46 days in Finland Itinerary
46 days in Finland Itinerary
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46 days in Finland Itinerary
Start: Toronto
Fly:
16h 15min
1
Turku
— 4 nights
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train:
1h 45min
2
Tampere
— 5 nights
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train:
2h 15min
3
Vaasa
— 5 nights
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Fly:
5h 45min
4
Saariselka
— 1 night
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Fly:
3h
5
Levi
— 2 nights
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Drive:
2h 15min
6
Rovaniemi
— 5 nights
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Drive:
6h 30min
7
Lieksa
— 5 nights
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Drive:
1h 45min
8
Joensuu
— 4 nights
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Drive:
2h 45min
9
Mikkeli
— 3 nights
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train:
1h 15min
10
Kouvola
— 3 nights
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train:
1h 30min
11
Helsinki
— 7 nights
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Fly:
13h
End: Toronto
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4
nights
Turku
4
nights

Sitting at the mouth of the Aura River, Turku is one of Finland's quaintest and most historically rich towns.Get some cultural insight at Naantali Old Town and Turku Cathedral. Head to Kauppakeskus Mylly and Photographic Centre Perifor plenty of shopping. Take a break from Turku with a short trip to Teijo National Park in Pernio, about 1h 15 min away. Next up on the itinerary: get engrossed in the history at Turku Castle, browse the different shops at Turun Kauppahalli, head off the coast to Uto, and get interesting insight from Bike Rental - by Carfield.
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Toronto, Canada to Turku is an approximately 16.5-hour flight. You'll lose 7 hours traveling from Toronto to Turku due to the time zone difference. Traveling from Toronto in August, things will get little chillier in Turku: highs are around 23°C and lows about 12°C. Finish your sightseeing early on the 21st (Wed) to allow enough time to take a train to Tampere.
Things to do in Turku
Side Trips
Naantali Old Town, Teijo National Park, Kauppakeskus Mylly
Find places to stay Aug 17 — 21:
Highlights from your plan

Teijo National Park
12:00pm, Sun Aug 18

Turku Castle
2:30pm, Sat Aug 17

Turku Cathedral
10:00am, Wed Aug 21
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.Get in touch with nature at Yyteri Beach and Seitsemisen Kansallispuisto. Do your shopping at Vitikkala Manor and Laukko Manor. Change things up with these side-trips from Tampere: Paijatsalo Trail (in Sysma) and Pori (Pori Art Museum & Central Pori Church (Keski-Porin kirkko)). There's lots more to do: enjoy the sand and surf at Riihiniemen Uimaranta, let little ones run wild at Duck Park (Sorsapuisto), contemplate in the serene atmosphere at Tampereen Tuomiokirkko, and get a taste of the local shopping with Galleria Ronga.
To find maps, more things to do, and other tourist information, go to the Tampere trip planner.
You can take a train from Turku to Tampere in 2 hours. Other options are to drive; or do a combination of flight and train. In August, daily temperatures in Tampere can reach 23°C, while at night they dip to 11°C. Wrap up your sightseeing on the 26th (Mon) early enough to take a train to Vaasa.
Things to do in Tampere
Side Trips
Pori, Paijatsalo Trail, Vitikkala Manor, Seitsemisen Kansallispuisto, Pyhan Birgitan kirkko
Find places to stay Aug 21 — 26:
Highlights from your plan

