32 days in Helsinki & Turku 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.

Visiting Nuuksio National Park and Lehman will get you outdoors. Step off the beaten path and head to Seurasaari Island and Open-Air Museum and Katajanokka. Get out of town with these interesting Helsinki side-trips: Porvoo (Cathedral of Porvoo, Runeberg Park, &more), Laurinmaki Crofter's Museum (in Janakkala) and Aurlahti Beach (in Lohja). Spend the 11th (Thu) exploring nature at Sipoonkorven Kansallispuisto. Spend the 20th (Sat) exploring nature at Ekenas Archipelago National Park. There's lots more to do: admire the striking features of Temppeliaukio Church, explore the galleries of Mannerheim Museum, examine the collection at Maritime Centre Vellamo, and explore the world behind art at Kansallisgalleria.

For more things to do, ratings, and more tourist information, use the Helsinki trip itinerary planning website.

If you are flying in from Turkey, the closest major aiports are Helsinki Vantaa Airport, Turku Airport and Tampere-Pirkkala Airport. Expect a daytime high around 21°C in June, and nighttime lows around 11°C. Finish your sightseeing early on the 27th (Sat) so you can drive to Turku.

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

On the 28th (Sun), appreciate the extensive heritage of Old Rauma, step into the grandiose world of Turku Castle, then take a memorable tour with Bike Rental - by Carfield, and finally take in the spiritual surroundings of Turku Cathedral. Get ready for a full day of sightseeing on the next day: stroll through The Archipelago Trail, admire the striking features of St Henry's Ecumenical Art Chappel, and then get engrossed in the history at Aboa Vetus & Ars Nova.

To find ratings, traveler tips, where to stay, and tourist information, go to the Turku holiday builder website.

Traveling by car from Helsinki to Turku takes 2 hours. Alternatively, you can take a train; or fly. Expect a daytime high around 24°C in July, and nighttime lows around 13°C. Wrap up your sightseeing by early afternoon on the 30th (Tue) to allow time for the car ride back home.