Finland from Sweden Travel Itinerary

Day 1: Stockholm Sightseeing & Ferry to Turku

Day 1: Stockholm Sightseeing & Ferry to Turku

Day 1: Stockholm Sightseeing & Ferry to Turku

 📍 Start: Gothenburg → Stockholm

 Stockholm

  • 🌉 Bluelagoon (Blå lagunen) – A scenic spot for photos and relaxation.
  • 🏛 Gamla Stan (Old Town) – Explore Stockholm’s historic center, with cobblestone streets, colorful buildings, and charming cafés.
  • 🍦 Ice Hotel – A unique experience with ice sculptures and an ice bar.
  • 🍛 Lunch: Jackfruit Biryani – A delicious plant-based dish.

Evening:

  • ⛴ Board Ferry from Kapellskär to Naantali (Departure at 21:45, Arrival 07:15 next day).


🏡 Overnight Stay: Ferry to Turku

Day 2: Exploring Turku

Day 1: Stockholm Sightseeing & Ferry to Turku

Day 1: Stockholm Sightseeing & Ferry to Turku

 📍 Start: Turku

  • 🏰 Visit Moomin World – A fun amusement park based on the famous Finnish Moomin characters.
  • ⛪ Turku Cathedral – One of the most important religious sites in Finland.
  • 🏯 Turku Castle – A medieval fortress with rich Finnish history.
  • ⛲ Old Great Square – Walk through Turku’s historic heart.
  • 🌼 Giant Daisy Flower (Forum Marinum) – A unique floral display in Turku.
  • 🏪 Turku Market Square (Evening Visit) – A lively area with local shops, cafes, and food stalls.

Evening:

  • 🍺 Kakola Brewing Company (KBC Taproom) – Enjoy craft beer from one of Finland’s top breweries.
  • 🥘 Dinner Recommendations:
    • Kaskis – Fresh fish restaurant.
    • Kuori – Vegetarian restaurant.
    • Oobu – Specializes in fish, lamb, and vegetable dishes.


🏡 Overnight Stay: Cozy Studio Apartment near Tampere

Day 3: Tampere City Exploration

Day 1: Stockholm Sightseeing & Ferry to Turku

Day 3: Tampere City Exploration

 📍 Start: Tampere

  • ⛪ Tampereen Tuomiokirkko (Tampere Cathedral) – A stunning Gothic-style church with unique frescoes.
  • 🏛 Tampere Orthodox Church – A peaceful place of worship.
  • 🏰 Church of St. Alexander Nevsky and St. Nicholas – A historical Russian Orthodox Church.
  • 🖼 Moomin Museum (Optional) – Showcasing Tove Jansson’s famous Moomin characters.
  • 🌿 Try a Finnish Sauna Experience: (Recommendations)
    • Rauhaniemi Beach & Public Sauna – A great spot to experience a traditional Finnish sauna.
    • Rajaportti Sauna – The oldest public sauna in Finland.
    • Kaupinoja Sauna – A relaxing lakeside sauna experience.
  • 🌸 Flowpark Varala (Optional) – An adventure park with ziplining and outdoor activities.
  • 🏙 Tampere Main Square – The city’s central hub.
  • 🌳 Pyynikki Park & Näsiänneula Observation Tower – Climb the tower for an incredible panoramic view of Tampere.

Evening:

  • 🍽 Dinner at Vår in Porvoo

🏡 Overnight Stay: Family Studio near Helsinki

Day 4: Helsinki City Tour

Day 5: Return to Stockholm

Day 3: Tampere City Exploration

 📍 Start: Helsinki

  • ⛴ Take a 20-minute ferry to Sea Fortress Suomenlinna – A UNESCO World Heritage Site and historic naval fortress.
  • 🎥 Flying Cinema Tour – A fun and immersive way to experience Finland from the air.
  • ⛪ Helsinki Cathedral – A famous landmark with beautiful neoclassical architecture.
  • 🎭 Amos Rex Light Museum – A contemporary art museum with unique exhibits.
  • 🍺 Mad Hopper Brewing Co / Helsinki Bryggeri Brewhouse – A great stop for craft beer lovers.
  • ⛵ Helsinki Sightseeing Canal Cruise – See the city’s waterfront from a new perspective.
  • 🦌 Nuuksio Reindeer Park – A chance to see and feed Finnish reindeer.
  • 🏛 Uspenski Cathedral – The largest Orthodox church in Western Europe.
  • 🏛 Senate Square (Evening Visit) – A historic square with the Government Palace and National Library.

Evening:

  • 🍽 Dinner Recommendations:
    • Grön – A top vegetarian restaurant in Helsinki.
    • Restaurant Nokka – A fine-dining restaurant focusing on Finnish ingredients.
  • 🌅 Visit Hietaranta Beach – A great place to relax by the sea.
  • 🌳 Pornaistenniemi Nature Trail – A scenic forested walking trail near the water.

🏡 Overnight Stay: Family Studio near Helsinki

Day 5: Return to Stockholm

Day 5: Return to Stockholm

Day 5: Return to Stockholm

 

📍 Start: Helsinki → Turku

  • ⛴ Travel to Turku 
  • ⛴ Naantali to Kapellskär Ferry
  • 🚗 Return to Stockholm

🏁 End of Trip

Must-Try Foods & Drinks in Finland

 Finnish Specialties:

🍲 Karjalanpiirakka (Karelian Pastry) – A rye-crusted pie filled with rice or potatoes.
🥖 Ruisleipä (Rye Bread) – A staple in Finnish cuisine.
🐟 Lohikeitto (Salmon Soup) – A creamy soup made with salmon, potatoes, and leeks.
🦌 Poronkäristys (Sautéed Reindeer) – A traditional Lapland dish.
🧀 Leipäjuusto (Finnish Squeaky Cheese) – Often served with cloudberry jam.
🍩 Munkki (Finnish Doughnut) – Best enjoyed with coffee.


Best Restaurants & Cafés:

  • 🍽 Kaskis (Turku) – Fresh seafood & Nordic cuisine.
  • 🍽 Kuori (Turku) – Top vegetarian restaurant.
  • 🍽 Grön (Helsinki) – One of Finland’s best vegetarian restaurants.
  • 🍽 Nokka (Helsinki) – A fine dining restaurant focusing on Finnish flavors.
  • ☕ Café Regatta (Helsinki) – A cozy café famous for cinnamon buns and coffee.

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