5 days in Turku & Oulu Itinerary

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

Step out of the city life by going to Ispoinen Beach and Sauna and Bike Rental - by Carfield. Deepen your sense of the past at sights like Turku Castle and Pargas Church. There's lots more to do: deepen your understanding at Turku Cathedral, pause for some serene contemplation at Martinkirkko, take an in-depth tour of Ett Hem Museum, and see the interesting displays at Luostarinmaen Kasityolaismuseo.

To find where to stay, more things to do, ratings, and more tourist information, refer to the Turku tour planner.

Helsinki to Turku is an approximately 2-hour car ride. You can also take a train; or fly. In July in Turku, expect temperatures between 24°C during the day and 13°C at night. Cap off your sightseeing on the 26th (Sun) early enough to travel to Oulu.

Oulu is a city and municipality of inhabitants in the region of Northern Ostrobothnia, Finland. Start off your visit on the 27th (Mon): walk around Hupisaaret Park, explore the landscape on two wheels at Outdoors Oulu Oy, see the interesting displays at Turkansaaren Ulkomuseo, then pause for some photo ops at Toripolliisi, and finally make a trip to Kauppahalli. Here are some ideas for day two: admire the natural beauty at Botanical Garden, University of Oulu, kick back and relax at Nallikari Beach, and then contemplate in the serene atmosphere at Holy Trinity Orthodox Cathedral.

To see maps, more things to do, and more tourist information, read Oulu trip planner.

Traveling by combination of train and flight from Turku to Oulu takes 5 hours. Alternatively, you can fly; or drive. In July, daily temperatures in Oulu can reach 23°C, while at night they dip to 14°C. Finish your sightseeing early on the 28th (Tue) so you can travel back home.