Start your route by driving to the port of Helsinki, which is about a 2-hour drive from Tampere, preparing for your ferry crossing. This allows for a smooth and scenic start through Finland's landscape.
Enjoy a traditional Finnish breakfast with fresh pastries and coffee at the charming Cafe Engel near the harbour, open from 7am, perfect before boarding the ferry.
Board Viking Line or Tallink Silja ferry for a scenic 16-hour overnight trip across the Baltic Sea to Stockholm, enjoying views of the archipelago and onboard amenities.
Disembark in Stockholm early morning and set off promptly to minimize time driving through Sweden and Denmark, aiming to reach Trelleborg quick for next ferry.
Take the fast ferry from Trelleborg to Rostock, Germany, to shorten the road distance and skip over Denmark efficiently. Enjoy Baltic sea views during the trip.
Drive south towards Munich, taking secondary roads alongside Autobahns to enjoy rivers, forests and Bavarian villages for a picturesque route of about 6 hours travel.