60 days in Finland Itinerary

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.

Visit Sea Fortress Suomenlinna and The Esplanadi Park for their historical value. Museum-lovers will appreciate Kansallisgalleria and Seurasaari Island and Open-Air Museum. Explore the numerous day-trip ideas around Helsinki: Sipoonkorven Kansallispuisto (in Vantaa) and Nuuksio National Park (in Espoo). There's lots more to do: admire the landmark architecture of Temppeliaukio Church, take a stroll through Katajanokka, take in the spiritual surroundings of Kamppi Chapel of Silence, and enjoy the sand and surf at Aurinkolahti Beach.

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New Delhi, India to Helsinki is an approximately 10.5-hour flight. You'll gain 3.5 hours traveling from New Delhi to Helsinki due to the time zone difference. Plan for cooler temperatures traveling from New Delhi in January, with highs in Helsinki at -3°C and lows at -9°C. Wrap up your sightseeing on the 22nd (Tue) early enough to travel to Hanko.

Hanko is a bilingual port town and municipality on the south coast of Finland, 130km west of Helsinki. On the 23rd (Wed), kick back and relax at Bellevue Beach, thenidentify plant and animal life at Tulliniemi Nature Path, and then take in panoramic vistas at Hanko Water Tower. On the 24th (Thu), you'll have a packed day of sightseeing: explore the striking landscape of Teijo National Park.

To see maps, photos, other places to visit, and other tourist information, read Hanko trip planner.

Traveling by car from Helsinki to Hanko takes 2 hours. Expect a daytime high around -3°C in January, and nighttime lows around -9°C. Finish your sightseeing early on the 24th (Thu) so you can drive to Turku.

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

We've included these beaches for you: Ispoinen Beach and Sauna and Vepsa Island. Turku Castle and Louhisaari Manor will appeal to museum buffs. Explore the numerous day-trip ideas around Turku: Uusikaupunki (Bonk Museum & Automobile Museum), Mathildedalin Kylapanimo (in Salo) and Kylmapihlaja Lighthouse Island (in Rauma). And it doesn't end there: explore the galleries of Sibeliusmuseum, get engrossed in the history at Ett Hem Museum, admire the landmark architecture of St Henry's Ecumenical Art Chappel, and see the interesting displays at Pharmacy Museum and Qwensel House.

To see traveler tips, photos, where to stay, and other tourist information, you can read our Turku trip itinerary maker tool.

Traveling by car from Hanko to Turku takes 2 hours. In January, daytime highs in Turku are -3°C, while nighttime lows are -9°C. Finish your sightseeing early on the 31st (Thu) so you can drive to Tampere.

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

Get a sense of the local culture at Pihamaa Estate & Winery and Emil Aaltosen Museo. You'll explore and learn at Vapriikin Museokeskus and The Parola Armour Museum. Change things up with these side-trips from Tampere: Pori (Herrainpaivat Beach & Yyteri Beach), St Olaf's Church in Tyrvaa (in Sastamala) and Ahtari Zoo (in Ahtari). Spend the 6th (Wed) exploring nature at Seitsemisen Kansallispuisto. There's much more to do: enjoy the sand and surf at Riihiniemen Uimaranta, pause for some serene contemplation at Church of St. Alexander Nevsky and St. Nicholas, play a few rounds at Linna Golf & Country Club, and take in the spiritual surroundings of Tampereen Tuomiokirkko.

To find other places to visit, ratings, photos, and more tourist information, use the Tampere trip builder site.

You can drive from Turku to Tampere in 2 hours. Other options are to take a train; or take a bus. In January, daytime highs in Tampere are -5°C, while nighttime lows are -12°C. Finish up your sightseeing early on the 7th (Thu) so you can catch the train to Vaasa.

Vaasa is a city on the west coast of Finland. Get in touch with nature at Kvarken Archipelago World Heritage Site and Hietasaaren uimaranta. Neristan (Old Wooden Town) and Arctic Museum Nanoq are good opportunities to explore the local culture. Explore the numerous day-trip ideas around Vaasa: Aalto Center of Seinajoki (in Seinajoki), Lassander House, K.H.Renlund museum (in Kokkola) and Kyr0 Distillery Company (in Isokyro). The adventure continues: see the interesting displays at Stundars Museum, shop like a local with Tikanoja Art Museum, make a splash at Tropiclandia, and pause for some serene contemplation at Mustasaaren kirkko.

For where to stay, traveler tips, other places to visit, and more tourist information, refer to the Vaasa trip itinerary planning website.

Traveling by train from Tampere to Vaasa takes 3 hours. Alternatively, you can drive; or take a bus. In February, daytime highs in Vaasa are 0°C, while nighttime lows are -5°C. Finish up your sightseeing early on the 13th (Wed) so you can travel to Inari.

Inari is Finland's largest, most sparsely populated municipality, with four official languages, more than any other in the country. Escape the urban bustle at Nature & Wildlife Tours and Saariselka Ski & Sport Resort. Satisfy your inner culture vulture at Siida - Sami Museum and Nature Center and Pielpajarvi Wilderness Church. Go for a jaunt from Inari to Tankavaara to see Gold Prospector Museum about 1h 25 min away. There's more to do: take in the pleasant sights at Otsamo Fell.

For ratings, reviews, other places to visit, and tourist information, you can read our Inari tour itinerary builder website.

