60 days in Finland Itinerary

You'll explore and learn at Sea Fortress Suomenlinna and Kansallisgalleria. You'll explore the less-touristy side of things at Seurasaari Island and Open-Air Museum and The National Museum of Finland. Change things up with these side-trips from Helsinki: Nuuksio National Park (in Espoo), Heureka (in Vantaa) and Porvoo (Porvoo Doll and Toy Museum, Porvoo Old Town, &more). There's much more to do: glide peacefully along the water with some of the best stand-up paddleboarding in the area, pause for some serene contemplation at Helsinki Cathedral, wander the streets of Katajanokka, and get a new perspective on nature at Natural History Museum.

For ratings, reviews, other places to visit, and tourist information, use the Helsinki trip planner.

Prague, Czech Republic to Helsinki is an approximately 5.5-hour flight. You can also drive; or do a combination of train, bus, and ferry. The time zone changes from Central European Standard Time to Eastern European Standard Time, which is usually a 1 hour difference. When traveling from Prague in August, plan for a bit cooler days and about the same nights in Helsinki: temperatures range from 24°C by day to 13°C at night. Wrap up your sightseeing on the 5th (Mon) early enough to fly to Inari.

Do some cultural sightseeing at Siida - Sami Museum and Nature Center and Pielpajarvi Wilderness Church. Explore hidden gems such as Lapland Safaris Saariselka and Saariselka Ski & Sport Resort. Venture out of the city with trips to Saariselka (Ruijanpolku Trail & Adrenaline & Extreme Tours) and Gold Prospector Museum (in Tankavaara).

To see where to stay, photos, other places to visit, and tourist information, you can read our Inari trip planner.

You can fly from Helsinki to Inari in 3 hours. Other options are to drive; or do a combination of train and bus. In September, Inari is slightly colder than Helsinki - with highs of 13°C and lows of 4°C. Wrap up your sightseeing on the 8th (Thu) to allow time to fly to Oulu.

Appreciate the collections at Raahe Museum and Oulun Taidemuseo. Escape the urban bustle at Ranua Zoo and Koitelinkoski. Explore Oulu's surroundings by going to Kierikki Stone Age Centre (in Yli-Ii) and Ranua-Revontuli Oy (in Ranua).

To find maps, where to stay, more things to do, and more tourist information, refer to the Oulu itinerary planner.

Fly from Inari to Oulu in 5.5 hours. Alternatively, you can drive; or do a combination of bus and train. In September, daytime highs in Oulu are 15°C, while nighttime lows are 7°C. Wrap up your sightseeing on the 13th (Tue) early enough to drive to Koli National Park.

You'll discover tucked-away gems like Puijo Tower and Makravaara Hill. Satisfy your inner culture vulture at Pielisen Museum and Uhrihalkeama. Explore the numerous day-trip ideas around Koli National Park: Kuopio Market City Hall (in Kuopio), Tiilikkajarven Kansallispuisto (in Rautavaara) and Karu Survival (in Kontiolahti). The adventure continues: stroll through Herajarvi Hiking Trail, trek along Paha-Koli Hill, indulge in some personalized pampering at Koli Relax Spa, and identify plant and animal life at Kolinuuron kierros Nature Trail.

Discover how to plan a Koli National Park trip in just a few steps with Klarna Trips's itinerary builder.

You can drive from Oulu to Koli National Park in 4.5 hours. In September, plan for daily highs up to 15°C, and evening lows to 7°C. Wrap up your sightseeing on the 19th (Mon) early enough to drive to Savonlinna.

Do some cultural sightseeing at Olavinlinna Castle and St. George Church. Finnish Forest Museum Lusto and S/S Salama will appeal to museum buffs. Explore Savonlinna's surroundings by going to Punkaharju Ridge (in Punkaharju), Ollinmaen Viinitila Oy (in Anttola) and Mikkeli (Mikkeli Rural Parish Church, Communications Centre Lokki, &more). The adventure continues: see the interesting displays at Savonlinna Provincial Museum, make a trip to Rapio Mill, get a taste of the local shopping with Aseman Taidelaituri, and contemplate in the serene atmosphere at Kerimaki Church.

To find ratings, photos, more things to do, and tourist information, use the Savonlinna vacation planner.

You can drive from Koli National Park to Savonlinna in 3 hours. Expect a daytime high around 16°C in September, and nighttime lows around 7°C. Wrap up your sightseeing on the 23rd (Fri) to allow time to drive to Imatra.

Lappeenranta Fortress and Lappeenrannan taidemuseo are good opportunities to explore the local culture. Get outdoors at Imatra Waterfall and Kummakivi Boulder. Venture out of the city with trips to Puumala (Puumala wooden church, Viewing Platform in Puumala, &more), Kollaa- Ja Simo Hayha -Museo (in Miettila) and Lappeenranta (Sammonlahden Church, Lappeenrannan kirkko, &more). The adventure continues: don't miss a visit to The Astuvansalmi rock paintings, kick back and relax at Lempukka Beach, take in the spiritual surroundings of Church of St. Nicholas, and pause for some serene contemplation at Anttola Church.

