9 days in Finland Itinerary

An urban center set amongst the great Arctic wilderness, Rovaniemi serves as the capital of Lapland province.

On the 22nd (Sat), see exotic creatures in open habitats at a safari tour, don't miss a visit to Santa Claus Village, then see Santa Claus Office, and finally stop by LAURI Handicraft Shop & Atelier.

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London, UK to Rovaniemi is an approximately 6.5-hour flight. You can also drive; or do a combination of car and ferry. Due to the time zone difference, you'll lose 2 hours traveling from London to Rovaniemi. Prepare for colder weather when traveling from London in February: high temperatures in Rovaniemi hover around -6°C and lows are around -11°C. Finish up your sightseeing early on the 22nd (Sat) so you can go by car to Levi.

Finland's largest and most popular ski resort, the fell of Levi provides excellent slopes and lively nightlife in an enchanting setting.

Start off your visit on the 23rd (Sun): don't miss a visit to Snow Village and then explore the landscape on two wheels at Levi Ski Resort. Get ready for a full day of sightseeing on the next day: see exotic creatures in open habitats at a safari tour, bet on your favorite at Icekarting Levi, then fly down the slopes at Kids' Land, and finally make a trip to Giewont Husky Adventures.

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Traveling by car from Rovaniemi to Levi takes 2.5 hours. Alternatively, you can take a bus. In February, plan for daily highs up to -5°C, and evening lows to -12°C. Finish up your sightseeing early on the 24th (Mon) so you can travel to Kuusamo.

Kuusamo is a town and municipality in Finland. On the 25th (Tue), get outside with Karhunkierros, admire the masterpieces at Hannu Hautala Nature Photography Centre, then fly down the slopes at Ruka, and finally experience rural life at Palosaari Reindeer and Fishing Farm.

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Traveling by flight from Levi to Kuusamo takes 2 hours. Alternatively, you can drive; or take a bus. In February, daytime highs in Kuusamo are -5°C, while nighttime lows are -12°C. Cap off your sightseeing on the 25th (Tue) early enough to travel to Helsinki.

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.

You'll explore the less-touristy side of things at Room Escape Games and Kansallisgalleria. When in Helsinki, make a side trip to see Porvoo Old Town in Porvoo, approximately 50 minutes away. There's much more to do: step into the grandiose world of Sea Fortress Suomenlinna, take an in-depth tour of The National Museum of Finland, make a trip to Senate Square, and hunt for treasures at Hakaniemi Market.

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You can fly from Kuusamo to Helsinki in 3 hours. Other options are to drive; or do a combination of bus and train. Traveling from Kuusamo in February, things will get a bit warmer in Helsinki: highs are around 0°C and lows about -3°C. Wrap up your sightseeing on the 28th (Fri) early enough to take a train to Tampere.

Finland's third largest city, Tampere boasts an array of cultural offerings and a lively music scene.

Kick off your visit on the 29th (Sat): test your team's savvy at popular escape rooms, take in the spiritual surroundings of Tampereen Tuomiokirkko, then see the interesting displays at Vapriikin Museokeskus, and finally take in panoramic vistas at Pyynikki Park and Observation Tower.

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Traveling by train from Helsinki to Tampere takes 2 hours. Alternatively, you can drive; or fly. Traveling from Helsinki in February, Tampere is slightly colder at night with lows of -7°C. Finish your sightseeing early on the 29th (Sat) so you can travel back home.