6 days in Finland Itinerary

Rauma is a town and municipality of ca. On the 15th (Mon), visit a coastal fixture at Kylmapihlaja Lighthouse Island, then take an in-depth tour of The Old Town Hall Museum, then examine the collection at Marela Museum House, and finally brush up on your military savvy at Rauman Merimuseo - Rauma Maritime Museum.

To find more things to do, traveler tips, where to stay, and tourist information, refer to the Rauma day trip planning website.

Pori to Rauma is an approximately 1-hour car ride. You can also take a bus. In April, daytime highs in Rauma are 8°C, while nighttime lows are -1°C. Cap off your sightseeing on the 15th (Mon) early enough to catch the flight 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.

Start off your visit on the 16th (Tue): contemplate in the serene atmosphere at Temppeliaukio Church, explore the galleries of Seurasaari Island and Open-Air Museum, then explore the galleries of Sea Fortress Suomenlinna, then take in the spiritual surroundings of Uspenskin Cathedral (Uspenskin Katedraali), and finally pause for some serene contemplation at Helsinki Cathedral. Keep things going the next day: admire the masterpieces at Museum of Contemporary Art Kiasma, stroll through The Esplanadi Park, then don't miss a visit to Senate Square, and finally explore the world behind art at Kansallisgalleria.

To see maps, more things to do, ratings, and tourist information, read our Helsinki online route builder.

Traveling by flight from Rauma to Helsinki takes 2.5 hours. Alternatively, you can drive; or take a bus. In April in Helsinki, expect temperatures between 9°C during the day and 0°C at night. Wrap up your sightseeing on the 17th (Wed) early enough to drive to Kouvola.

Kouvola is a town and municipality in southeastern Finland. On the 18th (Thu), get engrossed in the history at World Heritage Site - Verla Groundwood and Board Mill and then delve into the lush surroundings at Niivermaki Nature Conservation Area.

To see photos, traveler tips, maps, and other tourist information, read our Kouvola online journey planner.

Getting from Helsinki to Kouvola by car takes about 2 hours. Other options: take a train; or take a bus. Expect a daytime high around 8°C in April, and nighttime lows around 0°C. Finish your sightseeing early on the 18th (Thu) to allow enough time to travel to Korpilahti.

Kick off your visit on the 19th (Fri): don't miss a visit to Hoyry Galleria and then steep yourself in history at Oravivuori Triangulation Tower.

To find photos, where to stay, maps, and other tourist information, read Korpilahti sightseeing planning website.

Drive from Kouvola to Korpilahti in 2.5 hours. In April, plan for daily highs up to 7°C, and evening lows to -3°C. Wrap up your sightseeing by early afternoon on the 19th (Fri) to allow enough time to travel to Petajavesi.

Petäjävesi is a municipality of Finland.It is located in the province of Western Finland, next to Jyväskylä and is part of the Central Finland region. To see where to stay, reviews, other places to visit, and other tourist information, read Petajavesi trip itinerary builder app.

You can drive from Korpilahti to Petajavesi in an hour. Expect a daytime high around 7°C in April, and nighttime lows around -3°C. You'll set off for Vaasa on the 19th (Fri).

Vaasa is a city on the west coast of Finland. Kick off your visit on the 20th (Sat): explore the striking landscape at Kvarken Archipelago World Heritage Site.

For other places to visit, reviews, and more tourist information, read our Vaasa trip planner.

You can drive from Petajavesi to Vaasa in 3.5 hours. In April in Vaasa, expect temperatures between 7°C during the day and -1°C at night. Finish your sightseeing early on the 20th (Sat) to allow enough time to drive back home.