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.

Step off the beaten path and head to Katajanokka and Hakaniemi Market. Change things up with a short trip to Porvoo Old Town in Porvoo (about 50 minutes away). There's lots more to do: admire the striking features of Temppeliaukio Church, test your problem-solving skills at popular escape rooms, take in the architecture and atmosphere at Helsinki Cathedral, and explore the world behind art at Kansallisgalleria.

To find traveler tips, more things to do, and other tourist information, read Helsinki online trip itinerary builder.

Denver, USA to Helsinki is an approximately 15.5-hour flight. The time zone changes from Mountain Standard Time (MST) to Eastern European Standard Time (EET), which is usually a 9 hour difference. While traveling from Denver, expect slightly colder days and about the same nights in Helsinki, ranging from highs of 60°F to lows of 43°F. Wrap up your sightseeing on the 4th (Mon) to allow time to drive 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 5th (Tue): take a stroll through Naantali Old Town, hike along Bike Rental - by Carfield, then take an in-depth tour of Turku Castle, and finally take in the spiritual surroundings of Turku Cathedral.

For maps, reviews, where to stay, and tourist information, go to the Turku trip itinerary planner.

Traveling by car from Helsinki to Turku takes 2 hours. Alternatively, you can fly; or take a train. In May, daytime highs in Turku are 59°F, while nighttime lows are 40°F. Cap off your sightseeing on the 5th (Tue) early enough to go by car to Pori.

Pori is a city and municipality on the west coast of Finland. On the 6th (Wed), enjoy some friendly competition at Space Bowling & Billiards, then make a trip to Juselius Mausoleum, then stroll through Yyteri Beach, and finally kick back and relax at Herrainpaivat Beach.

To see ratings, reviews, where to stay, and other tourist information, refer to the Pori itinerary planner.

You can drive from Turku to Pori in 2 hours. Alternatively, you can take a bus; or take a train. May in Pori sees daily highs of 59°F and lows of 41°F at night. Finish your sightseeing early on the 6th (Wed) so you can drive 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 7th (Thu): test your team's savvy at popular escape rooms, examine the collection at Vapriikin Museokeskus, then contemplate in the serene atmosphere at Tampereen Tuomiokirkko, and finally take in panoramic vistas at Pyynikki Park and Observation Tower.

To find photos, ratings, reviews, and more tourist information, refer to the Tampere travel route planner.

You can drive from Pori to Tampere in 1.5 hours. Other options are to take a train; or take a bus. In May, daily temperatures in Tampere can reach 59°F, while at night they dip to 39°F. Wrap up your sightseeing by early afternoon on the 8th (Fri) to allow time for travel back home.