29 days in Finland Itinerary

Get in touch with nature at Bellevue Beach and Aurinkolahti Beach. Shop till you drop at Market Square Kauppatori and Kamppi Shopping Centre. Explore Helsinki's surroundings by going to Kotka (Sapokka Water Garden, Linden Esplanade, &more). Next up on the itinerary: explore the galleries of Sea Fortress Suomenlinna, enjoy the sand and surf at Hietaranta Beach, take in the architecture and atmosphere at Helsinki Cathedral, and contemplate in the serene atmosphere at Uspenskin Cathedral (Uspenskin Katedraali).

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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. Traveling from London to Helsinki, you'll lose 2 hours due to the time zone difference. Expect a bit cooler temperatures when traveling from London in April; daily highs in Helsinki reach 9°C and lows reach 0°C. Wrap up your sightseeing on the 7th (Fri) to allow time to drive to Turku.

Get in touch with nature at VMB Fishing and Vepsa Island. Deepen your sense of the past at sights like Turku Castle and Ruukin kehräämö ja puoti Oy. Explore the numerous day-trip ideas around Turku: Ruokapuoti Lumo (in Rauma) and Mathildedalin Kylapanimo (in Salo). And it doesn't end there: pedal to the sights with Bike Rental - by Carfield, take in the exciting artwork at Turun Taidehalli, buy something for everyone on your list at Kauppakeskus Mylly, and see the interesting displays at Kylamaki Village of Living History.

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Traveling by car from Helsinki to Turku takes 2 hours. Alternatively, you can fly; or take a train. Expect a daytime high around 9°C in April, and nighttime lows around -1°C. Finish your sightseeing early on the 11th (Tue) to allow enough time to drive to Tampere.

Your cultural itinerary includes sights like Pihamaa Estate & Winery and Galleria Ronga. Do your shopping at Laukko Manor and Tallipihan Suklaapuoti. Explore Tampere's surroundings by going to Pori (Yyteri Beach & Herrainpaivat Beach). The adventure continues: test the waters at Tullin Sauna, kick back and relax at Riihiniemen Uimaranta, stroll through Rauhaniemi Beach and Sauna, and explore the world behind art at Haihara Art Centre.

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Getting from Turku to Tampere by car takes about 2 hours. Other options: take a train; or take a bus. April in Tampere sees daily highs of 8°C and lows of -1°C at night. Finish up your sightseeing early on the 15th (Sat) so you can go by car to Sotkamo.

Start off your visit on the 16th (Sun): stroll through Hiukka. On your second day here, look for all kinds of wild species at Kainuun Vaellustalli and then enjoy the sand and surf at Venajanhiekka.

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Use the Route module to find suitable travel options from Tampere to Sotkamo. April in Sotkamo sees daily highs of 5°C and lows of -3°C at night. Cap off your sightseeing on the 17th (Mon) early enough to go by car to Rukatunturi.

On the 18th (Tue), indulge in some personalized pampering at Rukaland, then take an exotic tour of Kuusamo Safaris Day Tours, and then get a dose of the wild on Era-Susi Huskies - Day Tours. Keep things going the next day: stroll through Ruka, then take in the exciting artwork at Pentik Hill, and then relax in the rural setting at Palosaari Reindeer and Fishing Farm.

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Drive from Sotkamo to Rukatunturi in 3.5 hours. Alternatively, you can drive. Plan for little chillier nights when traveling from Sotkamo in April since evenings lows in Rukatunturi dip to -7°C. Finish your sightseeing early on the 19th (Wed) to allow enough time to drive to Saariselka.

Visiting Urho Kekkonen National Park and Saariselka Ski & Sport Resort will get you outdoors. You'll find plenty of places to visit near Saariselka: Inari (Nature & Wildlife Tours & Siida - Sami Museum and Nature Center). There's still lots to do: hike along Ruijanpolku Trail and look for gifts at Hippupuoti Gift Shop.

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Getting from Rukatunturi to Saariselka by car takes about 4.5 hours. Other options: drive. April in Saariselka sees daily highs of 3°C and lows of -6°C at night. Finish your sightseeing early on the 22nd (Sat) to allow enough time to drive to Levi.

Visiting Yllas Ski Resort and Levi Ski Resort will get you outdoors. Head to Elan Ski Shop & Rental and LUVATTUMAA - Levi Ice Galleryfor plenty of shopping. Go for a jaunt from Levi to Akaslompolo to see Seven Fells Up about 1h 5 min away. There's much more to do: relax and rejuvenate at KuruYoga Levi, surround yourself with nature on a nature and wildlife tour, wander the streets of Ounasjoki - River for activities, and take an exotic tour of Wingrens Dogsafaris.

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Getting from Saariselka to Levi by car takes about 3.5 hours. Other options: drive; or take a bus. In April in Levi, expect temperatures between 3°C during the day and -4°C at night. Cap off your sightseeing on the 26th (Wed) early enough to go by car to Rovaniemi.

Get outdoors at Safaris and Isokuru. Museum - Gallery Alariesto and Arktikum are good opportunities to explore the local culture. Change things up with a short trip to Pyha-Luosto National Park in Pyhatunturi (about 1h 35 min away). Next up on the itinerary: look for all kinds of wild species at Wildlife Areas, look for gifts at LAURI Handicraft Shop & Atelier, don't miss a visit to Santa Claus Village, and experience rural life at Napapiirin Porofarmi.

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You can drive from Levi to Rovaniemi in 2.5 hours. Another option is to take a bus. In April, plan for daily highs up to 3°C, and evening lows to -3°C. Finish your sightseeing early on the 30th (Sun) so you can fly back home.