6 days in Finland Itinerary

Kick off your visit on the 2nd (Tue): head outdoors with Seven Fells Up and then take an exotic tour of a safari tour.

To see where to stay, traveler tips, more things to do, and more tourist information, read our Akaslompolo road trip website.

Dubai, United Arab Emirates to Akaslompolo is an approximately 15-hour combination of flight and car. The time zone changes from Gulf Standard Time (GST) to Eastern European Standard Time (EET), which is usually a -2 hour difference. Prepare for colder weather when traveling from Dubai in April: high temperatures in Akaslompolo hover around 3°C and lows are around -4°C. Wrap up your sightseeing on the 2nd (Tue) to allow time to travel to Tampere.

Finland's third largest city, Tampere boasts an array of cultural offerings and a lively music scene.

Start off your visit on the 3rd (Wed): stroll through Rauhaniemi Beach, then shop like a local with Haihara Art Centre, and then kick back and relax at Riihiniemen Uimaranta. Get ready for a full day of sightseeing on the next day: steep yourself in history at Amuri Museum of Workers' Housing, then get a taste of the local shopping with Galleria Ronga, then get a taste of the local shopping with Laukko Manor, and finally look for gifts at Keittioelamaa.

To see where to stay, other places to visit, traveler tips, and other tourist information, you can read our Tampere trip planning tool.

You can fly from Akaslompolo to Tampere in 5.5 hours. Alternatively, you can drive; or do a combination of bus and train. Expect a bit warmer weather when traveling from Akaslompolo in April: highs in Tampere hover around 8°C, while lows dip to -1°C. Finish your sightseeing early on the 4th (Thu) so you can drive 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 5th (Fri): take in the spiritual surroundings of Temppeliaukio Church, take a stroll through Ullanlinna, explore the historical opulence of Sea Fortress Suomenlinna, then take a stroll through Katajanokka, and finally view the masterpieces at Okra.

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Traveling by car from Tampere to Helsinki takes 2 hours. Alternatively, you can take a train; or take a bus. Expect a daytime high around 9°C in April, and nighttime lows around 0°C. Wrap up your sightseeing by early afternoon on the 6th (Sat) to allow enough time to travel back home.