Yyteri Beach
1:00pm, Thu Aug 22

Vapriikin Museokeskus
12:30pm, Sun Aug 25

Seitsemisen Kansallispuisto
12:30pm, Sat Aug 24
5
nights
Vaasa
5
nights

Vaasa is a city on the west coast of Finland. Take a break from the city and head to Kvarken Archipelago World Heritage Site and Bjorko-Panike Hiking Trail. Deepen your sense of the past at sights like Neristan (Old Wooden Town) and Mustasaaren kirkko. Get out of town with these interesting Vaasa side-trips: The Devil's Nest (in Jalasjarvi), Arctic Museum Nanoq (in Pietarsaari) and Lassander House, K.H.Renlund museum - Provincial Museum of Central Ostrobothnia (in Kokkola). There's lots more to do: take in the exciting artwork at Tikanoja Art Museum, see the interesting displays at Pohjanmaan Museo - Osterbottens Museum, head outdoors with Setterbergin Puisto, and indulge your thirst for a good beer at Bock’s Corner Brewery.
To find more things to do, maps, photos, and other tourist information, read our Vaasa sightseeing planner .
Traveling by train from Tampere to Vaasa takes 2.5 hours. Alternatively, you can drive; or take a bus. Expect a daytime high around 22°C in August, and nighttime lows around 12°C. Cap off your sightseeing on the 31st (Sat) early enough to travel to Saariselka.
To find more things to do, maps, photos, and other tourist information, read our Vaasa sightseeing planner .
Traveling by train from Tampere to Vaasa takes 2.5 hours. Alternatively, you can drive; or take a bus. Expect a daytime high around 22°C in August, and nighttime lows around 12°C. Cap off your sightseeing on the 31st (Sat) early enough to travel to Saariselka.
Things to do in Vaasa
Side Trips
Kokkola, Iisakki Jarvenpaa - Tehtaanmyymala, Pirunpesa, Bjorko-Panike Hiking Trail, Kipinakodan Luonto- Ja Elamyspalvelut
Find places to stay Aug 26 — 31:
Highlights from your plan

Setterbergin Puisto
11:30am, Fri Aug 30

Kvarken Archipelago World Heritage Site
10:00am, Tue Aug 27

Arctic Museum Nanoq
3:30pm, Wed Aug 28
1
night
Saariselka
1
night

Kick off your visit on the 1st (Sun): stop by Hippupuoti Gift Shop, then hit the slopes at Urho Kekkonen National Park, and then trek along Ruijanpolku Trail.
For photos, reviews, where to stay, and more tourist information, you can read our Saariselka trip itinerary planning tool .
Getting from Vaasa to Saariselka by flight takes about 6 hours. Other options: drive; or do a combination of train and bus. Expect a bit cooler temperatures when traveling from Vaasa in August; daily highs in Saariselka reach 19°C and lows reach 9°C. Finish your sightseeing early on the 1st (Sun) so you can travel to Levi.
For photos, reviews, where to stay, and more tourist information, you can read our Saariselka trip itinerary planning tool .
Getting from Vaasa to Saariselka by flight takes about 6 hours. Other options: drive; or do a combination of train and bus. Expect a bit cooler temperatures when traveling from Vaasa in August; daily highs in Saariselka reach 19°C and lows reach 9°C. Finish your sightseeing early on the 1st (Sun) so you can travel to Levi.
Things to do in Saariselka
Find places to stay Aug 31 — Sep 1:
Highlights from your plan

Urho Kekkonen National Park
11:30am, Sun Sep 1
2
nights
Levi
2
nights

Finland's largest and most popular ski resort, the fell of Levi provides excellent slopes and lively nightlife in an enchanting setting.Kick off your visit on the 2nd (Mon): ski along the peaceful trails at Levi Ski Resort and then stop by Elan Ski Shop & Rental. Keep things going the next day: view the masterpieces at Sarestoniemi Museum and then get a dose of the wild on a nature and wildlife tour.
To find ratings, more things to do, where to stay, and more tourist information, read our Levi trip itinerary builder .
Getting from Saariselka to Levi by flight takes about 3 hours. Other options: drive; or take a bus. In September, plan for daily highs up to 13°C, and evening lows to 5°C. Finish your sightseeing early on the 3rd (Tue) to allow enough time to drive to Rovaniemi.
Things to do in Levi
Side Trip
Kittila
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Elan Ski Shop & Rental
3:30pm, Mon Sep 2

Levi Ski Resort
10:00am, Mon Sep 2
Nature & Wildlife Tours
2:30pm, Tue Sep 3
5
nights
Rovaniemi
5
nights

Official Hometown of Santa Claus
An urban center set amongst the great Arctic wilderness, Rovaniemi serves as the capital of Lapland province.Step out of the city life by going to Pyha-Luosto National Park and Arctic Emotions Oy. Get a sense of the local culture at Arktikum and German Soldier s Cemetery. You'll find plenty of places to visit near Rovaniemi: Korouoma Canyon (in Posio) and Luosto Adventures (in Luosto). There's lots more to do: identify plant and animal life at Poro Farmi, take in the dramatic natural features at Hiidenkirnut, explore the fascinating underground world of Syvasenvaara Fell, and look for gifts at LAURI Handicraft Shop & Atelier.
For reviews, other places to visit, more things to do, and other tourist information, use the Rovaniemi online holiday builder .
Drive from Levi to Rovaniemi in 2.5 hours. Alternatively, you can take a bus. In September in Rovaniemi, expect temperatures between 13°C during the day and 6°C at night. Finish up your sightseeing early on the 8th (Sun) so you can travel to Lieksa.
Things to do in Rovaniemi
Side Trips
Pyha-Luosto National Park, Luosto Adventures, Korouoma Canyon
Find places to stay Sep 3 — 8:
Highlights from your plan

