33 days in Kuusamo & Helsinki Itinerary

Kuusamo is a town and municipality in Finland. Explore the numerous day-trip ideas around Kuusamo: Pieni Karhunkierros Trail (in Juuma), Posio (Riisitunturi National Park & Korouoma Canyon) and Salla (Paikanselan Taistelualue & Salla Museum of War & Reconstruction). Spend the 29th (Mon) exploring nature at Syote National Park. Spend the 30th (Tue) exploring nature at Hossa National Park. Next up on the itinerary: get outside with Karhunkierros, take in the dramatic scenery at Auttikongas, explore the world behind art at Hannu Hautala Nature Photography Centre, and look for gifts at Jalavan Kauppa.

To see traveler tips, other places to visit, more things to do, and other tourist information, read Kuusamo trip itinerary planner.

Tallinn, Estonia to Kuusamo is an approximately 11.5-hour flight. You can also drive. In July, daytime highs in Kuusamo are 22°C, while nighttime lows are 12°C. Wrap up your sightseeing on the 6th (Tue) to allow time to travel 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.

Explore the numerous day-trip ideas around Helsinki: Fagervik Museum (in Inkoo), Mathildedalin Kylapanimo (in Salo) and Hanko (Bellevue Beach & Gunnarstrand). Pack the 16th (Fri) with family-friendly diversions at Linnanmaki Amusement Park. There's much more to do: admire the striking features of Temppeliaukio Church, get engrossed in the history at Seurasaari Island and Open-Air Museum, take in the architecture and atmosphere at Helsinki Cathedral, and explore the galleries of Sea Fortress Suomenlinna.

For maps, other places to visit, more things to do, and other tourist information, read Helsinki visit app.

Getting from Kuusamo to Helsinki by flight takes about 5 hours. Other options: drive; or do a combination of bus and train. When traveling from Kuusamo in August, plan for a bit warmer days in Helsinki, with highs around 24°C, while nights are about the same with lows around 13°C. Finish your sightseeing early on the 24th (Sat) so you can travel back home.