11 days in Finland Itinerary

Lahti is a city and municipality in Finland.Lahti is the capital of the Päijänne Tavastia region. Start off your visit on the 8th (Sat): hit the slopes at Messila Maailma Oy Ski Center, ponder the design of Musical Fountain, and then take a stroll around Sibelius Hall.

For photos, traveler tips, maps, and tourist information, read Lahti trip planner.

Bangkok, Thailand to Lahti is an approximately 16-hour flight. You'll gain 5 hours traveling from Bangkok to Lahti due to the time zone difference. Expect cooler temperatures when traveling from Bangkok in December; daily highs in Lahti reach -1°C and lows reach -6°C. Wrap up your sightseeing on the 8th (Sat) to allow time 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.

Kick off your visit on the 9th (Sun): kick your exploration up a notch at Levi Ski Resort.

For ratings, other places to visit, reviews, and more tourist information, use the Levi road trip planning website .

Getting from Lahti to Levi by combination of train, flight, and bus takes about 4 hours. Other options: drive; or do a combination of train and bus. Traveling from Lahti in December, things will get a bit cooler in Levi: highs are around -6°C and lows about -15°C. Finish your sightseeing early on the 9th (Sun) so you can drive to Rovaniemi.

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

Start off your visit on the 10th (Mon): make a trip to Lordi's Square, take an exotic tour of a safari tour, see Santa Claus Office, then get in on the family fun at Santa Claus Village, and finally snap pictures at Lumberjack's Candle Bridge.

For ratings, reviews, maps, and more tourist information, read Rovaniemi online tour planner .

Traveling by car from Levi to Rovaniemi takes 2.5 hours. Alternatively, you can take a bus. Expect a daytime high around -6°C in December, and nighttime lows around -13°C. Wrap up your sightseeing on the 10th (Mon) early enough to travel to Mustasaari.

Korsholm is a municipality of Finland. Start off your visit on the 11th (Tue): explore the striking landscape at Kvarken Archipelago World Heritage Site.

To see photos, reviews, more things to do, and tourist information, refer to the Mustasaari travel planner.

Drive from Rovaniemi to Mustasaari in 7 hours. Alternatively, you can fly. Expect somewhat warmer temperatures when traveling from Rovaniemi in December; daily highs in Mustasaari reach 0°C and lows reach -5°C. Finish up your sightseeing early on the 11th (Tue) 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 12th (Wed): step into the grandiose world of Turku Castle, then kick back and relax at Ispoinen Beach and Sauna, then see the interesting displays at Luostarinmaki Handicrafts Museum, and finally contemplate in the serene atmosphere at Turku Cathedral.

To find other places to visit, where to stay, ratings, and tourist information, read our Turku sightseeing website .

You can drive from Mustasaari to Turku in 4.5 hours. Alternatively, you can fly. Expect a daytime high around 1°C in December, and nighttime lows around -4°C. Finish up your sightseeing early on the 12th (Wed) so you can go by car to Kimito Island.

On the 13th (Thu), enjoy the sea views from Archipelago National Park.

For reviews and more tourist information, read Kimito Island itinerary builder .

Drive from Turku to Kimito Island in 1.5 hours. Alternatively, you can take a bus. December in Kimito Island sees daily highs of 3°C and lows of -2°C at night. Finish up your sightseeing early on the 13th (Thu) 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.

Take a break from the city and head to Aurinkolahti Beach and Hietaranta Beach. Deepen your sense of the past at sights like Fortress of Suomenlinna and Rock Church. Next up on the itinerary: don't miss a visit to Hakaniemi Market, perfect your strike at Flamingo Entertainment Centre, take a stroll through Ullanlinna, and shop like a local with Old Market Hall.

To find more things to do, traveler tips, reviews, and more tourist information, go to the Helsinki online sightseeing planner .

Traveling by car from Kimito Island to Helsinki takes 2.5 hours. Alternatively, you can do a combination of bus and train; or take a bus. In December, plan for daily highs up to 3°C, and evening lows to -3°C. Finish up your sightseeing early on the 16th (Sun) so you can travel back home.