Pyha-Luosto National Park
11:30am, Wed Sep 4

Arktikum
10:00am, Fri Sep 6

Korouoma Canyon
12:30pm, Thu Sep 5
5
nights
Lieksa
5
nights

Lieksa is a town and municipality of Finland.It is located in the province of Eastern Finland and is part of the North Karelia region. Satisfy your inner culture vulture at Uhrihalkeama and Pielisen Museum. Get outdoors at Akka-Koli Hill and Tiilikkajarven Kansallispuisto. There's much more to do: delve into the lush surroundings at Patvinsuon Kansallispuisto, head outdoors with Neitikoski Rapids, hike along Makravaara Hill, and take in panoramic vistas at Rasavaara Observation tower.
To see traveler tips, where to stay, other places to visit, and tourist information, read our Lieksa attractions site .
You can drive from Rovaniemi to Lieksa in 6.5 hours. Another option is to do a combination of flight and car. September in Lieksa sees daily highs of 15°C and lows of 7°C at night. Finish your sightseeing early on the 13th (Fri) so you can travel to Joensuu.
To see traveler tips, where to stay, other places to visit, and tourist information, read our Lieksa attractions site .
You can drive from Rovaniemi to Lieksa in 6.5 hours. Another option is to do a combination of flight and car. September in Lieksa sees daily highs of 15°C and lows of 7°C at night. Finish your sightseeing early on the 13th (Fri) so you can travel to Joensuu.
Things to do in Lieksa
Side Trips
Koli National Park, Tiilikkajarven Kansallispuisto
Find places to stay Sep 8 — 13:
Highlights from your plan

Akka-Koli Hill
2:00pm, Mon Sep 9

Pielisen Museum
10:00am, Tue Sep 10

Kolinuuron kierros Nature Trail
3:30pm, Thu Sep 12
4
nights
Joensuu
4
nights

Joensuu is a city and municipality in North Karelia in the province of Eastern Finland. Your inner history buff will appreciate Kerimaki Church and Joensuu Church. Visiting Paha-Koli Hill and Siikalahti Wetland will get you outdoors. You'll find plenty of places to visit near Joensuu: Kolovesi National Park (in Enonkoski) and Riihisaari (in Savonlinna). Next up on the itinerary: hike along Ukko-Koli Hill, look for gifts at Taitokortteli, kick back and relax at Utra Beach, and contemplate the waterfront views at Pielinen.
To find reviews, where to stay, traveler tips, and more tourist information, refer to the Joensuu trip planner.
Traveling by car from Lieksa to Joensuu takes 2 hours. In September, daytime highs in Joensuu are 15°C, while nighttime lows are 7°C. Cap off your sightseeing on the 17th (Tue) early enough to travel to Mikkeli.
To find reviews, where to stay, traveler tips, and more tourist information, refer to the Joensuu trip planner.
Traveling by car from Lieksa to Joensuu takes 2 hours. In September, daytime highs in Joensuu are 15°C, while nighttime lows are 7°C. Cap off your sightseeing on the 17th (Tue) early enough to travel to Mikkeli.
Things to do in Joensuu
Side Trips
Koli National Park, Kerimaki Church, Riihisaari, Siikalahti Wetland, Kolovesi National Park
Find places to stay Sep 13 — 17:
Highlights from your plan

