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.

Visiting Nuuksio National Park and Sipoonkorven Kansallispuisto will get you outdoors. Next up on the itinerary: explore the historical opulence of Sea Fortress Suomenlinna, indulge in some personalized pampering at some of the best spas, stop by Katajanokka, and surround yourself with nature on a nature and wildlife tour.

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

Singapore, Singapore to Helsinki is an approximately 15.5- hour flight. You can also do a combination of flight and ferry; or do a combination of flight and train. The time zone changes from Singapore Standard Time to Eastern European Standard Time, which is usually a -6 hour difference. Traveling from Singapore in December, things will get much colder in Helsinki: highs are around 3°C and lows about -3°C. Wrap up your sightseeing on the 10th (Tue) to allow time to travel to Rovaniemi.

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

Take a break from the city and head to Syvasenvaara Fell and Napapiirin Porofarmi. There's lots more to do: make a trip to Santa Claus Village, get engrossed in the history at Arktikum, find something for the whole family at SantaPark - the Home Cavern of Santa Claus, and stop by LAURI Handicraft Shop & Atelier.

For maps, reviews, photos, and more tourist information, go to the Rovaniemi visit planner.

You can do a combination of flight and bus from Helsinki to Rovaniemi in 4 hours. Alternatively, you can do a combination of flight and train; or drive. In December, Rovaniemi is slightly colder than Helsinki - with highs of -6°C and lows of -13°C. Wrap up your sightseeing by early afternoon on the 14th (Sat) to allow time for travel back home.