10 days in Finland Itinerary

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

Kick off your visit on the 24th (Tue): look for gifts at LAURI Handicraft Shop & Atelier, take an in-depth tour of Arktikum, take in the architecture and atmosphere at Rovaniemi Church, thenenjoy some diversion at Santa Claus Office, and finally make a trip to Santa Claus Village.

To find photos, traveler tips, and other tourist information, refer to the Rovaniemi trip maker site.

London, UK to Rovaniemi is an approximately 7-hour flight. You can also do a combination of car and train; or do a combination of car and ferry. The time zone difference moving from Greenwich Mean Time (GMT) to Eastern European Standard Time (EET) is 2 hours. In December, Rovaniemi is colder than London - with highs of -6°C and lows of -13°C. Wrap up your sightseeing on the 24th (Tue) to allow time to drive to Levi.

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

Get out of town with these interesting Levi side-trips: Muonio (Keimioniemi Fishing Cabins & Pallas-Yllastunturi National Park) and Lapland Hotels SnowVillage (in Kittila). There's still lots to do: tour the pleasant surroundings at Levi Ski Resort, shop like a local with LUVATTUMAA - Levi Ice Gallery, join the crowd at Icekarting Levi, and relax in the rural setting at Santa"s Cottage & Pet Farm.

Start your trip to Levi by creating a personalized itinerary on Inspirock.

You can drive from Rovaniemi to Levi in 2.5 hours. Another option is to take a bus. In December, daytime highs in Levi are -6°C, while nighttime lows are -15°C. Finish your sightseeing early on the 27th (Fri) so you can drive to Kuusamo.

Kuusamo is a town and municipality in Finland. Ruka has been added to your itinerary. Kick off your visit on the 27th (Fri): hit the slopes at Ruka.

To find traveler tips, more things to do, photos, and more tourist information, read our Kuusamo trip itinerary maker website.

Drive from Levi to Kuusamo in 5 hours. Alternatively, you can take a bus; or fly. In December, plan for daily highs up to -5°C, and evening lows to -13°C. You'll set off for Helsinki on the 29th (Sun).

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.

Go for a jaunt from Helsinki to Espoo to see Nuuksio National Park about 48 minutes away. There's lots more to do: steep yourself in history at Sea Fortress Suomenlinna, make a trip to Senate Square, take in the spiritual surroundings of Temppeliaukio Church, and pause for some serene contemplation at Helsinki Cathedral.

For photos, traveler tips, more things to do, and more tourist information, go to the Helsinki travel route planning app.

Traveling by flight from Kuusamo to Helsinki takes 5 hours. Alternatively, you can drive; or do a combination of bus and train. Traveling from Kuusamo in December, things will get a bit warmer in Helsinki: highs are around 3°C and lows about -3°C. Cap off your sightseeing on the 1st (Wed) early enough to travel back home.