8 days in Helsinki & Rovaniemi Itinerary
8 days in Helsinki & Rovaniemi Itinerary
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8 days in Helsinki & Rovaniemi Itinerary
Jakarta
bus + Fly:
18h 15min
Helsinki
— 3 nights
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Fly:
4h 15min
Rovaniemi
— 3 nights
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Fly:
25h
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Helsinki
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Daughter of the Baltic
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.On the 21st (Sat), stroll through Aurinkolahti Beach, then test your problem-solving skills at popular escape rooms, and then soothe aching muscles at some of the top local wellness centers. Here are some ideas for day two: kick back and relax at Hietaranta Beach, browse the exhibits of Seurasaari Island and Open-Air Museum, then look for gifts at Marimekko, and finally take a stroll through Ullanlinna.
To find traveler tips, reviews, photos, and other tourist information, read our Helsinki route planner.
Jakarta, Indonesia to Helsinki is an approximately 18.5-hour combination of bus and flight. You can also do a combination of bus, flight, and ferry; or do a combination of bus, flight, and train. You'll gain 5 hours traveling from Jakarta to Helsinki due to the time zone difference. In April, Helsinki is much colder than Jakarta - with highs of 9°C and lows of 0°C. Finish your sightseeing early on the 23rd (Mon) so you can travel to Rovaniemi.
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Aurinkolahti Beach
10:00am, Sat Apr 21
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Spas & Wellness
3:30pm, Sat Apr 21

Hietaranta Beach
10:00am, Sun Apr 22
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Rovaniemi
4
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Official Hometown of Santa Claus
An urban center set amongst the great Arctic wilderness, Rovaniemi serves as the capital of Lapland province.Step off the beaten path and head to Pyha-Luosto National Park and Auttikongas. Step out of the city life by going to Pyhatunturi and Ounasvaaran Hiihtokeskus Oy. Take a break from Rovaniemi with a short trip to Korouoma Canyon in Posio, about 1h 40 min away. There's still lots to do: stroll the grounds of German Soldier s Cemetery and get lost in a book at Rovaniemi City Library.
For maps, where to stay, photos, and tourist information, use the Rovaniemi trip website .
Fly from Helsinki to Rovaniemi in 4.5 hours. Alternatively, you can do a combination of flight and bus; or drive. Plan for a bit cooler temperatures traveling from Helsinki in April, with highs in Rovaniemi at 3°C and lows at -3°C. Finish your sightseeing early on the 26th (Thu) so you can travel back home.
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Pyhatunturi, Pyha-Luosto National Park, Korouoma Canyon
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Auttikongas
11:30am, Thu Apr 26

Ounasvaaran Hiihtokeskus Oy
2:00pm, Mon Apr 23

German Soldier s Cemetery
10:00am, Wed Apr 25
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