10 days in Finland Itinerary

Get some historical perspective at Sea Fortress Suomenlinna and Helsinki Cathedral. Satisfy your inner culture vulture at Uspenskin Cathedral (Uspenskin Katedraali) and Seurasaari Island and Open-Air Museum. Take a break from Helsinki with a short trip to Guide-Matti in Tammisaari, about 1h 20 min away. Next up on the itinerary: identify plant and animal life at Wildlife Areas, admire the landmark architecture of Helsinki Central Railway Station, get to know the fascinating history of The Esplanadi Park, and contemplate in the serene atmosphere at Kamppi Chapel of Silence.

To see maps, reviews, where to stay, and other tourist information, read Helsinki travel route website.

New Delhi, India to Helsinki is an approximately 10-hour flight. The time zone difference moving from India Standard Time (IST) to Eastern European Standard Time (EET) is minus 3.5 hours. Prepare for colder weather when traveling from New Delhi in May: high temperatures in Helsinki hover around 18°C and lows are around 7°C. Cap off your sightseeing on the 4th (Thu) early enough to catch the flight to Vaasa.

On the 5th (Fri), identify plant and animal life at Kvarken Archipelago World Heritage Site.

To find maps, other places to visit, ratings, and other tourist information, go to the Vaasa trip itinerary app.

You can fly from Helsinki to Vaasa in 2.5 hours. Other options are to take a train; or drive. In May, daytime highs in Vaasa are 15°C, while nighttime lows are 4°C. Finish your sightseeing early on the 5th (Fri) to allow enough time to drive to Oulu.

On the 6th (Sat), take in the architecture and atmosphere at Holy Trinity Orthodox Cathedral, cast your line with Finnaction, then tour the pleasant surroundings at Nallikari Beach, and finally walk around Hupisaaret Park.

For traveler tips, other places to visit, more things to do, and more tourist information, read our Oulu vacation planner.

Traveling by car from Vaasa to Oulu takes 4 hours. Alternatively, you can take a train; or take a bus. In May, plan for daily highs up to 14°C, and evening lows to 4°C. Finish your sightseeing early on the 6th (Sat) so you can drive to Rukatunturi.

Start off your visit on the 7th (Sun): wander the wide-open spaces of Kujala Reindeer Farm, then get a dose of the wild on Era-Susi Huskies - Day Tours, and then take an exotic tour of Kuusamo Safaris Day Tours. Get ready for a full day of sightseeing on the 8th (Mon): take in the exciting artwork at Pentik Hill, then get a new perspective on things with Posioutdoors, then experience rural life at Palosaari Reindeer and Fishing Farm, and finally admire the masterpieces at Hannu Hautala Nature Photography Centre.

For reviews, where to stay, maps, and more tourist information, use the Rukatunturi day trip app.

You can drive from Oulu to Rukatunturi in 3 hours. Traveling from Oulu in May, you can expect nighttime temperatures to be little chillier in Rukatunturi, with lows of 1°C. Wrap up your sightseeing on the 8th (Mon) to allow time to drive to Rovaniemi.

On the 9th (Tue), get engrossed in the history at Arktikum, then pause for some serene contemplation at Rovaniemi Church, and then see exotic creatures in open habitats at a safari tour.

To find maps, other places to visit, photos, and other tourist information, go to the Rovaniemi holiday planner.

Getting from Rukatunturi to Rovaniemi by car takes about 2.5 hours. In May, daytime highs in Rovaniemi are 12°C, while nighttime lows are 3°C. Cap off your sightseeing on the 10th (Wed) early enough to catch the flight back home.