6 days in Vaasa, Turku & Tampere Itinerary

Vaasa is a city on the west coast of Finland. Kick off your visit on the 7th (Wed): identify plant and animal life at Kvarken Archipelago World Heritage Site.

To find reviews, traveler tips, more things to do, and more tourist information, go to the Vaasa journey planning tool.

Helsinki to Vaasa is an approximately 3.5-hour flight. You can also take a train; or drive. In October, daily temperatures in Vaasa can reach 9°C, while at night they dip to 1°C. You'll have a few hours on the 8th (Thu) to wrap things up before traveling to Turku.

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

On the 8th (Thu), explore the historical opulence of Turku Castle.

To find where to stay, photos, traveler tips, and other tourist information, you can read our Turku sightseeing planner.

You can drive from Vaasa to Turku in 4 hours. Alternatively, you can fly; or take a train. In October, daily temperatures in Turku can reach 10°C, while at night they dip to 1°C. Finish up your sightseeing early on the 9th (Fri) so you can go by car to Tampere.

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

Get out of town with these interesting Tampere side-trips: Helsinki (Kamppi Chapel of Silence, Temppeliaukio Church, &more). The adventure continues: examine the collection at Vapriikin Museokeskus, test the waters at Tullin Sauna, take in the spiritual surroundings of Tampereen Tuomiokirkko, and tour the pleasant surroundings at Riihiniemen Uimaranta.

For more things to do, reviews, other places to visit, and other tourist information, use the Tampere driving holiday website.

Drive from Turku to Tampere in 2 hours. Alternatively, you can take a train; or take a bus. In October, plan for daily highs up to 8°C, and evening lows to 0°C. Wrap up your sightseeing on the 12th (Mon) early enough to drive back home.