9 days in Helsinki, Turku & Rovaniemi 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.

Start off your visit on the 8th (Thu): pause for some serene contemplation at Helsinki Cathedral. Get ready for a full day of sightseeing on the next day: explore the striking landscape of Nuuksio National Park.

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Berlin, Germany to Helsinki is an approximately 5-hour flight. You can also do a combination of flight and ferry; or drive. You'll lose 1 hour traveling from Berlin to Helsinki due to the time zone difference. In August, plan for daily highs up to 24°C, and evening lows to 13°C. Wrap up your sightseeing on the 10th (Sat) early enough to drive 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 11th (Sun): get interesting insight from Bike Rental - by Carfield, step into the grandiose world of Turku Castle, contemplate in the serene atmosphere at Turku Cathedral, then explore the striking landscape of Kurjenrahka National Park, and finally see the interesting displays at Luostarinmaen Kasityolaismuseo. Get ready for a full day of sightseeing on the 12th (Mon): tour the pleasant surroundings at Ispoinen Beach and Sauna, then stroll through The Archipelago Trail, then head off the coast to Vepsa Island, and finally admire the local landmark of Harmonia.

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Getting from Helsinki to Turku by car takes about 2 hours. Other options: take a train; or fly. Expect a daytime high around 23°C in August, and nighttime lows around 12°C. Wrap up your sightseeing on the 12th (Mon) to allow time to travel to Rovaniemi.

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

Visiting Luosto Adventures and Pyha-Luosto National Park will get you outdoors. Do some cultural sightseeing at Arktikum and German Soldier s Cemetery. Venture out of the city with trips to Korouoma Canyon (in Posio) and Kopara Reindeer Park (in Luosto). There's much more to do: look for all kinds of wild species at Arctic Emotions Oy, Head underground at Syvasenvaara Fell, wander the wide-open spaces of Poro Farmi, and take in the dramatic scenery at Auttikongas.

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You can fly from Turku to Rovaniemi in 5 hours. Alternatively, you can do a combination of train and flight; or drive. When traveling from Turku in August, plan for slightly colder days and about the same nights in Rovaniemi: temperatures range from 20°C by day to 11°C at night. Cap off your sightseeing on the 16th (Fri) early enough to travel back home.