11 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.

For photos, other places to visit, ratings, and more tourist information, you can read our Helsinki trip itinerary planner.

Doha, Qatar to Helsinki is an approximately 9.5-hour flight. You can also drive. The time zone difference moving from Arabian Standard Time (AST) to Eastern European Standard Time (EET) is minus 1 hour. Traveling from Doha in April, things will get colder in Helsinki: highs are around 9°C and lows about 0°C. You will leave for Lahti on the 6th (Sat).

Lahti is a city and municipality in Finland.Lahti is the capital of the Päijänne Tavastia region. Start off your visit on the 7th (Sun): ponder the design of Musical Fountain, then see the interesting displays at Motorcycle Museum of Finland, then enjoy some diversion at Lahti Sports Center, and finally have fun at Laune Central Park.

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You can take a train from Helsinki to Lahti in 1.5 hours. Other options are to drive; or take a bus. In April, daytime highs in Lahti are 8°C, while nighttime lows are -1°C. Finish up your sightseeing early on the 7th (Sun) so you can go by car to Mikkeli.

Mikkeli is a town and municipality in Finland. For where to stay, reviews, other places to visit, and other tourist information, read Mikkeli road trip planning site.

You can drive from Lahti to Mikkeli in 1.5 hours. Alternatively, you can take a bus; or take a train. In April in Mikkeli, expect temperatures between 9°C during the day and -3°C at night. On the 7th (Sun), you're off to Jyvaskyla.

Jyväskylä is a city and municipality in Finland and in the western part of the Finnish Lakeland. Start off your visit on the 8th (Mon): test your team's savvy at popular escape rooms, brush up on your military savvy at Finnish Air Force Museum, learn more about the world around you at Natural History Museum of Central Finland, then tour the pleasant surroundings at Tourujoen Luontopolku, and finally examine the collection at The Craft Museum of Finland.

For where to stay, ratings, reviews, and other tourist information, you can read our Jyvaskyla route planning app.

Traveling by car from Mikkeli to Jyvaskyla takes 2 hours. Alternatively, you can take a bus; or take a train. In April, daily temperatures in Jyvaskyla can reach 7°C, while at night they dip to -3°C. Wrap up your sightseeing on the 9th (Tue) early enough to drive to Oulu.

Oulu is a city and municipality of inhabitants in the region of Northern Ostrobothnia, Finland. Kick off your visit on the 9th (Tue): don't miss a visit to Kauppahalli, then stroll around Hupisaaret Park, then test your team's savvy at popular escape rooms, and finally get your game on at Oulu Climbing Centre.

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You can drive from Jyvaskyla to Oulu in 4.5 hours. Other options are to take a bus; or fly. April in Oulu sees daily highs of 5°C and lows of -3°C at night. Wrap up your sightseeing on the 9th (Tue) early enough to travel to Muonio.

Muonio is a municipality of Finland.The town is located in far northern Finland above the Arctic Circle on the country's western border, within the area of the former Lappi province. On the 10th (Wed), take a memorable tour with Torassieppi Reindeer Farm & Cottages.

For where to stay, traveler tips, ratings, and other tourist information, refer to the Muonio day trip app.

Getting from Oulu to Muonio by car takes about 5 hours. Other options: do a combination of flight and car. Expect a bit cooler temperatures when traveling from Oulu in April; daily highs in Muonio reach 1°C and lows reach -7°C. Wrap up your sightseeing by early afternoon on the 10th (Wed) to allow time for travel to Saariselka.

Outdoor pursuits--ranging from cross-country skiing and snowmobiling to reindeer safaris and chasing Northern Lights--draw the largest number of tourists to Saariselka.

On the 11th (Thu), get interesting insight from Tours, then pause for some serene contemplation at Saariselka S:t Paulus Chapel, and then look for gifts at Hippupuoti Gift Shop.

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Drive from Muonio to Saariselka in 4 hours. In April, daily temperatures in Saariselka can reach 3°C, while at night they dip to -6°C. Finish your sightseeing early on the 11th (Thu) to allow enough time to drive to Rovaniemi.

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

You've now added Ranua Zoo to your itinerary. On the 12th (Fri), learn about wildlife with up-close encounters at Ranua Zoo, see Santa Claus Office, then don't miss a visit to Santa Claus Village, and finally tour the pleasant surroundings at Ounasvaaran Hiihtokeskus Oy.

To find maps, more things to do, traveler tips, and tourist information, use the Rovaniemi trip planner.

You can drive from Saariselka to Rovaniemi in 3.5 hours. Alternatively, you can take a bus. In April in Rovaniemi, expect temperatures between 3°C during the day and -3°C at night. Cap off your sightseeing on the 12th (Fri) early enough to travel to Kemijarvi.

Kemijärvi is a municipality of Finland. Start off your visit on the 13th (Sat): identify plant and animal life at Kopara Reindeer Park and then hit the slopes at Pyhatunturi.

To find traveler tips, other places to visit, reviews, and more tourist information, you can read our Kemijarvi trip itinerary site.

You can drive from Rovaniemi to Kemijarvi in 1.5 hours. In April, plan for daily highs up to 3°C, and evening lows to -5°C. On the 14th (Sun), wrap the sightseeing up by early afternoon so you can travel back home.