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.

Start off your visit on the 21st (Mon): take in the architecture and atmosphere at Temppeliaukio Church, pause for some serene contemplation at Helsinki Cathedral, and then appreciate the extensive heritage of The Esplanadi Park. Get ready for a full day of sightseeing on the 22nd (Tue): contemplate in the serene atmosphere at Uspenskin Cathedral (Uspenskin Katedraali), step into the grandiose world of Sea Fortress Suomenlinna, then don't miss a visit to Senate Square, then admire the landmark architecture of Helsinki Central Railway Station, and finally contemplate in the serene atmosphere at Kamppi Chapel of Silence.

To find other places to visit, reviews, photos, and other tourist information, read our Helsinki online day trip planner.

Berlin, Germany to Helsinki is an approximately 5.5-hour flight. You can also drive; or do a combination of bus and ferry. The time zone difference when traveling from Berlin to Helsinki is 1 hour. In December, daytime highs in Helsinki are 3°C, while nighttime lows are -3°C. Wrap up your sightseeing on the 22nd (Tue) to allow time to travel to Rukatunturi.

Kick off your visit on the 23rd (Wed): see exotic creatures in open habitats at Kuusamo Safaris Day Tours, surround yourself with nature on Era-Susi Huskies - Day Tours, then see the interesting displays at Hannu Hautala Nature Photography Centre, and finally indulge in some personalized pampering at Rukaland.

To find reviews, other places to visit, ratings, and more tourist information, refer to the Rukatunturi trip itinerary site.

The Route module can help you plan travel from Helsinki to Rukatunturi. Traveling from Helsinki in December, expect nights in Rukatunturi to be cooler, around -16°C, while days are slightly colder, around -7°C. Finish your sightseeing early on the 23rd (Wed) so you can travel to Levi.

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

Bring the kids along to Levi Ski Resort and Elan Ski Shop & Rental. Step out of Levi to go to Kolari and see Powerun Adventures, which is approximately 54 minutes away. There's lots more to do: fly down the slopes at Kids' Land, find something for the whole family at Levi Huskypark, bet on your favorite at Icekarting Levi, and don't miss a visit to Giewont Husky Adventures.

To see reviews, photos, where to stay, and more tourist information, you can read our Levi sightseeing planner.

Getting from Rukatunturi to Levi by car takes about 4.5 hours. Expect a daytime high around -6°C in December, and nighttime lows around -15°C. Finish your sightseeing early on the 26th (Sat) to allow enough time to drive to Rovaniemi.

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

Family-friendly places like Santa Claus Village and Ranua Zoo will thrill your kids. Take a break from Rovaniemi with a short trip to Ski Resort Ritavalkea in Pello, about 1h 30 min away. The adventure continues: find something for the whole family at SantaPark - the Home Cavern of Santa Claus, see Santa Claus Office, look for gifts at LAURI Handicraft Shop & Atelier, and get engrossed in the history at Arktikum.

To see ratings, other places to visit, photos, and tourist information, you can read our Rovaniemi road trip planner.

Traveling by car from Levi to Rovaniemi takes 2.5 hours. Alternatively, you can take a bus. In December in Rovaniemi, expect temperatures between -6°C during the day and -13°C at night. Wrap up your sightseeing on the 30th (Wed) early enough to travel back home.