8 days in Finland Itinerary
8 days in Finland Itinerary
Created using Inspirock Finland trip builder
Start: Helsinki
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Kuusamo
— 3 nights
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Kuhmo
— 1 day
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Sotkamo
— 1 night
Drive to Kajaani Airport, Fly to Helsinki Vantaa Airport
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Helsinki
— 2 nights
End: Helsinki
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Kuusamo is a town and municipality in Finland. Step off the beaten path and head to Pieni Karhunkierros Trail and Hossa National Park. Escape the urban bustle at Kiutakongas Rapids and Julma Olkky. The adventure continues: relax in the rural setting at Palosaari Reindeer and Fishing Farm, look for gifts at Riipisen Wild Game and Souvenier Shop, and see the interesting displays at Hannu Hautala Nature Photography Centre.
To find reviews, maps, traveler tips, and other tourist information, refer to the Kuusamo travel itinerary planner.
Helsinki to Kuusamo is an approximately 5-hour flight. You can also drive; or do a combination of train and bus. Expect a bit cooler temperatures when traveling from Helsinki in September; daily highs in Kuusamo reach 52°F and lows reach 40°F. Cap off your sightseeing on the 4th (Tue) early enough to travel to Kuhmo.
To find reviews, maps, traveler tips, and other tourist information, refer to the Kuusamo travel itinerary planner.
Helsinki to Kuusamo is an approximately 5-hour flight. You can also drive; or do a combination of train and bus. Expect a bit cooler temperatures when traveling from Helsinki in September; daily highs in Kuusamo reach 52°F and lows reach 40°F. Cap off your sightseeing on the 4th (Tue) early enough to travel to Kuhmo.
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Kuhmo is a town and a municipality in Finland and is located at the south-eastern corner of the Kainuu region. Start off your visit on the 4th (Tue): look for all kinds of wild species at Wilds Piira and then look for all kinds of wild species at Wild Taiga.
To find maps, where to stay, ratings, and other tourist information, refer to the Kuhmo travel itinerary planner.
You can drive from Kuusamo to Kuhmo in 4 hours. Wrap up your sightseeing on the 4th (Tue) early enough to travel to Sotkamo.
To find maps, where to stay, ratings, and other tourist information, refer to the Kuhmo travel itinerary planner.
You can drive from Kuusamo to Kuhmo in 4 hours. Wrap up your sightseeing on the 4th (Tue) early enough to travel to Sotkamo.
Things to do in Kuhmo
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Sotkamo is a municipality of Finland, located in the Kainuu region. Kick off your visit on the 5th (Wed): take some stellar pictures from Vuokatinvaara, then enjoy the sand and surf at Hiukka, and then head outdoors with Kainuun Vaellustalli.
For reviews, photos, more things to do, and more tourist information, use the Sotkamo trip builder website.
Getting from Kuhmo to Sotkamo by car takes about 1.5 hours. In September in Sotkamo, expect temperatures between 56°F during the day and 42°F at night. Wrap up your sightseeing on the 5th (Wed) to allow time to travel to Helsinki.
For reviews, photos, more things to do, and more tourist information, use the Sotkamo trip builder website.
Getting from Kuhmo to Sotkamo by car takes about 1.5 hours. In September in Sotkamo, expect temperatures between 56°F during the day and 42°F at night. Wrap up your sightseeing on the 5th (Wed) to allow time to travel to Helsinki.
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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.On the 6th (Thu), explore the striking landscape of Nuuksio National Park. On your second day here, head off the coast to Pihlajasaari Recreational Park, glide peacefully along the water with some of the best stand-up paddleboarding in the area, and then savor the flavors at Food & Drink.
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The Route module can help you plan travel from Sotkamo to Helsinki. In September, daily temperatures in Helsinki can reach 61°F, while at night they dip to 45°F. Finish your sightseeing early on the 7th (Fri) so you can travel back home.
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Finland travel guide
Land of a Thousand Lakes
Combining vast Nordic wilderness with bustling hip cities, Finland offers something to delight and surprise all its visitors. Generally speaking, the northern region is populated by unspoiled pine forests, glistening blue lakes, and a plethora of interesting wildlife, while the south is home to the nation's thoroughly modern urban centers. Although Finland holds the title of most sparsely populated county in the European Union, restaurants, bars, and nightclubs in cities like Helsinki, Espoo, and Tampere are often packed with fun-loving Finns. Do bring your dancing shoes, but don't forget your hiking boots either--you'll want to make use of the country's 37 national parks, spread throughout this "Land of a Thousand Lakes."