8 days in Finland Itinerary

Ruotsinpyhtää is a former municipality of Finland. Start off your visit on the 9th (Wed): take in the architecture and atmosphere at Pyhtaa Church of Saint Henry, then pause for some serene contemplation at Church of Ruotsinpyhtaa, and then make a trip to Stromforsin Ruukki.

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New York City, USA to Ruotsinpyhtaa is an approximately 21-hour combination of flight and car. The time zone difference moving from Eastern Standard Time (EST) to Eastern European Standard Time (EET) is 7 hours. Traveling from New York City in October, expect Ruotsinpyhtaa to be much colder, temps between 45°F and 35°F. Finish up your sightseeing early on the 9th (Wed) so you can travel to Savonlinna.

The picturesque town of Savonlinna sits on two islands surrounded by shimmering lakes and lush greenery.

Start off your visit on the 10th (Thu): pause for some serene contemplation at Savonlinna Cathedral, stop by Taito Shop Savonlinna, browse the fresh offerings at Savonlinna Market Square, make a trip to Pikkukirkko, then explore the historical opulence of Olavinlinna Castle, and finally contemplate in the serene atmosphere at Kerimaki Church.

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Getting from Ruotsinpyhtaa to Savonlinna by car takes about 4 hours. In October, plan for daily highs up to 43°F, and evening lows to 34°F. Finish up your sightseeing early on the 10th (Thu) so you can go by car to Turku.

Sitting at the mouth of the Aura River, Turku is one of Finland's quaintest and most historically rich towns.

Kick off your visit on the 11th (Fri): take in the spiritual surroundings of Turku Cathedral, then relax and rejuvenate at Ispoinen Beach and Sauna, then take in the architecture and atmosphere at Archangel Michael's church, and finally take an in-depth tour of Turku Castle. On the next day, buy something for everyone on your list at Turun Kauppahalli and then browse the different shops at Kauppakeskus Mylly.

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Getting from Savonlinna to Turku by car takes about 5.5 hours. Other options: do a combination of flight and train; or fly. In October, plan for daily highs up to 48°F, and evening lows to 35°F. Finish up your sightseeing early on the 12th (Sat) so you can go by car to Helsinki.

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.

Explore hidden gems such as Hakaniemi Market and Stockmann Department Store. For shopping fun, head to Academic Bookstore (Akateeminen Kirjakauppa) or Artisaani. There's much more to do: test your team's savvy at popular escape rooms, stop by Taiga Colors, hunt for treasures at Market Square Kauppatori, and admire the masterpieces at Museum of Contemporary Art Kiasma.

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Drive from Turku to Helsinki in 2 hours. Alternatively, you can take a train; or fly. In October, plan for daily highs up to 48°F, and evening lows to 35°F. Cap off your sightseeing on the 15th (Tue) early enough to travel back home.