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.

When in Helsinki, make a side trip to see Nuuksio National Park in Espoo, approximately 46 minutes away. And it doesn't end there: learn about all things military at Sea Fortress Suomenlinna, contemplate in the serene atmosphere at Rock Church, pause for some serene contemplation at Helsinki Cathedral, and make a trip to Senate Square.

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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. Expect cooler temperatures when traveling from Singapore in May; daily highs in Helsinki reach 18°C and lows reach 7°C. Finish your sightseeing early on the 9th (Thu) to allow enough time 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 10th (Fri): test your team's savvy at popular escape rooms, then kick back and relax at Vepsa Island, and then kick back and relax at Ispoinen Beach and Sauna.

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You can drive from Helsinki to Turku in 2 hours. Alternatively, you can take a train; or fly. In May, daytime highs in Turku are 17°C, while nighttime lows are 5°C. Finish up your sightseeing early on the 10th (Fri) so you can go by car to Pori.

Pori is a city and municipality on the west coast of Finland. Kick off your visit on the 11th (Sat): kick back and relax at Herrainpaivat Beach, make a trip to Juselius Mausoleum, and then enjoy the sand and surf at Yyteri Beach.

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You can drive from Turku to Pori in 2 hours. Another option is to take a bus. Expect a daytime high around 17°C in May, and nighttime lows around 5°C. Wrap up your sightseeing on the 11th (Sat) to allow time to drive to Kotka.

Kotka is a city and municipality of Finland.Kotka is located on the coast of the Gulf of Finland at the mouth of Kymi River and it is part of the Kymenlaakso region in southern Finland. Start off your visit on the 12th (Sun): admire the striking features of Varissaari - Fort Elisabeth, then kick back and relax at Beach Mansikkalahti, then don't miss a visit to Linden Esplanade, and finally head off the coast to Lehman.

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You can drive from Pori to Kotka in 4.5 hours. Alternatively, you can do a combination of flight and train; or take a train. In May, daily temperatures in Kotka can reach 18°C, while at night they dip to 6°C. Finish your sightseeing early on the 12th (Sun) so you can travel back home.