11 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 20th (Fri): get engrossed in the history at Arktikum, thensee the interesting displays at Santa's House of Snowmobiles, thenenjoy some diversion at Santa Claus Office, and finally make a trip to Santa Claus Village. Get ready for a full day of sightseeing on the 21st (Sat): Head underground at Syvasenvaara Fell, thenget in on the family fun at SantaPark - the Home Cavern of Santa Claus, and then stop by Your Piece Of Finland.

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Singapore, Singapore to Rovaniemi is an approximately 18.5-hour flight. You'll gain 6 hours traveling from Singapore to Rovaniemi due to the time zone difference. In December, Rovaniemi is colder than Singapore - with highs of -6°C and lows of -13°C. Wrap up your sightseeing on the 21st (Sat) early enough 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.

Change things up with these side-trips from Levi: Pallas-Yllastunturi National Park (in Muonio) and Lapland Hotels SnowVillage (in Kittila). Spend the 22nd (Sun) on two wheels at Levi Ski Resort. There's much more to do: hit the slopes at Kids' Land, join the crowd at Icekarting Levi, and don't miss a visit to Giewont Husky Adventures.

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Drive from Rovaniemi to Levi in 2.5 hours. Alternatively, you can take a bus. In December, daytime highs in Levi are -6°C, while nighttime lows are -15°C. Finish your sightseeing early on the 24th (Tue) to allow enough time to travel 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.

Pack the 27th (Fri) with family-friendly diversions at Linnanmaki Amusement Park. Next up on the itinerary: step into the grandiose world of Sea Fortress Suomenlinna, contemplate in the serene atmosphere at Uspenskin Cathedral (Uspenskin Katedraali), take in the architecture and atmosphere at Helsinki Cathedral, and take an in-depth tour of The National Museum of Finland.

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Getting from Levi to Helsinki by flight takes about 5 hours. Other options: drive; or do a combination of bus and train. Prepare for a bit warmer weather when traveling from Levi in December: high temperatures in Helsinki hover around 3°C and lows are around -3°C. Finish up your sightseeing early on the 28th (Sat) so you can travel back home.