14-Day Finland Self-Drive Road Trip With Itinerary from Tampere to Vaasa, Pori, Turku, and Helsinki and surrounding area

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Explore the best of Finland on a remarkable 14-day road trip! Combine exploration with relaxation on a self-drive tour featuring Tampere, Sääksmäki, Vaasa, Ylistaro, Lapua, Ähtäri, Noormarkku, Pori, Reposaari, Rauma, Raisio, Naantali, Turku, Helsinki, Jänessaari, and Vantaa.

This perfectly planned road trip itinerary takes you through some of the best places to see in Finland. You will spend 3 nights in Tampere, 2 nights in Vaasa, 2 nights in Pori, 1 night in Turku, and 5 nights in Helsinki. Anticipate well-spent days sightseeing, eating delicious food, and experiencing the highlights of each destination!

With this travel package, you can choose from an extensive selection of accommodations along your road trip route in Finland. We have handpicked the best hotels and places to stay across the country, including options for each budget. Whether you are in the mood for luxurious 5-star hotels or budget-friendly bed and breakfasts, we have you covered.

Upon arriving in Tampere, the rental vehicle of your choice will be ready for collection. From there, the road trip can begin! Experience the ultimate freedom and uncover Finland on your own terms.

An expertly curated travel plan makes sure you don’t miss out on any of the best things to see and do on your road trip in Finland. Kauppatori and Senate Square are just a couple of the bucket-list attractions that await your discovery.

As you hit the open road and drive through Tampere, Sääksmäki, Vaasa, Ylistaro, Lapua, Ähtäri, Noormarkku, Pori, Reposaari, Rauma, Raisio, Naantali, Turku, Helsinki, Jänessaari, and Vantaa, you will also enjoy plenty of opportunities to uncover hidden gems and experience the authentic charm of Finland. Whether you are exploring enchanting towns and villages, discovering scenic routes, or indulging in local cuisine, there is always something new and exciting to experience in Finland.

Throughout your road trip in Finland, take breaks from sightseeing to explore your favorite destinations' top shopping streets and markets. Discover unique souvenirs that will forever remind you of your self-drive adventure in Finland.

This package offers an all-in-one solution for your trip planning - choose flights, a rental car, accommodations, attractions, and tours that suit your needs and desires. You can customize each day of your road trip itinerary with flexible trip planning before and after booking.

The best services in Finland fill up quickly, so book your spot early. Select a date and start planning your road trip in Finland today!

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Day 1

Day 1

  • Tampere - Arrival day
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  • Hatanpää Park Arboretum
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Welcome to Tampere, the perfect starting point for your road trip in Finland! Pick up your rental car and let the adventure begin. You will spend 2 nights discovering what to see in Tampere before embarking on the next leg of your journey.

Tampere is a beautiful city with plenty to discover. Taking a stroll in the city center is a great alternative. Soak in the lovely atmosphere and sit down for a bit to eat or drink.

Find your way to your hotel in Tampere. We recommend choosing a hotel in a central location for easy exploring. Check-in typically starts between 2 and 4 PM at hotels in Finland. Settle in and make plans for the evening.

As dinnertime approaches, it's time to head out for a bite to eat. If you are looking to dine at a popular restaurant in Tampere, it's often a good idea to reserve a table in advance.

Raise a toast to the start of your 14-day road trip in Finland!

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Day 2

Day 2

  • Tampere
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Drive 15 km, 45 min

  • Moomin Museum
  • Museum Centre Vapriikki
  • Finlayson Factory Area
  • Näsi Park
  • Pyynikki Coffee Shop & Observation Tower
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You have 1 night left in Tampere. Take the opportunity to experience more of the best attractions and activities in the city.

Don’t forget to check out all the popular tours and experiences you can add to your travel plans in Finland. You can explore and select activities under each day of your itinerary.

As you are wrapping up for the day, treat yourself to a satisfying dinner at a nice restaurant in Tampere. Enjoy a relaxing evening as you savor delicious local cuisine.

Head back to your accommodation in Tampere and get some rest to prepare for another magical day of your road trip in Finland.

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Day 3

Day 3

  • Tampere
  • Vaasa
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Drive 344 km, 4 hours 15 min

  • Visavuoren Museosäätiö
  • Ruins of Old Vaasa
  • Vaasa Automobile and Motor Museum
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On day 3 of your road trip in Finland, your travel plans include 2 stops at the most scenic, wondrous, and interesting places in the region. Sääksmäki and Vaasa are on today's agenda. In the evening, you’ll end up in Vaasa, where you will stay for 2 nights.

