9 days in Finland Itinerary

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

On the 6th (Tue), get your game on at Snowman World Igloo Hotel and then make a trip to Santa Claus Village. On your second day here, Head underground at Syvasenvaara Fell, look for gifts at LAURI Handicraft Shop & Atelier, and then catch all the local highlights with Feelapland.

To see photos, more things to do, and other tourist information, you can read our Rovaniemi trip maker tool.

Sacramento, USA to Rovaniemi is an approximately 22- hour combination of train, subway, and flight. You can also do a combination of train, subway, flight, and bus; or do a combination of flight and bus. You'll lose 10 hours traveling from Sacramento to Rovaniemi due to the time zone difference. When traveling from Sacramento in August, plan for cooler days and slightly colder nights in Rovaniemi: temperatures range from 63°F by day to 49°F at night. Finish up your sightseeing early on the 7th (Wed) so you can travel to Pori.

Pori is a city and municipality on the west coast of Finland. On the 8th (Thu), take in the exciting artwork at Pori Art Museum, kick back and relax at Herrainpaivat Beach, and then tour the pleasant surroundings at Yyteri Beach.

For reviews, ratings, where to stay, and more tourist information, you can read our Pori road trip planner.

Do a combination of flight and train from Rovaniemi to Pori in 7.5 hours. Alternatively, you can do a combination of flight, bus, and train; or drive. August in Pori sees daily highs of 67°F and lows of 51°F at night. Wrap up your sightseeing on the 8th (Thu) early enough to drive to Naantali.

Naantali is a town in south-western Finland, known as one of the most important tourist centres of the country. Kick off your visit on the 9th (Fri): enjoy the sand and surf at Ispoinen Beach and Sauna, take in the exciting artwork at Galleria Joella, then get your game on at Moomin World, and finally take a stroll through Naantali Old Town.

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You can drive from Pori to Naantali in 2 hours. Another option is to take a bus. In August in Naantali, expect temperatures between 68°F during the day and 51°F at night. Wrap up your sightseeing on the 9th (Fri) early enough 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.

Give yourself a bit of retail therapy at Market Square Kauppatori and Artisaani. Get some historical perspective at Sea Fortress Suomenlinna and Helsinki Cathedral. Go for a jaunt from Helsinki to Espoo to see Nuuksio National Park about 48 minutes away. Pack the 11th (Sun) with family-friendly diversions at Linnanmaki Amusement Park. There's still lots to do: contemplate in the serene atmosphere at Temppeliaukio Church, stop by Katajanokka, and appreciate the extensive heritage of The Esplanadi Park.

To see more things to do, maps, where to stay, and more tourist information, you can read our Helsinki vacation builder site.

Traveling by car from Naantali to Helsinki takes 2 hours. Alternatively, you can take a bus; or take a train. In August, daily temperatures in Helsinki can reach 69°F, while at night they dip to 53°F. Cap off your sightseeing on the 13th (Tue) early enough to travel back home.