6 days in Finland Itinerary

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

Kick off your visit on the 25th (Sun): enjoy breathtaking views from Pyynikki Park and Observation Tower, identify plant and animal life at Hatanpaa Arboretum, and then examine the collection at Vapriikin Museokeskus.

To find maps, reviews, other places to visit, and more tourist information, refer to the Tampere day trip site.

Rome, Italy to Tampere is an approximately 8.5-hour combination of flight and train. You can also drive; or do a combination of train and bus. The time zone changes from Central European Standard Time (CET) to Eastern European Standard Time (EET), which is usually a 1 hour difference. When traveling from Rome in August, plan for cooler days and a bit cooler nights in Tampere: temperatures range from 23°C by day to 11°C at night. Wrap up your sightseeing on the 25th (Sun) early enough to drive to Pori.

Pori is a city and municipality on the west coast of Finland. On the 26th (Mon), kick back and relax at Herrainpaivat Beach and then kick back and relax at Yyteri Beach.

To see ratings, photos, other places to visit, and tourist information, go to the Pori journey maker app.

Getting from Tampere to Pori by car takes about 1.5 hours. Other options: take a train; or take a bus. In August, daily temperatures in Pori can reach 22°C, while at night they dip to 12°C. Finish your sightseeing early on the 26th (Mon) to allow enough time to 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 27th (Tue): wander the streets of Naantali Old Town, then step into the grandiose world of Turku Castle, and then steep yourself in history at Turku Cathedral.

To find more things to do, photos, reviews, and more tourist information, read our Turku itinerary planning website.

Drive from Pori to Turku in 2 hours. Alternatively, you can take a bus; or take a train. August in Turku sees daily highs of 23°C and lows of 12°C at night. Wrap up your sightseeing on the 27th (Tue) early enough to 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.

On the 28th (Wed), test your team's savvy at popular escape rooms, then browse the exhibits of Seurasaari Island and Open-Air Museum, then enjoy breathtaking views from SkyWheel Helsinki, and finally don't miss a visit to Porvoo Old Town. Here are some ideas for day two: admire the sheer force of Kuhakoski Waterfall and then explore the wealth of natural beauty at Nuuksio National Park.

To find ratings, photos, other places to visit, and other tourist information, go to the Helsinki trip itinerary builder tool.

Traveling by car from Turku to Helsinki takes 2 hours. Alternatively, you can take a train; or fly. In August, daytime highs in Helsinki are 24°C, while nighttime lows are 13°C. Finish your sightseeing early on the 29th (Thu) so you can travel back home.