Whether you decide to get entrance tickets for all attractions or you prefer admiring from a distance, amazing experiences await on this day in Tampere.

At the end of the day, you will drive to Vaasa, where you'll have a room waiting for you at the perfect place to stay. Check in and enjoy some downtime.

As dinnertime approaches, it's time to head out for a bite to eat. If you are looking to dine at a popular restaurant in Vaasa, it's often a good idea to reserve a table in advance.

Raise your glass and celebrate another amazing day of your road trip in Finland!

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Day 4

Day 4

  • Vaasa
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Drive 343 km, 4 hours 21 min

  • Wanha Markki
  • Vanha Paukku Cultural Center
  • Ähtäri Zoo
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Wake up to day 4 of your road trip in Finland. On this day, you’ll embark on an exciting expedition discovering the enchanting sights and activities of Ylistaro, Lapua, and Ähtäri. With 1 night to stay in Vaasa, we encourage you to seize the day and discover the unexplored beauty of the city’s surroundings!

When you’re done exploring for the day, you’ll return to Vaasa and your accommodation.

Vaasa is a place where the culinary landscape is as diverse as its attractions. So before the day ends, treat your palate to a taste of local cuisine at one of the best restaurants in Vaasa.

As the day draws to a close, take a moment to unwind and prepare for the next exciting chapter of your road trip in Finland.

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Day 5

Day 5

  • Vaasa
  • Pori
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Drive 199 km, 2 hours 44 min

  • Villa Mairea
  • Rosenlew Museum
  • Pelle Hermanni playground
  • Nature Center Ark
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Dive into day 5 of your remarkable road trip in Finland. Today you'll explore 2 destinations, including Noormarkku and Pori. At the end of the day, you’ll unwind at one of the finest accommodations in Pori, where you'll spend 2 nights.

When you’re done exploring for the day, you’ll drive to your hotel in Pori. Check in and relax before you head out to tour the city.

After a day of adventure, treat yourself to an exquisite dinner at one of Pori's best restaurants.

Say good night to Pori and look forward to another great day of your road trip in Finland!

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Day 6

Day 6

  • Pori
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Drive 155 km, 2 hours 40 min

  • Kallo Lighthouse
  • Central Pori Church
  • Church of the Holy Cross
  • Old Rauma
  • Kiikartorni
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Day 6 offers an itinerary packed with the best things to see in Tampere. You’ll stay in Pori for 1 night more, offering you enough time to explore at a relaxed pace.

Don’t forget to check out all the popular tours and experiences you can add to your travel plans in Finland. You can explore and select activities under each day of your itinerary.

As dinnertime approaches, it's time to head out for a bite to eat. If you are looking to dine at a popular restaurant in Pori, it's often a good idea to reserve a table in advance.

Get a good night's sleep and look forward to another great day on the road in Finland!

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Day 7

Day 7

  • Pori
  • Turku
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Drive 164 km, 2 hours 23 min

  • Rhododendron Park
  • Moominworld
  • Ukko-Pekan silta, Naantali
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On day 7 of your exciting self-drive vacation in Finland, you’ll soak in the magnificence of 2 destinations, including Raisio and Naantali. When you’re not sightseeing, take time to relax at your chosen hotel in Turku, where you’ll be staying for 1 night.

After soaking up all the sights on today's itinerary, you'll be ready to head to your accommodation in Turku. Turku offers plenty of top-rated hotels for every travel budget. Take some time to relax before you go out again.

After a long day of exploring, sit down for a delicious dinner at a top-rated restaurant in Turku. Enjoy a satisfying meal that will recharge you for tonight's adventures.

Savor another day of unforgettable experiences in Finland!

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Day 8

Day 8

  • Turku
  • Helsinki
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Drive 174 km, 2 hours 12 min

  • Turku Castle
  • Aboa Vetus Ars Nova
  • old Great Square
  • Turku Cathedral
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Experience an unparalleled adventure on day 8 of your road trip in Finland. This exciting part of your journey invites you to discover the renowned landmarks in 1 place, which are Turku. At the end of the day, you will retreat to the hotel of your choice in Helsinki, where will spend 5 nights.

At the end of the day, you will drive to Helsinki, where you'll have a room waiting for you at the perfect place to stay. Check in and enjoy some downtime.

Helsinki is a place where the culinary landscape is as diverse as its attractions. So before the day ends, treat your palate to a taste of local cuisine at one of the best restaurants in Helsinki.

