9 days in Finland Itinerary

On the 13th (Mon), get lost in a book at Turku City Library, buy something for everyone on your list at Turun Kauppahalli, get engrossed in the history at Aboa Vetus & Ars Nova, then examine the collection at Luostarinmaen Kasityolaismuseo, and finally take in the spiritual surroundings of Turku Cathedral.

For other places to visit, photos, traveler tips, and more tourist information, go to the Turku day trip site.

Las Palmas de Gran Canaria, Spain to Turku is an approximately 13-hour combination of car and flight. The time zone changes from Western European Standard Time (WET) to Eastern European Standard Time (EET), which is usually a 2 hour difference. When traveling from Las Palmas de Gran Canaria in August, plan for little chillier days in Turku, with highs around 23°C, while nights are much colder with lows around 12°C. Finish up your sightseeing early on the 13th (Mon) so you can go by car to Tampere.

Start off your visit on the 14th (Tue): find something for the whole family at Sarkanniemi Theme Park. On the 15th (Wed), you'll have a packed day of sightseeing: see the interesting displays at Automobile & Road Museum Mobilia, see the interesting displays at Vapriikin Museokeskus, take in the spiritual surroundings of Tampereen Tuomiokirkko, take in panoramic vistas at Nasinneula Tower, then see the interesting displays at Lenin Museum, and finally take in panoramic vistas at Pyynikki Park and Observation Tower.

To find reviews, more things to do, traveler tips, and tourist information, refer to the Tampere trip builder tool.

You can drive from Turku to Tampere in 2 hours. Alternatively, you can drive; or take a train; or take a bus. In August, daytime highs in Tampere are 23°C, while nighttime lows are 11°C. Wrap up your sightseeing on the 15th (Wed) to allow time to take a train to Lappeenranta.

On the 16th (Thu), take in the dramatic scenery at Imatra Waterfall, pause for some serene contemplation at Lauritsala Church, then explore the activities along Saimaa Canal, then see the interesting displays at Lappeenranta Fortress, and finally don't miss a visit to Sandcastle Lappeenranta.

For photos, maps, more things to do, and other tourist information, use the Lappeenranta trip itinerary maker website.

Drive from Tampere to Lappeenranta in 4 hours. Alternatively, you can take a train; or drive; or take a bus. Expect a daytime high around 23°C in August, and nighttime lows around 13°C. Finish your sightseeing early on the 16th (Thu) to allow enough time to drive to Helsinki.

Pack the 18th (Sat) with family-friendly diversions at Linnanmaki Amusement Park. The adventure continues: admire the striking features of Temppeliaukio Church, appreciate the extensive heritage of The Esplanadi Park, make a trip to Senate Square, and contemplate in the serene atmosphere at Uspenskin Cathedral (Uspenskin Katedraali).

To find where to stay, reviews, traveler tips, and tourist information, use the Helsinki road trip app.

You can drive from Lappeenranta to Helsinki in 3 hours. Alternatively, you can drive; or take a train; or take a bus. August in Helsinki sees daily highs of 24°C and lows of 13°C at night. Finish your sightseeing early on the 19th (Sun) so you can fly back home.