8 days in Finland Itinerary
8 days in Finland Itinerary
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8 days in Finland Itinerary
Start: Mumbai
Fly:
14h
1
Helsinki
— 1 night
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Fly:
3h
2
Mariehamn, Aland Island
— 1 night
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Fly:
1h 45min
3
Turku
— 1 night
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train:
1h 45min
4
Tampere
— 1 night
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train + Fly:
5h 15min
5
Inari
— 1 day
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Drive + Fly:
25h
End: Mumbai
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1
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Helsinki
1
night

Daughter of the Baltic
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 28th (Sat): get engrossed in the history at Seurasaari Island and Open-Air Museum, take in the architecture and atmosphere at Rock Church, get a new perspective on nature at Natural History Museum (Luonnontieteellinen Museo), then admire the masterpieces at Kansallisgalleria, and finally take in the architecture and atmosphere at Helsinki Cathedral. On the 29th (Sun), you'll have a packed day of sightseeing: stroll through The Esplanadi Park, contemplate in the serene atmosphere at Uspenskin Cathedral (Uspenskin Katedraali), then wander the streets of Katajanokka, and finally deepen your knowledge of military history at Sea Fortress Suomenlinna.
To find more things to do, other places to visit, reviews, and other tourist information, use the Helsinki trip planning tool .
Mumbai, India to Helsinki is an approximately 14-hour flight. You'll gain 3 hours traveling from Mumbai to Helsinki due to the time zone difference. Traveling from Mumbai in September, things will get much colder in Helsinki: highs are around 19°C and lows about 8°C. Finish your sightseeing early on the 29th (Sun) to allow enough time to travel to Mariehamn.
Things to do in Helsinki
Find places to stay Sep 28 — 29:
Highlights from your plan

Seurasaari Island and Open-Air Museum
10:00am, Sat Sep 28

Sea Fortress Suomenlinna
4:30pm, Sun Sep 29

Kansallisgalleria
3:00pm, Sat Sep 28
1
night
Mariehamn, Aland Island
1
night

Mariehamn is the capital of Åland, an autonomous territory under Finnish sovereignty. Start off your visit on the 30th (Mon): see the interesting displays at Museumship Pommern, then learn about all things military at Aland Maritime Museum, then get engrossed in the history at Kobba Klintar, and finally step into the grandiose world of Jan Karlsgården Outdoor museum Jan Karlsgården.
To find traveler tips, other places to visit, reviews, and tourist information, read our Mariehamn day trip app .
Fly from Helsinki to Mariehamn in 3 hours. Alternatively, you can do a combination of train and flight; or do a combination of bus and flight. In September, plan for daily highs up to 18°C, and evening lows to 9°C. Cap off your sightseeing on the 30th (Mon) early enough to travel to Turku.
To find traveler tips, other places to visit, reviews, and tourist information, read our Mariehamn day trip app .
Fly from Helsinki to Mariehamn in 3 hours. Alternatively, you can do a combination of train and flight; or do a combination of bus and flight. In September, plan for daily highs up to 18°C, and evening lows to 9°C. Cap off your sightseeing on the 30th (Mon) early enough to travel to Turku.
Things to do in Mariehamn
Side Trip
Jan Karlsgården Outdoor museum Jan Karlsgården
Find places to stay Sep 29 — 30:
Highlights from your plan

Museumship Pommern
10:00am, Mon Sep 30

Aland Maritime Museum
12:00pm, Mon Sep 30

Jan Karlsgården Outdoor museum Jan Karlsgården
5:00pm, Mon Sep 30
1
night
Turku
1
night

Sitting at the mouth of the Aura River, Turku is one of Finland's quaintest and most historically rich towns.Start off your visit on the 1st (Tue): contemplate in the serene atmosphere at Turku Cathedral, admire the masterpieces at Ett Hem Museum, then explore the ancient world of Aboa Vetus & Ars Nova, and finally get engrossed in the history at Turku Castle.
To find where to stay, photos, and other tourist information, read Turku journey planner.
Fly from Mariehamn to Turku in 2 hours. Alternatively, you can ride a ferry. In September in Turku, expect temperatures between 18°C during the day and 7°C at night. Wrap up your sightseeing on the 1st (Tue) to allow time to take a train to Tampere.
Things to do in Turku
Find places to stay Sep 30 — Oct 1:
Highlights from your plan

Turku Cathedral
10:00am, Tue Oct 1

Turku Castle
3:30pm, Tue Oct 1

Aboa Vetus & Ars Nova
12:30pm, Tue Oct 1
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Tampere
1
night

Manchester of the North
Finland's third largest city, Tampere boasts an array of cultural offerings and a lively music scene.Start off your visit on the 2nd (Wed): see the interesting displays at Mediamuseo Rupriikki, see the interesting displays at Vapriikin Museokeskus, then contemplate in the serene atmosphere at Tampere Cathedral, and finally tour the pleasant surroundings at Riihiniemen Uimaranta.
To see maps, ratings, more things to do, and tourist information, refer to the Tampere journey builder .
You can take a train from Turku to Tampere in 2 hours. Alternatively, you can drive; or do a combination of flight and train. In October in Tampere, expect temperatures between 8°C during the day and 0°C at night. Finish your sightseeing early on the 2nd (Wed) to allow enough time to travel to Inari.
Things to do in Tampere
Find places to stay Oct 1 — 2:
Highlights from your plan

Vapriikin Museokeskus
11:30am, Wed Oct 2

Tampereen Tuomiokirkko
1:30pm, Wed Oct 2

Mediamuseo Rupriikki
10:00am, Wed Oct 2
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Inari
1
day

Inari is Finland's largest, most sparsely populated municipality, with four official languages, more than any other in the country. On the 3rd (Thu), get interesting insight from Tours, then see the interesting displays at Siida, and then pause for some serene contemplation at Pielpajarvi Wilderness Church.
For other places to visit, more things to do, ratings, and more tourist information, refer to the Inari route planner .
Traveling by combination of train and flight from Tampere to Inari takes 5.5 hours. Alternatively, you can do a combination of flight and bus; or drive. In October, Inari is little chillier than Tampere - with highs of 3°C and lows of -2°C. Wrap up your sightseeing on the 3rd (Thu) early enough to travel back home.
For other places to visit, more things to do, ratings, and more tourist information, refer to the Inari route planner .
Traveling by combination of train and flight from Tampere to Inari takes 5.5 hours. Alternatively, you can do a combination of flight and bus; or drive. In October, Inari is little chillier than Tampere - with highs of 3°C and lows of -2°C. Wrap up your sightseeing on the 3rd (Thu) early enough to travel back home.
Things to do in Inari
Find places to stay Oct 2 — 3:
Highlights from your plan

Siida - Sami Museum and Nature Center
1:00pm, Thu Oct 3

Pielpajarvi Wilderness Church
4:00pm, Thu Oct 3
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