9 days in Finland Itinerary

An urban center set amongst the great Arctic wilderness, Rovaniemi serves as the capital of Lapland province.

Start off your visit on the 24th (Sat): look for gifts at Your Piece Of Finland.

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London, UK to Rovaniemi is an approximately 6.5-hour flight. You can also do a combination of car and train; or do a combination of car and ferry. The time zone changes from Greenwich Mean Time to Eastern European Time, which is usually a 2 hour difference. In August, Rovaniemi is a bit cooler than London - with highs of 20°C and lows of 11°C. Finish your sightseeing early on the 25th (Sun) to allow enough time to travel to Salla.

Salla is a municipality of Finland, located in Lapland. On the 26th (Mon), fly down the slopes at Salla Ski Resort and then brush up on your military savvy at Salla Museum of War & Reconstruction.

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Drive from Rovaniemi to Salla in 2 hours. In August, daytime highs in Salla are 19°C, while nighttime lows are 10°C. Wrap up your sightseeing on the 26th (Mon) to allow time to travel to Oulu.

Oulu is a city and municipality of inhabitants in the region of Northern Ostrobothnia, Finland. Kick off your visit on the 27th (Tue): identify plant and animal life at Hupisaaret Park and then kick back and relax at Nallikari Beach.

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You can drive from Salla to Oulu in 4 hours. In August in Oulu, expect temperatures between 22°C during the day and 12°C at night. Wrap up your sightseeing on the 27th (Tue) to allow time to travel to Tampere.

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

On the 28th (Wed), see the sky in a new way at Sarkanniemi Theme Park.

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Traveling by combination of flight and train from Oulu to Tampere takes 4.5 hours. Alternatively, you can take a train; or drive. August in Tampere sees daily highs of 23°C and lows of 11°C at night. Finish your sightseeing early on the 28th (Wed) so you can take a train 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 29th (Thu): examine the collection at Luostarinmaki Handicrafts Museum, then step into the grandiose world of Turku Castle, and then have some family-friendly fun at Moomin World.

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You can take a train from Tampere to Turku in 2 hours. Alternatively, you can drive; or do a combination of train and flight. In August in Turku, expect temperatures between 23°C during the day and 12°C at night. Finish your sightseeing early on the 29th (Thu) 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.

Kick off your visit on the 30th (Fri): contemplate the long history of The Runeberg Home, tour the pleasant surroundings at Fredrika Runebergs Park, get some fabulous bargains at Brunberg Candy Factory Shop, don't miss a visit to Porvoo Old Town, then contemplate in the serene atmosphere at Cathedral of Porvoo, and finally get to know the fascinating history of Castle Hill.

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Drive from Turku to Porvoo in 2.5 hours. Alternatively, you can do a combination of train and bus; or take a bus. In August, daily temperatures in Porvoo can reach 23°C, while at night they dip to 13°C. Wrap up your sightseeing on the 30th (Fri) to allow time to 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.

Start off your visit on the 31st (Sat): admire the landmark architecture of Rock Church, then get engrossed in the history at Seurasaari Island and Open-Air Museum, then learn about all things military at Sea Fortress Suomenlinna, and finally test your problem-solving skills at popular escape rooms. On your second day here, find something for the whole family at Linnanmaki Amusement Park.

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Traveling by car from Porvoo to Helsinki takes an hour. Alternatively, you can take a bus. Expect a daytime high around 24°C in August, and nighttime lows around 13°C. Finish up your sightseeing early on the 1st (Sun) so you can travel back home.