10 days in Finland Itinerary

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.

Helsinki is known for historic sites, shopping, and museums. Your plan includes some of its best attractions: explore the historical opulence of Sea Fortress Suomenlinna, don't miss a visit to Market Square Kauppatori, learn about wildlife with up-close encounters at Korkeasaaren Elaintarha, and admire the landmark architecture of Helsinki Central Railway Station.

For other places to visit, reviews, maps, and tourist information, read our Helsinki trip planner.

Lagos, Nigeria to Helsinki is an approximately 17-hour flight. The time zone difference moving from West Africa Standard Time to Eastern European Standard Time is 1 hour. Prepare for colder weather when traveling from Lagos in February: high temperatures in Helsinki hover around 0°C and lows are around -3°C. Finish up your sightseeing early on the 4th (Thu) so you can travel to Rovaniemi.

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

Kick off your visit on the 5th (Fri): look for gifts at LAURI Handicraft Shop & Atelier, then see exotic creatures in open habitats at a safari tour, then see Santa Claus Office, and finally don't miss a visit to Santa Claus Village. On the 6th (Sat), you'll have a packed day of sightseeing: see the interesting displays at Santa's House of Snowmobiles, then explore the fascinating underground world of Syvasenvaara Fell, then take an in-depth tour of Arktikum, and finally stroll through Ounasvaaran Hiihtokeskus Oy.

To find reviews, other places to visit, photos, and tourist information, read our Rovaniemi trip maker site.

Getting from Helsinki to Rovaniemi by flight takes about 4.5 hours. Other options: take a train; or drive. Traveling from Helsinki in February, expect Rovaniemi to be a bit cooler, temps between -6°C and -11°C. Finish your sightseeing early on the 6th (Sat) so you can 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.

Go for a jaunt from Levi to Akaslompolo to see Seven Fells Up about 1h 5 min away. Spend the 9th (Tue) on two wheels at Levi Ski Resort. The adventure continues: identify plant and animal life at Tundra Huskies Husky Safaris, look for gifts at Elan Ski Shop & Rental, take an exotic tour of Wingrens Dogsafaris, and bet on your favorite at Icekarting Levi.

For photos, maps, reviews, and tourist information, read Levi trip planner.

You can drive from Rovaniemi to Levi in 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 your sightseeing early on the 10th (Wed) to allow enough time to travel back home.