Fly from Vaasa to Inari in 6 hours. Alternatively, you can drive; or do a combination of train and bus. In February, Inari is a bit cooler than Vaasa - with highs of -6°C and lows of -15°C. Wrap up your sightseeing on the 16th (Sat) early enough to travel to Levi.

Finland's largest and most popular ski resort, the fell of Levi provides excellent slopes and lively nightlife in an enchanting setting.

Step out of the city life by going to Levi Ski Resort and Kids' Land. Next up on the itinerary: look for gifts at Elan Ski Shop & Rental, bet on your favorite at Icekarting Levi, look for all kinds of wild species at Santa"s Cottage & Pet Farm, and relax in the rural setting at Ounaskievari Reindeer Farm.

For where to stay, other places to visit, reviews, and other tourist information, read Levi tour itinerary planner.

Getting from Inari to Levi by flight takes about 3 hours. Other options: drive; or take a bus. In February in Levi, expect temperatures between -5°C during the day and -12°C at night. Wrap up your sightseeing on the 19th (Tue) early enough to drive to Akaslompolo.

Start off your visit on the 20th (Wed): see exotic creatures in open habitats at a safari tour and then hit the slopes at Yllas Ski Resort. Here are some ideas for day two: stop by Akaslompolo Sportshop and then get outside with Seven Fells Up.

To see maps, more things to do, photos, and other tourist information, refer to the Akaslompolo trip website.

You can drive from Levi to Akaslompolo in an hour. Alternatively, you can take a bus. In February, daytime highs in Akaslompolo are -5°C, while nighttime lows are -12°C. Finish your sightseeing early on the 21st (Thu) to allow enough time to drive to Rovaniemi.

An urban center set amongst the great Arctic wilderness, Rovaniemi serves as the capital of Lapland province.

Museum-lovers will appreciate Arktikum and Christmas House Santa. Do some cultural sightseeing at Santa's House of Snowmobiles and Rovaniemi Church. Explore Rovaniemi's surroundings by going to Luosto (Amethyst Mine Lapland & Kopara Reindeer Park), Pyhatunturi (in Pelkosenniemi) and Pyha-Luosto National Park (in Pyhatunturi). There's much more to do: look for all kinds of wild species at Wildlife Areas, Head underground at Syvasenvaara Fell, make a trip to Santa Claus Village, and look for gifts at Your Piece Of Finland.

To see photos, where to stay, ratings, and tourist information, go to the Rovaniemi road trip site.

Getting from Akaslompolo to Rovaniemi by car takes about 2.5 hours. Other options: take a bus. Expect a daytime high around -6°C in February, and nighttime lows around -11°C. Wrap up your sightseeing on the 27th (Wed) to allow time to travel to Sotkamo.

Sotkamo is a municipality of Finland, located in the Kainuu region. Relax by the water at Hiukka and Venajanhiekka. Get outdoors at Tiilikkajarven Kansallispuisto and Wilds Piira. You'll find plenty of places to visit near Sotkamo: Kuhmo (Boreal Wildlife Centre & Wild Taiga). There's more to do: enjoy some friendly competition at Vuokatti Bowling.

To find other places to visit, ratings, photos, and other tourist information, go to the Sotkamo day trip app.

Getting from Rovaniemi to Sotkamo by car takes about 4.5 hours. In February, daily temperatures in Sotkamo can reach -3°C, while at night they dip to -9°C. Wrap up your sightseeing on the 3rd (Sun) early enough to travel to Koli National Park.

Although many Koli National Park tours revolve around the majestic natural landscape, there are still plenty of things to see and do for those pursuing culture and heritage.

Get some cultural insight at Pielisen Museum and Old Mine Mining Museum. You'll get in some beach time at Utra Beach and Honkaniemi Beach. Next up on the itinerary: fly down the slopes at Ukko-Koli, explore the fascinating underground world of Pirunkirkko, tour the pleasant surroundings at Paha-Koli Hill, and explore the activities along Pielinen.

To find where to stay, more things to do, ratings, and other tourist information, go to the Koli National Park road trip website.

You can drive from Sotkamo to Koli National Park in 2.5 hours. In March, daily temperatures in Koli National Park can reach 0°C, while at night they dip to -8°C. Cap off your sightseeing on the 9th (Sat) early enough to travel 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. Salpa Line Museum and Langinkoski Imperial Fishing Lodge Museum will appeal to museum buffs. Linden Esplanade and Saint Peter and Saint Paul Cathedral are good opportunities to explore the local culture. Explore Kotka's surroundings by going to Niivermaki Nature Conservation Area (in Kouvola), Stromforsin Ruukki (in Ruotsinpyhtaa) and Bunker Museum (in Virolahti). Next up on the itinerary: enjoy the sand and surf at Beach Mansikkalahti, stroll through Aijanniemi Beach, step off the mainland to explore Lehman, and identify plant and animal life at Arboretum Mustila.

To see traveler tips, maps, other places to visit, and tourist information, refer to the Kotka road trip planner.

Drive from Koli National Park to Kotka in 5.5 hours. Alternatively, you can do a combination of car and flight. March in Kotka sees daily highs of 1°C and lows of -5°C at night. Wrap up your sightseeing by early afternoon on the 14th (Thu) to allow enough time to travel back home.