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.

You've added Old Market Hall, Galerie Forsblom, Academic Bookstore (Akateeminen Kirjakauppa), and other attractions to your itinerary. Get ready for a full day of sightseeing on the 12th (Wed): hunt for treasures at Hakaniemi Market, browse the eclectic array of goods at Market Square Kauppatori, then look for gifts at Moomin Shop Forum, and finally explore the world behind art at Kansallisgalleria.

To see more things to do, where to stay, traveler tips, and more tourist information, read our Helsinki online sightseeing planner .

Singapore, Singapore to Helsinki is an approximately 15.5-hour flight. You can also do a combination of flight and ferry; or do a combination of flight and train. You'll gain 6 hours traveling from Singapore to Helsinki due to the time zone difference. In June, Helsinki is colder than Singapore - with highs of 21°C and lows of 11°C. On the 14th (Fri), you'll have the morning to explore before heading off to Tampere.

Finland's third largest city, Tampere boasts an array of cultural offerings and a lively music scene.

Start off your visit on the 14th (Fri): see the interesting displays at The Car Museum of Vehoniemi (Vehoniemen automuseo), examine the collection at National Police Museum, kick back and relax at Rauhaniemi Beach, see the interesting displays at Mediamuseo Rupriikki, then examine the collection at The Finnish Labour Museum Werstas, and finally see the interesting displays at Tampere City Library, Metso.

To see ratings, more things to do, maps, and other tourist information, you can read our Tampere journey planner.

You can take a train from Helsinki to Tampere in 2 hours. Alternatively, you can drive; or fly. June in Tampere sees daily highs of 20°C and lows of 9°C at night. Finish your sightseeing early on the 15th (Sat) to allow enough time to take a train to Hameenlinna.

Start off your visit on the 15th (Sat): learn about all things military at Parola Tank Museum, find something for the whole family at Ahvenisto, take an in-depth tour of Skogster Museum, then get engrossed in the history at Palander House, then step into the grandiose world of Hame Castle, and finally see the interesting displays at Museo Militaria.

To find where to stay, more things to do, traveler tips, and more tourist information, use the Hameenlinna trip itinerary builder .

Getting from Tampere to Hameenlinna by train takes about an hour. Other options: take a bus; or drive. In June, plan for daily highs up to 20°C, and evening lows to 9°C. Finish your sightseeing early on the 16th (Sun) so you can drive to Porvoo.

Porvoo, one of Finland's oldest and prettiest towns, boasts cobbled streets, famous red-brick warehouses, and a charming river.

For maps, ratings, traveler tips, and tourist information, you can read our Porvoo itinerary planner.

Traveling by car from Hameenlinna to Porvoo takes 1.5 hours. Alternatively, you can do a combination of train and bus; or take a bus. June in Porvoo sees daily highs of 21°C and lows of 11°C at night. On the 16th (Sun), wrap the sightseeing up by early afternoon so you can drive to Vantaa.

Though technically its own city, Vantaa is considered by many to be a Helsinki suburb, and it is where most visitors land when they fly to Finland.

On the 16th (Sun), buy something for everyone on your list at Jumbo Shopping Center, see the interesting displays at Vantaa Art Museum, then perfect your strike at Flamingo Entertainment Center, and finally explore the different monuments and memorials at Tuusula Church.

For reviews, traveler tips, more things to do, and other tourist information, use the Vantaa itinerary maker site .

Traveling by car from Porvoo to Vantaa takes an hour. Alternatively, you can take a bus. In June in Vantaa, expect temperatures between 21°C during the day and 11°C at night. You will have some time to spend on the 17th (Mon) before leaving for home.