17 days in Finland & Sweden 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.

Rock Church and Uspenskin Cathedral (Uspenskin Katedraali) are good opportunities to explore the local culture. Your inner history buff will appreciate Fortress of Suomenlinna and Helsinki Cathedral. There's still lots to do: browse the eclectic array of goods at Hakaniemi Market, take an in-depth tour of Seurasaari Island and Open-Air Museum, admire the masterpieces at Kansallisgalleria, and test your team's savvy at popular escape rooms.

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Sydney, Australia to Helsinki is an approximately 23-hour flight. You can also do a combination of train and flight. The time zone difference when traveling from Sydney to Helsinki is minus 8 hours. Expect much colder temperatures when traveling from Sydney in March; daily highs in Helsinki reach 3°C and lows reach -5°C. Finish up your sightseeing early on the 19th (Mon) so you can travel to Hunnebostrand.

Hunnebostrand is a locality situated in Sotenäs Municipality, Västra Götaland County, Sweden with 1,731 inhabitants in 2010. Satisfy your inner culture vulture at Southern Goteborg Archipelago and The Rock Carvings in Tanum. Explore hidden gems such as Tjurpannans Naturreservat and Fish Church. Explore the numerous day-trip ideas around Hunnebostrand: Lysekil (Galleri Tint & Stangehuvud Naturreservat) and Fjallbacka (Kungsklyftan & King's Cliff). Next up on the itinerary: identify plant and animal life at Ramsvikslandet and look for gifts at Smogenbryggan.

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The Route module can help you plan travel from Helsinki to Hunnebostrand. The time zone changes from Eastern European Time to Central European Time, which is usually a -1 hour difference. Plan for a bit warmer temperatures traveling from Helsinki in March, with highs in Hunnebostrand at 7°C and lows at 0°C. Finish up your sightseeing early on the 23rd (Fri) so you can travel to Granna.

Gränna is a locality situated in Jönköping Municipality, Jönköping County, Sweden with 2,553 inhabitants in 2010. Discover out-of-the-way places like Polkapojkarna and Naturum Takern. Your cultural itinerary includes sights like The Swedish Air Force Museum and Brahehus. Venture out of the city with trips to Ryfors Konfektyr (in Mullsjo), HagardsLagard (in Habo) and Rudenstams Gardsbutik & Kafe (in Huskvarna). There's more to do: look for gifts at Polkaprinsen and savor the flavors at Granna Chokladmakeri & Cafe.

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Traveling by car from Hunnebostrand to Granna takes 3.5 hours. Traveling from Hunnebostrand in March, plan for slightly colder nights in Granna, with lows around -3°C. Wrap up your sightseeing on the 26th (Mon) early enough to travel to Stockholm.

One of Europe's most culturally diverse cities, Stockholm extends over 14 islands, united by a series of tunnels and bridges.

Give yourself a bit of retail therapy at Ostermalm Saluhall and Kulturhuset. Satisfy your inner culture vulture at Royal Palace and Vasa Museum. The adventure continues: take a stroll through Stockholm Old Town, see the interesting displays at Skansen, get to know the fascinating history of Monteliusvagen, and stop by HildaHilda.

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You can drive from Granna to Stockholm in 3.5 hours. In March in Stockholm, expect temperatures between 6°C during the day and -2°C at night. Wrap up your sightseeing by early afternoon on the 30th (Fri) to allow time for travel back home.