8 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.

Kick off your visit on the 25th (Sun): shop like a local with Hakaniemi Market, contemplate the long history of Mannerheim Museum, contemplate the long history of The Aalto House, then get a new perspective on nature at Natural History Museum (Luonnontieteellinen Museo), and finally get engrossed in the history at The National Museum of Finland. On the 26th (Mon), you'll have a packed day of sightseeing: admire the masterpieces at Kansallisgalleria, browse the exhibits of Seurasaari Island and Open-Air Museum, make a trip to SkyWheel Helsinki, then take in the spiritual surroundings of Cathedral of Porvoo, and finally don't miss a visit to Porvoo Old Town.

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Tel Aviv, Israel to Helsinki is an approximately 8-hour flight. You can also do a combination of flight and ferry. When traveling from Tel Aviv in August, plan for a bit cooler days in Helsinki, with highs around 24°C, while nights are colder with lows around 13°C. Finish your sightseeing early on the 26th (Mon) to allow enough time to take a train 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 27th (Tue): take in panoramic vistas at Pyynikki Park and Observation Tower, then identify plant and animal life at Hatanpaa Arboretum, then see the interesting displays at Vapriikin Museokeskus, and finally take in the spiritual surroundings of Tampereen Tuomiokirkko.

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Take a train from Helsinki to Tampere in 2 hours. Alternatively, you can drive; or fly. August in Tampere sees daily highs of 23°C and lows of 11°C at night. Finish your sightseeing early on the 27th (Tue) to allow enough time to drive to Pori.

Pori is a city and municipality on the west coast of Finland. On the 28th (Wed), enjoy the sand and surf at Herrainpaivat Beach, tour the pleasant surroundings at Yyteri Beach, and then get engrossed in the history at Rakennuskulttuuritalo Toivo Ja Korsmanin Talo.

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Getting from Tampere to Pori by car takes about 1.5 hours. Other options: take a bus; or take a train. In August, plan for daily highs up to 22°C, and evening lows to 12°C. Finish your sightseeing early on the 28th (Wed) to allow enough time to travel to Mariehamn.

Mariehamn is the capital of Åland, an autonomous territory under Finnish sovereignty. Start off your visit on the 29th (Thu): see the interesting displays at Kastelholm Castle, then explore the engaging exhibits at The Aland Island Art Museum, then brush up on your military savvy at Aland Maritime Museum, and finally examine the collection at Museumship Pommern.

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You can do a combination of bus and flight from Pori to Mariehamn in 4 hours. Alternatively, you can do a combination of car and ferry; or do a combination of bus and ferry. Expect a daytime high around 22°C in August, and nighttime lows around 13°C. Cap off your sightseeing on the 29th (Thu) early enough to travel to Turku.

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 30th (Fri): get lost in a book at Turku City Library, explore the historical opulence of Turku Castle, then delve into the distant past at Aboa Vetus & Ars Nova, and finally contemplate in the serene atmosphere at Turku Cathedral.

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You can fly from Mariehamn to Turku in 2 hours. Another option is to ride a ferry. Expect a daytime high around 23°C in August, and nighttime lows around 12°C. Wrap up your sightseeing by early afternoon on the 31st (Sat) to allow enough time to travel back home.