60 days in Finland Itinerary

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Fly to Helsinki Vantaa Airport, Drive to Tampere
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Tampere
— 7 nights
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Pori
— 3 nights
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Oulu
— 5 nights
Drive
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Koli National Park
— 6 nights
Drive
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Savonlinna
— 4 nights
Drive
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Mikkeli
— 6 nights
Drive
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Imatra
— 4 nights
Drive
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Kotka
— 6 nights
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Helsinki
— 8 nights
Fly
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Mariehamn, Aland Island
— 3 nights
Fly
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Turku
— 6 nights
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Tampere — 7 nights

Manchester of the North

Explore Tampere's surroundings by going to The Parola Armour Museum (in Parola), Gösta Serlachius Museum, Museum of Art (in Mantta-Vilppula) and Hame Castle (in Hameenlinna). The adventure continues: take in panoramic vistas at Pyynikki Park and Observation Tower, don't miss a visit to Nasinneula Tower, see the interesting displays at Mediamuseo Rupriikki, and steep yourself in history at Amuri Museum of Workers' Housing.

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Manila, Philippines to Tampere is an approximately 20.5-hour combination of flight and car. You can also do a combination of flight and train. Due to the time zone difference, you'll gain 6 hours traveling from Manila to Tampere. Plan for colder temperatures traveling from Manila in April, with highs in Tampere at 8°C and lows at -1°C. Cap off your sightseeing on the 12th (Wed) early enough to go by car to Pori.
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Pori — 3 nights

Change things up with these side-trips from Pori: Rauma (Old Rauma & The Church of the Holy Cross).

For more things to do, photos, ratings, and tourist information, read Pori online route planner.

You can drive from Tampere to Pori in 1.5 hours. Other options are to drive; or take a train; or take a bus. April in Pori sees daily highs of 8°C and lows of -1°C at night. Wrap up your sightseeing on the 15th (Sat) to allow time to fly to Oulu.
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Oulu — 5 nights

Oulu is known for shopping, sightseeing, and beaches. Your trip includes some of its best attractions: grab your bike and head to Outdoors Oulu Oy, walk around Hupisaaret Park, pause for some serene contemplation at Holy Trinity Orthodox Cathedral, and browse the eclectic array of goods at Kauppahalli.

To find photos, other places to visit, maps, and more tourist information, read Oulu trip planner.

Traveling by flight from Pori to Oulu takes 5 hours. Alternatively, you can drive; or take a train. In April, daytime highs in Oulu are 5°C, while nighttime lows are -3°C. Cap off your sightseeing on the 20th (Thu) early enough to go by car to Koli National Park.
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Koli National Park — 6 nights

Explore Koli National Park's surroundings by going to Joensuu (Sculpture Susi Kosiomatkalla & Botania - Botanical Garden and Tropical Butterfly Garden). And it doesn't end there: explore the activities along Pielinen, trek along Akka-Koli Hill, make a trip to Paateri, and tour the pleasant surroundings at Ukko-Koli Hill.

For maps, photos, reviews, and tourist information, use the Koli National Park trip itinerary planner.

Getting from Oulu to Koli National Park by car takes about 4.5 hours. Other options: drive. April in Koli National Park sees daily highs of 6°C and lows of -2°C at night. Wrap up your sightseeing on the 26th (Wed) early enough to drive to Savonlinna.
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Savonlinna — 4 nights

Step out of Savonlinna to go to Heinavesi and see New Valamo Monastery, which is approximately 1h 25 min away. There's lots more to do: get a new perspective on things with Boat Tours & Water Sports, explore the historical opulence of Olavinlinna Castle, steep yourself in history at Olavinlinnan Musta Passi, and examine the collection at Savonlinna Provincial Museum.

To see traveler tips, where to stay, maps, and more tourist information, read Savonlinna day trip planner.

Getting from Koli National Park to Savonlinna by car takes about 3 hours. Other options: drive. In April, daily temperatures in Savonlinna can reach 7°C, while at night they dip to -2°C. Wrap up your sightseeing on the 30th (Sun) to allow time to drive to Mikkeli.
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Mikkeli — 6 nights

Explore Mikkeli's surroundings by going to Repovesi National Park (in Kouvola) and Jyvaskyla (Keski-Suomen museo (Museum of Central Finland) & The Alvar Aalto Museum).

For photos, other places to visit, and tourist information, read our Mikkeli online route planner.

