7 days in Finnish Archipelago Itinerary

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

Turku is known for historic sites, museums, and shopping. Your plan includes some of its best attractions: browse the exhibits of Turku Castle, get your game on at Moomin World, visit Naantali Old Town, and contemplate in the serene atmosphere at Turku Cathedral.

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Prague, Czech Republic to Turku is an approximately 8-hour flight. You can also drive. The time zone difference moving from Central European Standard Time (CET) to Eastern European Standard Time (EET) is 1 hour. Expect little chillier temperatures when traveling from Prague in July; daily highs in Turku reach 24°C and lows reach 13°C. Wrap up your sightseeing on the 29th (Wed) to allow time to drive to Pori.

Pori is a city and municipality on the west coast of Finland. Kick off your visit on the 30th (Thu): contemplate in the serene atmosphere at Central Pori Church (Keski-Porin kirkko), get engrossed in the history at Rakennuskulttuuritalo Toivo Ja Korsmanin Talo, then head outdoors with Yyterin Nakotorni, then stroll through Yyteri Beach, and finally tour the pleasant surroundings at Herrainpaivat Beach.

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Getting from Turku to Pori by car takes about 2 hours. Other options: take a bus; or take a train. In July, plan for daily highs up to 24°C, and evening lows to 13°C. Finish up your sightseeing early on the 30th (Thu) so you can travel to Mariehamn.

Mariehamn is the capital of Åland, an autonomous territory under Finnish sovereignty. On the 31st (Fri), walk around Lilla holmen, learn about all things military at Aland Maritime Museum, then see the interesting displays at Museumship Pommern, and finally examine the collection at Kastelholm Castle.

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Traveling by combination of bus and flight from Pori to Mariehamn takes 5.5 hours. Alternatively, you can do a combination of car and ferry; or do a combination of bus and ferry. In July, daily temperatures in Mariehamn can reach 23°C, while at night they dip to 13°C. Cap off your sightseeing on the 31st (Fri) early enough to travel to Oulu.

Oulu is a city and municipality of inhabitants in the region of Northern Ostrobothnia, Finland. On the 1st (Sat), stroll around Ainolan Puisto, stroll through Nallikari Beach, then pause for some serene contemplation at Oulu Cathedral, then contemplate the long history of Kauppahalli, and finally appreciate the history behind Toripolliisi.

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You can fly from Mariehamn to Oulu in 5 hours. Other options are to do a combination of ferry and car; or do a combination of ferry and bus. Expect a daytime high around 23°C in July, and nighttime lows around 14°C. Finish your sightseeing early on the 1st (Sat) so you can travel back home.