6 days in Turku & Helsinki Itinerary

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 31st (Sat): contemplate in the serene atmosphere at Turku Cathedral, thensee the interesting displays at Luostarinmaen Kasityolaismuseo, thenexplore the historical opulence of Turku Castle, and finally get your game on at Moomin World. Get ready for a full day of sightseeing on the 1st (Sun): take in nature's colorful creations at Kultaranta Garden, thengrab your bike and head to Bike Rental - by Carfield, thenexamine the collection at Turku Waterworks Museum, and finally stroll through The Archipelago Trail.

To find ratings, maps, and other tourist information, read Turku road trip site.

London, UK to Turku is an approximately 9.5-hour flight. You can also drive. The time zone difference moving from Greenwich Mean Time to Eastern European Standard Time is 2 hours. Traveling from London in August, plan for little chillier nights in Turku, with lows around °C. Finish up your sightseeing early on the 1st (Sun) so you can go by car 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.

Helsinki is known for historic sites, shopping, and museums. Your plan includes some of its best attractions: admire the striking features of Temppeliaukio Church, get to know the fascinating history of The Esplanadi Park, explore the historical opulence of Sea Fortress Suomenlinna, and take an in-depth tour of Seurasaari Island and Open-Air Museum.

To find reviews, more things to do, maps, and more tourist information, you can read our Helsinki road trip planner.

You can drive from Turku to Helsinki in 2 hours. Other options are to take a train; or fly. In September, daytime highs in Helsinki are °C, while nighttime lows are °C. Wrap up your sightseeing on the 4th (Wed) to allow time to travel back home.