Celebrate another amazing day of your road trip adventure in Finland!

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Day 9

Day 9

  • Helsinki
  • Turku
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Drive 356 km, 4 hours 25 min

  • Botanic Garden of Turku
  • Adventure Park Seikkailupuisto
  • Kupittaa Park
  • Ispoinen Beach
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On day 9 of your road trip, you’ll start and end your day in Helsinki, where you have 4 nights left to stay.

When you’re done exploring the area’s best attractions, you’ll drive back to your accommodation in Helsinki.

As you are wrapping up for the day, treat yourself to a satisfying dinner at a nice restaurant in Helsinki. Enjoy a relaxing evening as you savor delicious local cuisine.

Relax and look forward to more memorable moments to come!

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Day 10

Day 10

  • Helsinki
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Drive 7 km, 31 min

  • Kaisaniemi Park
  • Helsinki Cathedral
  • Senate Square
  • Helsinki Market Square
  • Uspenski Cathedral
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Don’t forget to check out all the popular tours and experiences you can add to your travel plans in Finland. You can explore and select activities under each day of your itinerary.

After a long day of exploring, sit down for a delicious dinner at a top-rated restaurant in Helsinki. Enjoy a satisfying meal that will recharge you for tonight's adventures.

Raise your glass to another unforgettable day in Finland!

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Day 11

Day 11

  • Helsinki
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Drive 9 km, 40 min

  • National Museum of Finland
  • Art Museum Ateneum
  • Esplanadi park
  • Old Church Park
  • Kaivopuisto
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You’ll stay in Helsinki for 2 nights.

Don’t forget to check out all the popular tours and experiences you can add to your travel plans in Finland. You can explore and select activities under each day of your itinerary.

Indulge in a memorable dining experience at one of Helsinki's most popular restaurants, and connect with friendly locals for a true cultural experience.

Say good night to Helsinki and look forward to another great day of your road trip in Finland!

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Day 12

Day 12

  • Helsinki
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Drive 25 km, 1 hour 13 min

  • Korkeasaari Zoo
  • Vanhankaupunginkoski
  • Haaga Rhododendron Park
  • Sibelius Monument
  • Sibelius Park
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You have 1 night left in Helsinki. Take the opportunity to experience more of the best attractions and activities in the city.

Don’t forget to check out all the popular tours and experiences you can add to your travel plans in Finland. You can explore and select activities under each day of your itinerary.

After a day of adventure, treat yourself to an exquisite dinner at one of Helsinki's best restaurants.

Celebrate another amazing day of your road trip adventure in Finland!

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Day 13

Day 13

  • Helsinki
  • Tampere
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Drive 196 km, 2 hours 32 min

  • Museum of Contemporary Art Kiasma
  • Finnish Museum of Natural History
  • Temppeliaukio Church
  • Heureka
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Your itinerary for day 13 of your road trip in Finland includes 2 stops and features some of the highlights of Helsinki and Vantaa. At the end of the day, enjoy the comforts of a top-rated hotel in Tampere, where you'll spend 1 night.

When you’re done exploring for the day, you’ll drive to your hotel in Tampere. Check in and relax before you head out to tour the city.

As you are wrapping up for the day, treat yourself to a satisfying dinner at a nice restaurant in Tampere. Enjoy a relaxing evening as you savor delicious local cuisine.

Get a good night's sleep and look forward to another great day on the road in Finland!

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Day 14

Day 14

  • Tampere - Departure day
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  • Koskipuisto
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Day 14 of your road trip in Finland is your departure day. If you've still got time left, we recommend doing some last-minute shopping or sightseeing.

Secure the perfect souvenirs for your family and friends back home or buy yourself a remembrance of your amazing vacation.

Drive to the airport, return your car, and take the opportunity to get some last-minute souvenirs before you board your flight home. We wish you a pleasant journey and hope you leave with many wonderful memories of your road trip in Finland!

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Confirm your package instantly and lock in the best rate with secure payment and guaranteed availability.
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Shortly after booking, you’ll receive your full itinerary, including schedules, locations, and everything you need for a stress-free trip.
Personalize your itinerary
Each package includes a professionally crafted itinerary you can tailor to your travel style. A dedicated travel expert will make sure every detail fits your needs perfectly.
Easily make changes
Need to update plans? No problem. Whether before your trip or mid-journey, we’re just seconds away to help with quick adjustments.
Enjoy seamless planning
With everything from accommodations to activities pre-arranged, our packages save you hours of research—so you can spend more time enjoying your trip, not planning it.
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