15 days in Finland Itinerary

Go for a jaunt from Helsinki to Espoo to see Nuuksio National Park about 38 minutes away. There's still lots to do: learn about all things military at Sea Fortress Suomenlinna, admire the landmark architecture of Temppeliaukio Church, explore the galleries of Seurasaari Island and Open-Air Museum, and pause for some serene contemplation at Helsinki Cathedral.

To find more things to do, photos, reviews, and more tourist information, you can read our Helsinki trip itinerary website.

Lahore, Pakistan to Helsinki is an approximately 18.5-hour flight. You'll gain 3 hours traveling from Lahore to Helsinki due to the time zone difference. Traveling from Lahore in June, things will get cooler in Helsinki: highs are around 21°C and lows about 11°C. Finish your sightseeing early on the 7th (Wed) so you can drive to Turku.

On the 8th (Thu), see the interesting displays at Luostarinmaen Kasityolaismuseo, stroll around Kupittaa Park, then let little ones run wild at Adventure Park, and finally steep yourself in history at Turku Cathedral. On the 9th (Fri), you'll have a packed day of sightseeing: tour the pleasant surroundings at Bike Rental - by Carfield, then explore the historical opulence of Turku Castle, then admire the natural beauty at Turku University Botanical Garden, and finally stroll around Alppiruusupuisto.

To find more things to do, where to stay, other places to visit, and other tourist information, you can read our Turku road trip planning site.

Traveling by car from Helsinki to Turku takes 2 hours. Alternatively, you can fly; or take a train. In June, plan for daily highs up to 20°C, and evening lows to 9°C. Finish up your sightseeing early on the 9th (Fri) so you can go by car to Tampere.

Start off your visit on the 10th (Sat): see the interesting displays at Vapriikin Museokeskus, then contemplate in the serene atmosphere at Tampereen Tuomiokirkko, then look for all kinds of wild species at Hatanpaa Arboretum, and finally test your problem-solving skills at popular escape rooms. Keep things going the next day: enjoy breathtaking views from Pyynikki Park and Observation Tower, then don't miss a visit to Nasinneula Tower, then see the sky in a new way at Sarkanniemi Theme Park, and finally take in the architecture and atmosphere at Finlayson Church.

For maps, traveler tips, more things to do, and tourist information, refer to the Tampere trip itinerary planning tool.

You can drive from Turku to Tampere in 2 hours. Other options are to take a train; or take a bus. In June, daily temperatures in Tampere can reach 20°C, while at night they dip to 9°C. Cap off your sightseeing on the 11th (Sun) early enough to go by car to Koli National Park.

On the 12th (Mon), make a trip to Paateri, then identify plant and animal life at Eräeero T:mi Eero Kortelainen, then examine the collection at Koli Nature Centre Ukko, and finally stroll through Ukko-Koli Hill. Keep things going the next day: stroll through Paha-Koli Hill, contemplate the waterfront views at Pielinen, stop by Koli Shop Retkitupa, then relax and rejuvenate at Koli Relax Spa, and finally hike along Akka-Koli Hill.

For traveler tips, photos, where to stay, and more tourist information, use the Koli National Park trip builder.

Traveling by car from Tampere to Koli National Park takes 6 hours. In June, daytime highs in Koli National Park are 20°C, while nighttime lows are 10°C. Finish your sightseeing early on the 13th (Tue) to allow enough time to drive to Kotka.

On the 14th (Wed), examine the collection at Maritime Centre Vellamo, get up close and personal with brilliant marine life at Maretarium, then walk around Sapokka Water Garden, and finally let little ones run wild at Katariina Seaside Park. Here are some ideas for day two: take a stroll through Hamina Old Town, walk around Riverside Park, then steep yourself in history at Langinkoski Imperial Fishing Lodge Museum, then take in the spiritual surroundings of Kotka Church, and finally admire the natural beauty at Sibelius Park.

To find where to stay, more things to do, traveler tips, and tourist information, refer to the Kotka holiday planner.

Traveling by car from Koli National Park to Kotka takes 5.5 hours. In June, daily temperatures in Kotka can reach 22°C, while at night they dip to 11°C. Finish your sightseeing early on the 16th (Fri) so you can travel back home.