Helsinki to Stockholm

Day 1: Helsinki
Day 2: Train to Tammisaari, cycling Tammisaari - Fiskars,  28 mi. (45 km)
Day 3:  Fiskars - Mathildedal, 31 mi. (50 km)
Day 4: Mathildedal - Salo, 32 mi. (52 km) + train to Turku
Day 5:  Roundtrip to Naantali, 35 mi. (56 km)
Day 6: Cruise ship trip to Stockholm
Day 7: Departure or extension of your holiday

All distances are approximate. Due to circumstances beyond control, weather conditions, or provisions issued by local authorities, therefore the itinerary may be subject to some changes before and/or during your holiday. For example, along the way, you may find temporary deviations/detours caused by roadwork.

Day 1: Helsinki
Independent arrival in Helsinki. Helsinki, the capital of Finland, is a vibrant seaside city of beautiful islands and great green parks. The fortress of Suomenlinna is a UNESCO World Heritage Site and one of Finland’s most popular sights. The beautiful islands of Suomenlinna are only a 15-minute ferry ride away from Helsinki Market Square. Influenced by Classicism and modernized by Functionalism, Helsinki is possibly best known for its Art Nouveau architecture. Helsinki's boulevards and backstreets overflow with magnificent architecture and opportunities for dining.

Preferred hotel: Scandic Park Helsinki

Day 2: Train to Tammisaari, cycling Tammisaari - Fiskars,  28 mi. (45 km)
Today you take a train from Helsinki to Tammisaari where the cycling starts. The idyllic seaside village of Tammisaari is popular among boaters, especially during the summer season. While many of the buildings in Old Tammisaari have been rebuilt over the years, care has been taken to preserve the winding alleys and lanes. The oldest part of Tammisaari is a conservation area where all the buildings are from the 18th and 19th centuries. From Tammisaari you cycle to the evocative ruins of Raasepori Castle and to Fiskars. Fiskars is a charming former ironworks village with a green river sliding between brick buildings. Today more than 100 artisans, designers, and artists work here, and craft shops, studios, and galleries fill the village's neoclassical buildings. Stroll through the picturesque center with Finnish design shops and nice galleries and cafés.

Preferred hotel: Hotel Tegel

Day 3:  Fiskars - Mathildedal, 31 mi. (50 km)
From Fiskars, you cycle through the countryside to another former ironworks village, Mathildedal. This small seaside village is located close to Teijo National Park and Matildanjärvi Lake. Here you can go kayaking and paddling.

Preferred hotel: Hotel Mathildedal

Day 4: Mathildedal - Salo, 32 mi. (52 km) + train to Turku
Today you cycle through the countryside to Salo, and then take a train to Turku, the former capital and oldest city of Finland. Some of the main attractions of Turku are the Cathedral, Turku Castle, Aurajoki riverside, Forum Marinum maritime center, and its museum ship fleet, Luostarinmäki Handicrafts Museum and Turku Art Museum. In the summer the city holds many events and festivals. The river is the heart and soul of the city. Walk along the Aurajoki River and admire the old ships. There are many nice cafés and restaurants in the center and by the riverside.

Preferred hotel: Scandic Atrium

Day 5:  Roundtrip to Naantali, 35 mi. (56 km)
Today you cycle in the lovely and calm Finnish countryside. In the summer you can enjoy a swim in the small lakes along the way in Rusko and Masku as you head to Naantali by the Archipelago Sea. Naantali is one of the oldest towns in Finland and was founded around the medieval Brigittine convent whose church still dominates its skyline. Known as the Sunshine Town, Naantali attracts local and foreign visitors from around the world with the ever-popular children's favorite Moomin World theme park. The official summer residence of the President of Finland, Kultaranta estate, is also located in Naantali. Take a walk through the idyllic old town and harbor and enjoy good food in one of the beautiful seaside restaurants. After Naantali you have an 18 km ride back to Turku.

Day 6: Cruise ship trip to Stockholm
A pleasant whole day cruise ship trip through the wonderful Archipelago Sea of tens of thousands of islands will bring you to the capital of Sweden, Stockholm.

The cruise ship ship from Turku to Stockholm is offered through the company Viking Line, normally with the ship M/S Amorella, departing at 8:45 am and arriving at 6:55 pm. Travel time is just over 11 hours.  This is not an overnight trip, but it is long, so you will be assigned a seaview cabin in which you can relax and enjoy the beautiful scenery of the archipelago or nap if you prefer. You can keep your luggage in your cabin as well. Of course, you are free to explore! The ship has several decks that include restaurants, bars, live music, sauna, pools, dancing, amusement, etc. 

Stockholm is built on 14 islands connected with 56 bridges. Stockholm offers many sights of which the most popular are the Old Town, the open-air museum Skansen, the Vasa-Ship and Museum, the Royale Palace, the Drottningholm Palace, the City Hall, and the Abba Museum. Stockholm flourishes architecture, design, good food and Scandinavian culture!

Preferred hotel: Scandic Klara

Day 7: Departure or extension of your holiday
Departure or extension of your holiday. We recommend you to book an extra day in Stockholm for sightseeing or for some lovely cycling around the many green areas and islands of the city.

Variation: Helsinki – Turku, 6 days / 5 nights
Day 1 | Helsinki
Day 2 | Helsinki- Tammisaari – Fiskars
Day 3 | Fiskars - Mathildedal
Day 4 | Mathildedal – Salo – Turku
Day 5 | Roundtrip to Naantali (overnight in Turku)
Day 6 | Departure

Variation: Helsinki – Turku, 5 days / 4 nights

Day 1 | Helsinki
Day 2 | Helsinki- Tammisaari – Fiskars
Day 3 | Fiskars - Mathildedal
Day 4 | Mathildedal – Salo – Turku
Day 5 | Departure

You will be accommodated in 3-star hotels. The rooms are standard double rooms that have two beds put together or separated to provide two beds (twin). If you would like a room with one uniform bed for two, you must request an upgrade (to a superior room). Note that a uniform bed is not available in all the hotels.

Preferred hotel list is as follows:
Helsinki (arrival day): Scandic Park Helsinki
Fiskars: Hotel Tegel
Mathildedal: Hotel Mathildedal
Turku: Scandic Atrium
Stockholm: Scandic Klara

If preferred hotel is not available a hotel of equal standard will be reserved.