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.

Get some historical perspective at Sea Fortress Suomenlinna and Temppeliaukio Church. Attractions like Burn Out City Events and Uspenskin Cathedral (Uspenskin Katedraali) make great kid-friendly stops. Step out of Helsinki with an excursion to Sipoonkorven Kansallispuisto in Vantaa--about 30 minutes away. There's lots more to do: pause for some serene contemplation at Helsinki Cathedral, contemplate in the serene atmosphere at Kamppi Chapel of Silence, get engrossed in the history at Seurasaari Island and Open-Air Museum, and visit Katajanokka.

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Copenhagen, Denmark to Helsinki is an approximately 5-hour flight. You can also do a combination of train and ferry; or do a combination of train and ferry. The time zone difference when traveling from Copenhagen to Helsinki is 1 hour. Expect a daytime high around 25°C in July, and nighttime lows around 15°C. Cap off your sightseeing on the 27th (Mon) early enough to go by car to Pori.

Pori is a city and municipality on the west coast of Finland. On the 28th (Tue), take in the architecture and atmosphere at Central Pori Church (Keski-Porin kirkko), stroll through Herrainpaivat Beach, then enjoy the sand and surf at Yyteri Beach, and finally stroll around Kirjurinluoto.

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Traveling by car from Helsinki to Pori takes 3.5 hours. Alternatively, you can take a bus; or take a train. In July, plan for daily highs up to 24°C, and evening lows to 13°C. Cap off your sightseeing on the 28th (Tue) early enough to go by car to Vaasa.

Vaasa is a city on the west coast of Finland. Kick off your visit on the 29th (Wed): take in the dramatic natural features at Kvarken Archipelago World Heritage Site.

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Getting from Pori to Vaasa by car takes about 2.5 hours. Other options: take a bus; or take a train. In July, daily temperatures in Vaasa can reach 23°C, while at night they dip to 13°C. Cap off your sightseeing on the 29th (Wed) early enough to travel to Kouvola.

Kouvola is a town and municipality in southeastern Finland. Start off your visit on the 30th (Thu): explore the wealth of natural beauty at Repovesi National Park. Keep things going the next day: look for all kinds of wild species at Niivermaki Nature Conservation Area, then take in the dramatic natural features at Hiidenvuori, and then stroll around Riverside Park.

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Traveling by flight from Vaasa to Kouvola takes 4.5 hours. Alternatively, you can take a train; or drive. In July, daytime highs in Kouvola are 24°C, while nighttime lows are 14°C. Cap off your sightseeing on the 31st (Fri) early enough to travel back home.