To see other places to visit, traveler tips, more things to do, and tourist information, go to the Imatra online tour planner.

Drive from Savonlinna to Imatra in 2 hours. Alternatively, you can take a train; or take a bus. September in Imatra sees daily highs of 17°C and lows of 9°C at night. Cap off your sightseeing on the 28th (Wed) early enough to go by car to Kotka.

You'll explore and learn at Maritime Centre Vellamo and World Heritage Site - Verla Groundwood and Board Mill. Take a break from the city and head to Repovesi National Park and Arboretum Mustila. Change things up with these side-trips from Kotka: Bunker Museum (in Virolahti), Kouvola (Niivermaki Nature Conservation Area & Kouvola's Model Railway Museum) and Salpa Line Museum (in Miehikkala). Spend the 1st (Sat) exploring nature at Valkmusa National Park.

To see maps, photos, ratings, and more tourist information, use the Kotka trip itinerary tool.

You can drive from Imatra to Kotka in 2 hours. Other options are to take a bus; or take a train. September in Kotka sees daily highs of 17°C and lows of 9°C at night. Cap off your sightseeing on the 4th (Tue) early enough to catch the flight to Aland Island.

Get outdoors at Getabergen and JaRo Guiding. Let the collections at Kastelholm Castle and Museumship Pommern capture your imagination. The adventure continues: learn about all things military at Aland Maritime Museum, relax and rejuvenate at Badhuset Mariebad, see the interesting displays at Eckerö Post & tullhus, and try to win big at PAF Casino.

To see other places to visit, photos, and more tourist information, refer to the Aland Island journey planner.

You can fly from Kotka to Aland Island in 3 hours. Alternatively, you can do a combination of car and ferry; or do a combination of bus, ferry, and car. In October, daytime highs in Aland Island are 11°C, while nighttime lows are 3°C. Wrap up your sightseeing on the 8th (Sat) to allow time to travel to Turku.

You'll discover tucked-away gems like Turku Castle and Aboa Vetus & Ars Nova. Your cultural itinerary includes sights like Luostarinmaen Kasityolaismuseo and Louhisaari Manor. Venture out of the city with trips to Pike's Gut (in Hanko), The Finnish Museum of Agriculture (in Loimaa) and VMB Fishing (in Salo). The adventure continues: brush up on your military savvy at Forum Marinum Maritime Centre, contemplate the long history of Turku Cathedral, examine the collection at Turku Biological Museum, and make a trip to Naantali Old Town.

To find traveler tips, maps, ratings, and more tourist information, read our Turku holiday planner.

Traveling by combination of car and flight from Aland Island to Turku takes 2.5 hours. Alternatively, you can do a combination of car and ferry; or do a combination of car, ferry, and bus. In October in Turku, expect temperatures between 10°C during the day and 1°C at night. Wrap up your sightseeing on the 16th (Sun) early enough to drive to Pori.

You'll explore and learn at Villa Mairea and Kirsti - Sailor's Home Museum. Get some cultural insight at Old Rauma and The Church of the Holy Cross. You'll find plenty of places to visit near Pori: Kauhanevan-Pohjankankaan Kansallispuisto (in Kauhajoki) and Rauma (The Ruins of the Church of the Holy Trinity & Kylmapihlaja Lighthouse Island).

To find traveler tips, reviews, other places to visit, and tourist information, use the Pori travel route planning website.

Getting from Turku to Pori by car takes about 2 hours. Other options: take a bus; or take a train. October in Pori sees daily highs of 9°C and lows of 1°C at night. Finish your sightseeing early on the 19th (Wed) to allow enough time to drive to Tampere.

Eschew the tourist crowds and head to Vapriikin Museokeskus and Hatanpaa Arboretum. Appreciate the collections at Museo Militaria and Automobile & Road Museum Mobilia. Get out of town with these interesting Tampere side-trips: Hameenlinna (Hameenlinna Church & Skogster Museum), Parola (The Parola Armour Museum & Holy Cross Church) and Visavuori (in Valkeakoski). Next up on the itinerary: take in the spiritual surroundings of Tampereen Tuomiokirkko, see the interesting displays at Mediamuseo Rupriikki, take in panoramic vistas at Pyynikki Park and Observation Tower, and explore the world behind art at Hiekka Art Museum.

To find ratings, photos, more things to do, and other tourist information, read Tampere online travel route builder.

You can drive from Pori to Tampere in 1.5 hours. Alternatively, you can drive; or take a train; or take a bus. Expect a daytime high around 8°C in October, and nighttime lows around 0°C. Finish your sightseeing early on the 27th (Thu) so you can travel back home.