You can drive from Savonlinna to Mikkeli in 1.5 hours. Other options are to drive; or take a bus. In April, daily temperatures in Mikkeli can reach 9°C, while at night they dip to -3°C. Cap off your sightseeing on the 6th (Sat) early enough to go by car to Imatra.
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Imatra — 4 nights

You'll find plenty of places to visit near Imatra: The Parikkala Sculpture Park (in Parikkala) and Lappeenranta (Church of the Intercession of the Mother of God, Saimaa Canal, &more). There's much more to do: see human ingenuity at work at Imatrankoski, take in the spiritual surroundings of Church of St. Nicholas, admire the sheer force of Imatra Waterfall, and pause for some serene contemplation at Tainionkosken Church.

To see traveler tips, ratings, photos, and more tourist information, you can read our Imatra vacation maker site.

You can drive from Mikkeli to Imatra in 2 hours. Alternatively, you can drive; or take a train; or take a bus. In May, plan for daily highs up to 17°C, and evening lows to 6°C. Finish your sightseeing early on the 10th (Wed) so you can drive to Kotka.
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Kotka — 6 nights

Change things up with these side-trips from Kotka: Kouvola (Tykkimaki Amusement Park, World Heritage Site - Verla Groundwood and Board Mill, &more), Salpa Line Museum (in Miehikkala) and Arboretum Mustila (in Elimaki).

To find other places to visit, photos, ratings, and other tourist information, use the Kotka trip builder app.

Traveling by car from Imatra to Kotka takes 2 hours. Alternatively, you can take a bus; or take a train. Expect a daytime high around 18°C in May, and nighttime lows around 6°C. Finish your sightseeing early on the 16th (Tue) to allow enough time to drive to Helsinki.
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Helsinki — 8 nights

Daughter of the Baltic

Go for a jaunt from Helsinki to Espoo to see Nuuksio National Park about 38 minutes away. There's much more to do: contemplate the long history of Sea Fortress Suomenlinna, admire the masterpieces at Kansallisgalleria, admire the landmark architecture of Helsinki Central Railway Station, and get to know the fascinating history of The Esplanadi Park.

To see ratings, other places to visit, maps, and tourist information, go to the Helsinki attractions planner.

Getting from Kotka to Helsinki by car takes about 1.5 hours. Other options: take a bus; or take a train. Expect a daytime high around 18°C in May, and nighttime lows around 7°C. Finish your sightseeing early on the 24th (Wed) to allow enough time to travel to Mariehamn.
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Mariehamn, Aland Island — 3 nights

Explore Mariehamn's surroundings by going to Eckero (Karingsunds Viltsafari & Aland Hunting & Fishing Museum).

To find photos, where to stay, more things to do, and tourist information, read Mariehamn online itinerary planner.

Traveling by flight from Helsinki to Mariehamn takes 2.5 hours. Alternatively, you can do a combination of flight and shuttle; or ride a ferry. Expect little chillier weather when traveling from Helsinki in May: highs in Mariehamn hover around 15°C, while lows dip to 5°C. Finish up your sightseeing early on the 27th (Sat) so you can catch the flight to Turku.
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Turku — 6 nights

Turku is known for historic sites, museums, and shopping. Your trip includes some of its best attractions: step into the grandiose world of Turku Castle, visit Naantali Old Town, take in the spiritual surroundings of Turku Cathedral, and brush up on your military savvy at Forum Marinum Maritime Centre.

To see other places to visit, maps, photos, and other tourist information, read Turku trip builder site.

Traveling by flight from Mariehamn to Turku takes 2 hours. Alternatively, you can ride a ferry; or do a combination of bus and ferry. May in Turku sees daily highs of 17°C and lows of 5°C at night. Cap off your sightseeing on the 2nd (Fri) early enough to travel back home.
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Finland travel guide

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Land of a Thousand Lakes
Combining vast Nordic wilderness with bustling hip cities, Finland offers something to delight and surprise all its visitors. Generally speaking, the northern region is populated by unspoiled pine forests, glistening blue lakes, and a plethora of interesting wildlife, while the south is home to the nation's thoroughly modern urban centers. Although Finland holds the title of most sparsely populated county in the European Union, restaurants, bars, and nightclubs in cities like Helsinki, Espoo, and Tampere are often packed with fun-loving Finns. Do bring your dancing shoes, but don't forget your hiking boots either--you'll want to make use of the country's 37 national parks, spread throughout this "Land of a Thousand Lakes."
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