7 days in Finland Itinerary

Kouvola is a town and municipality in southeastern Finland. Start off your visit on the 5th (Mon): examine the collection at Maritime Centre Vellamo. Get ready for a full day of sightseeing on the 6th (Tue): explore the wealth of natural beauty at Repovesi National Park.

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Boston, USA to Kouvola is an approximately 17.5-hour combination of flight and car. Due to the time zone difference, you'll lose 7 hours traveling from Boston to Kouvola. While traveling from Boston, expect colder days and little chillier nights in Kouvola, ranging from highs of 44°F to lows of 35°F. Finish your sightseeing early on the 6th (Tue) so you can drive to Tampere.

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

Start off your visit on the 7th (Wed): take in panoramic vistas at Pyynikki Park and Observation Tower, identify plant and animal life at Hatanpaa Arboretum, then take in the spiritual surroundings of Tampereen Tuomiokirkko, and finally examine the collection at Vapriikin Museokeskus.

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You can drive from Kouvola to Tampere in 3 hours. Alternatively, you can take a train; or take a bus. In October, plan for daily highs up to 45°F, and evening lows to 33°F. Finish your sightseeing early on the 7th (Wed) to allow enough time to drive to Pori.

Pori is a city and municipality on the west coast of Finland. Kick off your visit on the 8th (Thu): admire the landmark architecture of Palace of Junnelius, get outside with Yyterin Nakotorni, then kick back and relax at Yyteri Beach, and finally tour the pleasant surroundings at Herrainpaivat Beach.

For where to stay, traveler tips, ratings, and more tourist information, you can read our Pori visit planner.

You can drive from Tampere to Pori in 1.5 hours. Alternatively, you can take a bus; or take a train. Expect a daytime high around 47°F in October, and nighttime lows around 35°F. Finish your sightseeing early on the 8th (Thu) to allow enough time to drive to Turku.

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 9th (Fri): contemplate in the serene atmosphere at Turku Cathedral, take an in-depth tour of Aboa Vetus & Ars Nova, then explore the historical opulence of Turku Castle, and finally get a new perspective on nature at Turku Biological Museum.

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Traveling by car from Pori to Turku takes 2 hours. Alternatively, you can take a bus; or take a train. October in Turku sees daily highs of 48°F and lows of 35°F at night. Finish your sightseeing early on the 9th (Fri) so you can drive 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.

Kick off your visit on the 10th (Sat): get engrossed in the history at Seurasaari Island and Open-Air Museum, get engrossed in the history at The National Museum of Finland, then learn more about the world around you at Natural History Museum (Luonnontieteellinen Museo), and finally explore the world behind art at Kansallisgalleria.

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You can drive from Turku to Helsinki in 2 hours. Alternatively, you can take a train; or fly. In October, daily temperatures in Helsinki can reach 48°F, while at night they dip to 35°F. Wrap up your sightseeing on the 10th (Sat) to allow time to travel back home.