5 days in Finland 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.

Start off your visit on the 20th (Thu): enjoy the sand and surf at Hietaranta Beach, then tour the pleasant surroundings at Aurinkolahti Beach, then contemplate in the serene atmosphere at Uspenskin Cathedral (Uspenskin Katedraali), and finally have some family-friendly fun at Flying Cinema Tour Of Helsinki. Get ready for a full day of sightseeing on the 21st (Fri): admire the striking features of Temppeliaukio Church, admire the masterpieces at Kansallisgalleria, wander the streets of Ullanlinna, explore the galleries of Sea Fortress Suomenlinna, then take in the architecture and atmosphere at Helsinki Cathedral, and finally contemplate in the serene atmosphere at Kamppi Chapel of Silence.

For photos, more things to do, ratings, and tourist information, go to the Helsinki trip itinerary builder.

The Route module can give you travel options from your home to Helsinki. In September, plan for daily highs up to 19°C, and evening lows to 8°C. Finish your sightseeing early on the 21st (Fri) 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.

Kick off your visit on the 22nd (Sat): take in the spiritual surroundings of Turku Cathedral, then explore the historical opulence of Turku Castle, then enjoy the sand and surf at Ispoinen Beach and Sauna, and finally look for all kinds of wild species at Vepsa Island.

To see ratings, photos, maps, and tourist information, refer to the Turku trip maker tool.

Traveling by car from Helsinki to Turku takes 2 hours. Alternatively, you can take a train; or fly. In September in Turku, expect temperatures between 18°C during the day and 7°C at night. Finish up your sightseeing early on the 22nd (Sat) so you can go by car to Pori.

Pori is a city and municipality on the west coast of Finland. Kick off your visit on the 23rd (Sun): see the interesting displays at Villa Mairea, then don't miss a visit to Juselius Mausoleum, then kick back and relax at Yyteri Beach, and finally tour the pleasant surroundings at Herrainpaivat Beach.

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Getting from Turku to Pori by car takes about 2 hours. Other options: take a bus; or take a train. In September in Pori, expect temperatures between 17°C during the day and 8°C at night. Wrap up your sightseeing on the 23rd (Sun) early enough to travel to Rovaniemi.

An urban center set amongst the great Arctic wilderness, Rovaniemi serves as the capital of Lapland province.

On the 24th (Mon), get engrossed in the history at Arktikum, don't miss a visit to Lordi's Square, take an exotic tour of a safari tour, then have fun at Santa Claus Office, and finally make a trip to Santa Claus Village.

For traveler tips, reviews, where to stay, and tourist information, you can read our Rovaniemi road trip app.

Getting from Pori to Rovaniemi by combination of train and flight takes about 7.5 hours. Other options: drive; or take a train. When traveling from Pori in September, plan for a bit cooler days and about the same nights in Rovaniemi: temperatures range from 13°C by day to 6°C at night. Cap off your sightseeing on the 24th (Mon) early enough to travel back home.