10 days in Finland Itinerary

Finland's largest and most populated metropolis, the maritime town of Helsinki boasts varied architecture, a lively cafe culture, and plethora of picturesque natural delights.

Head to Artisaani and Academic Bookstore (Akateeminen Kirjakauppa)for some retail therapy. Let the collections at Sea Fortress Suomenlinna and Seurasaari Island and Open-Air Museum capture your imagination. And it doesn't end there: relax and rejuvenate at Yrjonkadun Swimming Hall, boost your wellbeing at Kulttuurisauna, stop by Marimekko, and buy something for everyone on your list at Kamppi Shopping Centre.

To find traveler tips, maps, other places to visit, and other tourist information, read Helsinki trip maker app.

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. The time zone changes from Greenwich Mean Time (GMT) to Eastern European Standard Time (EET), which is usually a 2 hour difference. Traveling from London in February, things will get slightly colder in Helsinki: highs are around 0°C and lows about -3°C. Finish your sightseeing early on the 17th (Wed) to allow enough time to drive to Tampere.

Finland's third largest city, Tampere boasts an array of cultural offerings and a lively music scene.

Do some cultural sightseeing at Vapriikin Museokeskus and Emil Aaltosen Museo. Head to Tallipihan Suklaapuoti and Tammelantorifor some retail therapy. There's much more to do: relax and rejuvenate at Rajaportti Sauna, take in panoramic vistas at Pyynikki Park and Observation Tower, take in the views from Hameensilta, and look for gifts at Keittioelamaa.

To find ratings, maps, and more tourist information, go to the Tampere driving holiday planner.

Getting from Helsinki to Tampere by car takes about 2 hours. Other options: take a train; or take a bus. Traveling from Helsinki in February, you can expect nighttime temperatures to be a bit cooler in Tampere, with lows of -7°C. Finish up your sightseeing early on the 20th (Sat) so you can travel back home.