap pictures at Raippaluodon Silta.
To find more things to do, maps, other places to visit, and other tourist information, you can read our Mustasaari planning website .
The Route module can help you plan travel from Saariselka to Mustasaari. Expect a bit warmer temperatures when traveling from Saariselka in October; daily highs in Mustasaari reach 8°C and lows reach 1°C. Wrap up your sightseeing by early afternoon on the 24th (Wed) to allow time for travel to Imatra.
To find more things to do, maps, other places to visit, and other tourist information, you can read our Mustasaari planning website .
The Route module can help you plan travel from Saariselka to Mustasaari. Expect a bit warmer temperatures when traveling from Saariselka in October; daily highs in Mustasaari reach 8°C and lows reach 1°C. Wrap up your sightseeing by early afternoon on the 24th (Wed) to allow time for travel to Imatra.
Things to do in Mustasaari
Side Trips
Vaasa, Kristiinankaupunki, Salgrund Pilot Station
Find places to stay Oct 20 — 24:
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Kvarken Archipelago World Heritage Site
10:00am, Sun Oct 21

Pohjanmaan Museo - Osterbottens Museum
10:30am, Wed Oct 24

Hietasaaren uimaranta
2:00pm, Mon Oct 22
4
nights
Imatra
4
nights

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.Deepen your sense of the past at sights like Olavinlinna Castle and Joutsenon kirkko. Get some cultural insight at Savonlinna Cathedral and Imatra Veteran’s Home Museum. Explore Imatra's surroundings by going to Linnansaari National Park (in Rantasalmi), Saimaa Canal (in Lappeenranta) and Pikkukirkko (in Savonlinna). There's still lots to do: head off the coast to Lammassaari Island, contemplate the long history of Detachment Kuhlmey, stroll through Puumalan Lake, and take in the dramatic scenery at Imatra Waterfall.
To find other places to visit, where to stay, and more tourist information, refer to the Imatra travel route planner .
Drive from Mustasaari to Imatra in 7.5 hours. Alternatively, you can fly. In October in Imatra, expect temperatures between 7°C during the day and 1°C at night. Finish up your sightseeing early on the 28th (Sun) so you can catch the train to Lahti.
Things to do in Imatra
Side Trips
Savonlinna, Lappeenranta, Puumalan Lake, Linnansaari National Park
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Lammassaari Island
10:00am, Thu Oct 25

Olavinlinna Castle
3:30pm, Thu Oct 25

Linnansaari National Park
11:30am, Fri Oct 26
3
nights
Lahti
3
nights

Lahti is a city and municipality in Finland.Lahti is the capital of the Päijänne Tavastia region. Step out of the city life by going to Repovesi National Park and Messila Maailma Oy Ski Center. Step out of Lahti to go to Siltakyla and see Valkmusa National Park, which is approximately 1h 20 min away. It doesn't end there: get into the urban bustle at Sibelius Hall and admire the local landmark of Musical Fountain.
For photos, traveler tips, and tourist information, use the Lahti trip site .
Traveling by train from Imatra to Lahti takes 2 hours. Alternatively, you can drive. In October, daytime highs in Lahti are 8°C, while nighttime lows are 1°C. Cap off your sightseeing on the 31st (Wed) early enough to travel back home.
For photos, traveler tips, and tourist information, use the Lahti trip site .
Traveling by train from Imatra to Lahti takes 2 hours. Alternatively, you can drive. In October, daytime highs in Lahti are 8°C, while nighttime lows are 1°C. Cap off your sightseeing on the 31st (Wed) early enough to travel back home.
Things to do in Lahti
Side Trips
Messila Maailma Oy Ski Center, Valkmusa National Park, Repovesi National Park
Find places to stay Oct 28 — 31:
Highlights from your plan

Repovesi National Park
11:00am, Tue Oct 30

Valkmusa National Park
11:00am, Wed Oct 31

Sibelius Hall
10:00am, Mon Oct 29
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