11 days in Finland Itinerary

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

Take a break from the city and head to Levi Ski Resort and Yllas Ski Resort. Head to Jemes Sport and LUVATTUMAA - Levi Ice Galleryfor some retail therapy. Take a break from Levi with a short trip to Pallas-Yllastunturi National Park in Muonio, about 58 minutes away.

To see where to stay, ratings, other places to visit, and more tourist information, refer to the Levi day trip planner.

Naga, Philippines to Levi is an approximately 29-hour combination of flight and car. The time zone changes from Philippine Standard Time (PST) to Eastern European Standard Time (EET), which is usually a -6 hour difference. Plan for cooler temperatures traveling from Naga in December, with highs in Levi at -6°C and lows at -15°C. Finish up your sightseeing early on the 5th (Thu) so you can travel to Tampere.

Finland's third largest city, Tampere boasts an array of cultural offerings and a lively music scene.

Get a sense of the local culture at Vitikkala Manor and Laukko Manor. Get outdoors at Rauhaniemi Beach and Riihiniemen Uimaranta. When in Tampere, make a side trip to see Seitsemisen Kansallispuisto in Ylojarvi, approximately Ylojarvi away. There's much more to do: indulge in some personalized pampering at some of the best spas, get a taste of the local shopping with Galleria Ronga, identify plant and animal life at Hatanpaa Arboretum, and take in the exciting artwork at Haihara Art Centre.

For more things to do, other places to visit, traveler tips, and more tourist information, use the Tampere online trip itinerary planner.

Traveling by flight from Levi to Tampere takes 5 hours. Alternatively, you can do a combination of bus and train; or drive. Traveling from Levi in December, things will get somewhat warmer in Tampere: highs are around 0°C and lows about -6°C. Cap off your sightseeing on the 8th (Sun) early enough to 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.

Head to Kamppi Shopping Centre and Okrafor some retail therapy. Sea Fortress Suomenlinna and Temppeliaukio Church will appeal to history buffs. Step out of Helsinki with an excursion to Nuuksio National Park in Espoo--about 48 minutes away. The adventure continues: take in the architecture and atmosphere at Helsinki Cathedral, stop by Katajanokka, contemplate in the serene atmosphere at Uspenskin Cathedral (Uspenskin Katedraali), and make a trip to Unexpected Visitor Sculpture (Odottamaton Vieras).

Plan trip to Helsinki with our itinerary maker to find out where to go and what to do.

You can drive from Tampere to Helsinki in 2 hours. Alternatively, you can take a train; or take a bus. Expect a bit warmer weather when traveling from Tampere in December: highs in Helsinki hover around 3°C, while lows dip to -3°C. Wrap up your sightseeing on the 11th (Wed) to allow time to travel back home.