14 days in Finland Itinerary

Pack the 8th (Mon) with family-friendly diversions at Linnanmaki Amusement Park. And it doesn't end there: explore the galleries of Sea Fortress Suomenlinna, don't miss a visit to Senate Square, admire the striking features of Helsinki Central Railway Station, and take in the architecture and atmosphere at Helsinki Cathedral.

For photos, other places to visit, maps, and more tourist information, refer to the Helsinki online vacation planner.

Kathmandu, Nepal to Helsinki is an approximately 12.5-hour flight. You can also drive. The time zone difference when traveling from Kathmandu to Helsinki is minus 3.8 hours. When traveling from Kathmandu in May, plan for much colder days in Helsinki, with highs around 18°C, while nights are a bit cooler with lows around 7°C. Wrap up your sightseeing on the 9th (Tue) early enough to drive to Turku.

Kick off your visit on the 10th (Wed): step into the grandiose world of Turku Castle, then examine the collection at Luostarinmaen Kasityolaismuseo, and then take in the spiritual surroundings of Turku Cathedral. Here are some ideas for day two: take a tour of Forum Marinum Maritime Centre, then browse the different shops at Turun Kauppahalli, and then take an in-depth tour of Aboa Vetus & Ars Nova.

To find maps, reviews, traveler tips, and other tourist information, use the Turku trip itinerary planner.

Traveling by car from Helsinki to Turku takes 2 hours. Alternatively, you can fly; or take a train. Expect a daytime high around 17°C in May, and nighttime lows around 5°C. Finish your sightseeing early on the 11th (Thu) to allow enough time to drive to Tampere.

On the 12th (Fri), test your problem-solving skills at popular escape rooms, then contemplate in the serene atmosphere at Tampereen Tuomiokirkko, then see the interesting displays at Vapriikin Museokeskus, and finally take in the architecture and atmosphere at Church of St. Alexander Nevsky and St. Nicholas. Here are some ideas for day two: enjoy breathtaking views from Pyynikki Park and Observation Tower, then see the interesting displays at Emil Aaltosen Museo, then find something for the whole family at Sarkanniemi Theme Park, and finally take in panoramic vistas at Nasinneula Tower.

To find where to stay, other places to visit, ratings, and other tourist information, go to the Tampere trip itinerary builder.

Traveling by car from Turku to Tampere takes 2 hours. Alternatively, you can take a train; or take a bus. In May, daily temperatures in Tampere can reach 17°C, while at night they dip to 4°C. Finish your sightseeing early on the 13th (Sat) so you can travel to Rovaniemi.

Start off your visit on the 14th (Sun): make a trip to Lordi's Square, take an in-depth tour of Arktikum, and then see exotic creatures in open habitats at a safari tour.

To see reviews, other places to visit, where to stay, and tourist information, refer to the Rovaniemi online day trip planner.

Do a combination of train and flight from Tampere to Rovaniemi in 5 hours. Alternatively, you can take a train; or drive. Expect slightly colder weather when traveling from Tampere in May: highs in Rovaniemi hover around 12°C, while lows dip to 3°C. Finish your sightseeing early on the 15th (Mon) so you can fly back home.