7 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.

Do your shopping at Old Market Hall and Kamppi Shopping Centre. Get a sense of the local culture at Sea Fortress Suomenlinna and Kamppi Chapel of Silence. Step out of Helsinki to go to Espoo and see Nuuksio National Park, which is approximately 48 minutes away. There's much more to do: take in the architecture and atmosphere at Helsinki Cathedral, browse the different shops at Flamingo Entertainment Center, enjoy the sand and surf at Hietaranta Beach, and contemplate in the serene atmosphere at Uspenskin Cathedral (Uspenskin Katedraali).

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Vienna, Austria to Helsinki is an approximately 6-hour flight. You can also drive; or do a combination of train, bus, and ferry. The time zone difference moving from Central European Standard Time to Eastern European Standard Time is 1 hour. Prepare for a bit cooler weather when traveling from Vienna in November: high temperatures in Helsinki hover around 5°C and lows are around 0°C. Finish up your sightseeing early on the 23rd (Fri) so you can catch the train to Lahti.

Lahti is a city and municipality in Finland.Lahti is the capital of the Päijänne Tavastia region. Kick off your visit on the 23rd (Fri): explore the activities along Pikku Vesijarvi, thenmake a trip to Musical Fountain, thentake a stroll around Sibelius Hall, and finally explore the world behind art at Lahti Art Museum.

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Getting from Helsinki to Lahti by train takes about 1.5 hours. Other options: drive; or take a bus. In November in Lahti, expect temperatures between 3°C during the day and -1°C at night. Finish your sightseeing early on the 24th (Sat) so you can drive to Tampere.

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

Kick off your visit on the 24th (Sat): tour the pleasant surroundings at Suolijarvi Beach, admire the striking features of Aleksanterin Kirkko, and then enjoy breathtaking views from Pyynikki Park and Observation Tower.

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Getting from Lahti to Tampere by car takes about 2 hours. Other options: take a train; or take a bus. November in Tampere sees daily highs of 3°C and lows of -1°C at night. Finish your sightseeing early on the 24th (Sat) to allow enough time to travel back home.