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 6th (Tue): don't miss a visit to Lordi's Square, identify plant and animal life at Wildlife Areas, thensee Santa Claus Office, and finally make a trip to Santa Claus Village.

To see photos, other places to visit, ratings, and tourist information, use the Rovaniemi trip planner.

New York City, USA to Rovaniemi is an approximately 16-hour flight. Due to the time zone difference, you'll lose 7 hours traveling from New York City to Rovaniemi. Prepare for cooler weather when traveling from New York City in November: high temperatures in Rovaniemi hover around 28°F and lows are around 20°F. Finish your sightseeing early on the 6th (Tue) to allow enough 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.

Start off your visit on the 7th (Wed): explore the striking landscape of Pallas-Yllastunturi National Park, bet on your favorite at Icekarting Levi, and then look for all kinds of wild species at Santa"s Cottage & Pet Farm. On your second day here, grab your bike and head to Levi Ski Resort.

For more things to do, other places to visit, where to stay, and more tourist information, read our Levi planner.

You can drive from Rovaniemi to Levi in 2.5 hours. Another option is to take a bus. Traveling from Rovaniemi in November, you can expect nighttime temperatures to be slightly colder in Levi, with lows of 15°F. Finish up your sightseeing early on the 8th (Thu) so you can travel to Turku.

Sitting at the mouth of the Aura River, Turku is one of Finland's quaintest and most historically rich towns.

Kick off your visit on the 9th (Fri): browse the collection at Turku City Library, explore the historical opulence of Turku Castle, enjoy the sand and surf at Ispoinen Beach and Sauna, thenget a new perspective on nature at Turku Biological Museum, and finally steep yourself in history at Turku Cathedral. Here are some ideas for day two: tour the pleasant surroundings at Vepsa Island, take in the exciting artwork at Gallery A, and then take an in-depth tour of Aboa Vetus & Ars Nova.

To find traveler tips, ratings, and tourist information, use the Turku trip itinerary planner.

Traveling by flight from Levi to Turku takes 5 hours. Alternatively, you can drive; or do a combination of bus and train. Expect somewhat warmer temperatures when traveling from Levi in November; daily highs in Turku reach 40°F and lows reach 32°F. Finish up your sightseeing early on the 10th (Sat) so you can go by car 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.

Visiting Aurinkolahti Beach and Hietaranta Beach will get you outdoors. And it doesn't end there: admire the landmark architecture of Temppeliaukio Church, appreciate the extensive heritage of The Esplanadi Park, contemplate in the serene atmosphere at Kamppi Chapel of Silence, and admire the masterpieces at Kansallisgalleria.

To find maps, other places to visit, reviews, and more tourist information, refer to the Helsinki visit planner.

Drive from Turku to Helsinki in 2 hours. Alternatively, you can take a train; or fly. In November in Helsinki, expect temperatures between 40°F during the day and 32°F at night. You'll have a few hours on the 14th (Wed) to wrap things up before traveling home.