4 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.

Kick off your visit on the 13th (Tue): get in on the family fun at Linnanmaki Amusement Park.

To find ratings, other places to visit, photos, and tourist information, read Helsinki tour planner.

Dubai, United Arab Emirates to Helsinki is an approximately 9.5-hour flight. You can also do a combination of flight and ferry; or drive. The time zone changes from Gulf Standard Time to Eastern European Time, which is usually a -2 hour difference. Expect colder temperatures when traveling from Dubai in August; daily highs in Helsinki reach 24°C and lows reach 13°C. Finish your sightseeing early on the 13th (Tue) to allow enough time to drive to Turku.

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 14th (Wed): have some family-friendly fun at Moomin World, then head off the coast to Vepsa Island, and then take in the exciting artwork at Galleria Joella.

To see reviews, other places to visit, ratings, and other tourist information, use the Turku driving holiday tool .

Drive from Helsinki to Turku in 2 hours. Alternatively, you can take a train; or fly. August in Turku sees daily highs of 23°C and lows of 12°C at night. Finish your sightseeing early on the 15th (Thu) so you can travel back home.