10 days in Helsinki, Turku & Lapland 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.

Do some cultural sightseeing at Sea Fortress Suomenlinna and Pohjolan toimitalo. Visiting Aurinkolahti Beach and Hietaranta Beach will get you outdoors. Pack the 21st (Thu) with family-friendly diversions at Linnanmaki Amusement Park. Next up on the itinerary: admire the landmark architecture of Temppeliaukio Church, wander the streets of Ullanlinna, look for gifts at Marimekko, and make a splash at The Swimming Stadium.

To find more things to do, ratings, reviews, and more tourist information, refer to the Helsinki online holiday planner.

New Delhi, India to Helsinki is an approximately 10.5-hour flight. The time zone difference when traveling from New Delhi to Helsinki is minus 3.5 hours. Prepare for cooler weather when traveling from New Delhi in March: high temperatures in Helsinki hover around 3°C and lows are around -5°C. Finish your sightseeing early on the 22nd (Fri) to allow enough time to drive to Turku.

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

Keep things going the next day: visit Naantali Old Town, have some family-friendly fun at Moomin World, and then take an in-depth tour of Turku Castle.

To see where to stay, ratings, more things to do, and other tourist information, go to the Turku online trip itinerary planner.

You can drive from Helsinki to Turku in 2 hours. Other options are to take a train; or fly. In March, daily temperatures in Turku can reach 3°C, while at night they dip to -5°C. Cap off your sightseeing on the 24th (Sun) early enough to 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.

On the 25th (Mon), grab your bike and head to Levi Ski Resort. Get ready for a full day of sightseeing on the next day: have fun at Kids' Land, take in the exciting artwork at LUVATTUMAA - Levi Ice Gallery, and then join the crowd at Icekarting Levi.

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

Traveling by flight from Turku to Levi takes 5 hours. Alternatively, you can drive; or do a combination of train and bus. Traveling from Turku in March, things will get a bit cooler in Levi: highs are around 0°C and lows about -10°C. Cap off your sightseeing on the 26th (Tue) early enough to go by car to Rovaniemi.

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

On the 27th (Wed), take an in-depth tour of Arktikum, identify plant and animal life at Wildlife Areas, and then don't miss a visit to Santa Claus Village.

To see maps, where to stay, photos, and more tourist information, go to the Rovaniemi online trip itinerary maker.

Traveling by car from Levi to Rovaniemi takes 2.5 hours. Alternatively, you can take a bus. In March, daily temperatures in Rovaniemi can reach -1°C, while at night they dip to -9°C. Finish your sightseeing early on the 27th (Wed) so you can travel back home.