8 days in Finland Itinerary

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

Escape the urban bustle at Yyteri Beach and Rauhaniemi Beach. Do your shopping at Vitikkala Manor and Galleria Ronga. When in Tampere, make a side trip to see Pori Art Museum in Pori, approximately Pori away. There's still lots to do: enjoy the sand and surf at Riihiniemen Uimaranta, test your team's savvy at popular escape rooms, and indulge in some personalized pampering at some of the best spas.

To see where to stay, more things to do, and other tourist information, go to the Tampere online tour itinerary planner.

Minneapolis, USA to Tampere is an approximately 16.5-hour combination of flight and car. The time zone changes from Central Standard Time (CST) to Eastern European Standard Time (EET), which is usually an 8 hour difference. Plan for little chillier temperatures traveling from Minneapolis in June, with highs in Tampere at °F and lows at °F. Finish your sightseeing early on the 19th (Fri) so you can drive 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.

Shop till you drop at Market Square Kauppatori and Kamppi Shopping Centre. Visiting Nuuksio National Park and Aurinkolahti Beach will get you outdoors. And it doesn't end there: step into the grandiose world of Sea Fortress Suomenlinna, pause for some serene contemplation at Helsinki Cathedral, look for gifts at Liopro Finland - Handmade Souvenir, and take a stroll through Katajanokka.

To find traveler tips, maps, photos, and more tourist information, use the Helsinki sightseeing planner.

You can drive from Tampere to Helsinki in 2 hours. Alternatively, you can take a train; or take a bus. In June, daily temperatures in Helsinki can reach °F, while at night they dip to °F. Wrap up your sightseeing on the 22nd (Mon) early enough to travel back home.