Paha-Koli Hill
2:00pm, Sat Sep 14

Ukko-Koli Hill
1:00pm, Sun Sep 15

Kolovesi National Park
11:30am, Mon Sep 16
3
nights
Mikkeli
3
nights

Mikkeli is a town and municipality in Finland. Get a sense of the local culture at The Astuvansalmi rock paintings and Navetta Galleria. Let the collections at Art Centre Salmela and Mikkelin Valokuvakeskus capture your imagination. Change things up with these side-trips from Mikkeli: Linnansaari National Park (in Rantasalmi), Puumala wooden church (in Puumala) and Kummakivi Boulder (in Ruokolahti). There's still lots to do: take a stroll around Konsertti-ja Kongressitalo Mikaeli and head outdoors with Anjan Puisto.
To find photos, traveler tips, other places to visit, and other tourist information, read our Mikkeli sightseeing planner.
You can drive from Joensuu to Mikkeli in 3 hours. In September, plan for daily highs up to 17°C, and evening lows to 6°C. Finish your sightseeing early on the 20th (Fri) to allow enough time to take a train to Kouvola.
To find photos, traveler tips, other places to visit, and other tourist information, read our Mikkeli sightseeing planner.
You can drive from Joensuu to Mikkeli in 3 hours. In September, plan for daily highs up to 17°C, and evening lows to 6°C. Finish your sightseeing early on the 20th (Fri) to allow enough time to take a train to Kouvola.
Things to do in Mikkeli
Side Trips
Kummakivi Boulder, Linnansaari National Park, Puumala wooden church, Art Centre Salmela, The Astuvansalmi rock paintings
Find places to stay Sep 17 — 20:
Highlights from your plan

Linnansaari National Park
12:00pm, Wed Sep 18

The Astuvansalmi rock paintings
1:00pm, Thu Sep 19

Art Centre Salmela
10:30am, Thu Sep 19
3
nights
Kouvola
3
nights

Kouvola is a town and municipality in southeastern Finland. Step out of the city life by going to Repovesi National Park and Arboretum Mustila. Your cultural itinerary includes sights like Linden Esplanade and Woikosken Automuseo. Explore the numerous day-trip ideas around Kouvola: Kotka (Santalahti Nature Trail & Langinkoski Imperial Fishing Lodge Museum) and Asikkala (Pihamaa Estate & Winery & The Recreational Fishing Museum of Finland). There's more to do: take a peaceful walk through Niivermaki Nature Conservation Area and see the interesting displays at Kouvola City Museum.
To see maps, other places to visit, where to stay, and tourist information, go to the Kouvola journey maker tool .
You can take a train from Mikkeli to Kouvola in 1.5 hours. Another option is to drive. In September, plan for daily highs up to 17°C, and evening lows to 9°C. Wrap up your sightseeing on the 23rd (Mon) early enough to take a train to Helsinki.
To see maps, other places to visit, where to stay, and tourist information, go to the Kouvola journey maker tool .
You can take a train from Mikkeli to Kouvola in 1.5 hours. Another option is to drive. In September, plan for daily highs up to 17°C, and evening lows to 9°C. Wrap up your sightseeing on the 23rd (Mon) early enough to take a train to Helsinki.
Things to do in Kouvola
Side Trips
Kotka, Asikkala, Arboretum Mustila, Woikosken Automuseo
Find places to stay Sep 20 — 23:
Highlights from your plan

Repovesi National Park
11:30am, Sat Sep 21

Niivermaki Nature Conservation Area
10:00am, Sun Sep 22

Langinkoski Imperial Fishing Lodge Museum
4:30pm, Sun Sep 22
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.Escape the urban bustle at Nuuksio National Park and Nature & Wildlife Tours. Give yourself a bit of retail therapy at Market Square Kauppatori and ARTag Gallery. Explore the numerous day-trip ideas around Helsinki: Sipoonkorven Kansallispuisto (in Vantaa), Gumbostrand Konst & Form (in Sipoo) and Hiidenkirnut (in Askola). Next up on the itinerary: take in the spiritual surroundings of Temppeliaukion Church, brush up on your military savvy at Sea Fortress Suomenlinna, pause for some serene contemplation at Helsinki Cathedral, and browse the different shops at Kamppi Shopping Centre.
To see maps, other places to visit, reviews, and more tourist information, refer to the Helsinki online road trip planner .
You can take a train from Kouvola to Helsinki in 1.5 hours. Alternatively, you can drive; or take a bus. Expect a daytime high around 19°C in September, and nighttime lows around 8°C. Wrap up your sightseeing by early afternoon on the 30th (Mon) to allow enough time to travel back home.
Things to do in Helsinki
Side Trips
Espoo, Paavolan Tammi, Gumbostrand Konst & Form, Sipoonkorven Kansallispuisto, Hiidenkirnut
Find places to stay Sep 23 — 30:
Highlights from your plan

Temppeliaukio Church
3:00pm, Tue Sep 24

Sea Fortress Suomenlinna
3:30pm, Sat Sep 28

Helsinki Cathedral
1:30pm, Tue Sep 24
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