15 days in Helsinki Region & Finnish Archipelago Itinerary

Your inner history buff will appreciate Mannerheim Museum and Kamppi Chapel of Silence. Get some cultural insight at Natural History Museum and Sinebrychoff Art Museum. Step out of Helsinki to go to Vantaa and see Heureka, which is approximately 32 minutes away. And it doesn't end there: take a stroll through Katajanokka, find your balance on the water with some of the best stand-up paddleboarding in the area, snap pictures at Rakkauden Silta, and see the interesting displays at Finnish Aviation Museum.

To see reviews, other places to visit, ratings, and other tourist information, read Helsinki route planner.

London, UK to Helsinki is an approximately 6.5-hour flight. You can also do a combination of car and train; or do a combination of car and ferry. Due to the time zone difference, you'll lose 2 hours traveling from London to Helsinki. Traveling from London in February, expect Helsinki to be little chillier, temps between 0°C and -3°C. Wrap up your sightseeing on the 6th (Sun) early enough to drive to Kotka.

On the 7th (Mon), tour the pleasant surroundings at Aijanniemi Beach, then head off the coast to Lehman, and then buy something for everyone on your list at Shopping Centre Pasaati. On the 8th (Tue), you'll have a packed day of sightseeing: examine the collection at Maritime Centre Vellamo and then admire the natural beauty at Sapokka Water Garden.

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Getting from Helsinki to Kotka by car takes about 1.5 hours. Other options: take a bus; or take a train. Plan for little chillier temperatures traveling from Helsinki in February, with highs in Kotka at -2°C and lows at -7°C. Wrap up your sightseeing on the 8th (Tue) early enough to fly to Pori.

Kick off your visit on the 9th (Wed): explore the world behind art at Rauma Art Museum and then get to know the fascinating history of Old Rauma. On the next day, buy something for everyone on your list at Kauppakeskus Puuvilla and then kick back and relax at Yyteri Beach.

To find other places to visit, traveler tips, ratings, and more tourist information, you can read our Pori vacation planner.

You can fly from Kotka to Pori in 2.5 hours. Other options are to drive; or do a combination of train and flight. In February, plan for daily highs up to 0°C, and evening lows to -5°C. Finish your sightseeing early on the 10th (Thu) so you can drive to Turku.

Start off your visit on the 11th (Fri): take a stroll through Naantali Old Town, then take a spin around town with Bike Rental - by Carfield, then step into the grandiose world of Turku Castle, and finally learn about all things military at Forum Marinum Maritime Centre. Get ready for a full day of sightseeing on the 12th (Sat): get engrossed in the history at Aboa Vetus & Ars Nova and then contemplate in the serene atmosphere at Turku Cathedral.

For maps, where to stay, reviews, and tourist information, read Turku sightseeing planner.

Traveling by car from Pori to Turku takes 2 hours. Alternatively, you can drive; or take a bus; or take a train. In February, plan for daily highs up to 0°C, and evening lows to -5°C. Finish your sightseeing early on the 12th (Sat) so you can drive to Kimito Island.

Explore hidden gems such as Oro and Forngarden Folk Museum. Visiting Archipelago National Park and Hagen - Ramsholmen - Hogholmen will get you outdoors.

Make your Kimito Island itinerary with Klarna Trips to find out what to see and where to go.

You can drive from Turku to Kimito Island in 1.5 hours. Alternatively, you can take a bus. Expect a daytime high around 0°C in February, and nighttime lows around -4°C. Cap off your sightseeing on the 15th (Tue) early enough to catch the flight to Oulu.

Kick off your visit on the 16th (Wed): enjoy the sand and surf at Nallikari Beach.

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You can fly from Kimito Island to Oulu in 4 hours. Other options are to drive; or do a combination of bus and train. Traveling from Kimito Island in February, things will get slightly colder in Oulu: highs are around -3°C and lows about -9°C. Finish your sightseeing early on the 16th (Wed) to allow enough time to drive back home.