6 days in Finnish Archipelago Itinerary

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

Turku is known for historic sites, museums, and shopping. Your plan includes some of its best attractions: step into the grandiose world of Turku Castle, contemplate the long history of Turku Cathedral, learn about all things military at Forum Marinum Maritime Centre, and get engrossed in the history at Aboa Vetus & Ars Nova.

To find traveler tips, other places to visit, and tourist information, use the Turku planner.

Singapore, Singapore to Turku is an approximately 19.5-hour flight. You'll gain 6 hours traveling from Singapore to Turku due to the time zone difference. Traveling from Singapore in September, things will get colder in Turku: highs are around 18°C and lows about 7°C. Finish your sightseeing early on the 4th (Sat) to allow enough time to drive to Kotka.

Kotka is a city and municipality of Finland.Kotka is located on the coast of the Gulf of Finland at the mouth of Kymi River and it is part of the Kymenlaakso region in southern Finland. Kick off your visit on the 5th (Sun): examine the collection at Maritime Centre Vellamo, then take an in-depth tour of Langinkoski Imperial Fishing Lodge Museum, then stroll around Sibelius Park, and finally take in nature's colorful creations at Sapokka Water Garden.

For other places to visit, more things to do, traveler tips, and other tourist information, read Kotka itinerary website.

You can drive from Turku to Kotka in 3 hours. Alternatively, you can take a bus; or take a train. In September, daily temperatures in Kotka can reach 17°C, while at night they dip to 9°C. Finish your sightseeing early on the 6th (Mon) to allow enough time to travel back home.