12 days in Finland Itinerary

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

Explore hidden gems such as Ounasvaaran Hiihtokeskus Oy and German Soldier s Cemetery. Satisfy your inner culture vulture at Arktikum and Santa's House of Snowmobiles. Next up on the itinerary: take an exotic tour of a safari tour, see Santa Claus Office, Head underground at Syvasenvaara Fell, and don't miss a visit to Santa Claus Village.

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Mumbai, India to Rovaniemi is an approximately 18-hour flight. The time zone difference when traveling from Mumbai to Rovaniemi is minus 3.5 hours. Traveling from Mumbai in November, things will get much colder in Rovaniemi: highs are around -2°C and lows about -7°C. Finish your sightseeing early on the 29th (Fri) so you can 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.

Start off your visit on the 30th (Sat): explore the landscape on two wheels at Levi Ski Resort. On the 1st (Sun), you'll have a packed day of sightseeing: bet on your favorite at Icekarting Levi, then don't miss a visit to Giewont Husky Adventures, then look for gifts at Akaslompolo Sportshop, and finally explore the world behind art at Sarestoniemi Museum.

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Getting from Rovaniemi to Levi by car takes about 2.5 hours. Other options: take a bus. Expect a bit cooler evenings in Levi when traveling from Rovaniemi in November, with lows around -11°C. Finish your sightseeing early on the 1st (Sun) to allow enough time to travel to Inari.

Inari is Finland's largest, most sparsely populated municipality, with four official languages, more than any other in the country. On the 2nd (Mon), tour or see a show at The Sami Cultural Centre Sajos, see the interesting displays at Siida - Sami Museum and Nature Center, and then pause for some serene contemplation at Pielpajarvi Wilderness Church. Here are some ideas for day two: get great views at Otsamo Fell and then contemplate in the serene atmosphere at Saint Tryphon Pechenga Orthodox Church.

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Traveling by flight from Levi to Inari takes 3 hours. Alternatively, you can drive; or take a bus. In December, plan for daily highs up to -7°C, and evening lows to -17°C. Finish up your sightseeing early on the 3rd (Tue) so you can travel to Hanko.

Hanko is a bilingual port town and municipality on the south coast of Finland, 130km west of Helsinki. Kick off your visit on the 4th (Wed): kick back and relax at Bellevue Beach, enjoy breathtaking views from Hanko Water Tower, then contemplate the long history of Pike's Gut, and finally take an in-depth tour of Hanko Museum.

To see ratings, traveler tips, other places to visit, and tourist information, read our Hanko online trip itinerary builder.

Use the Route module to find suitable travel options from Inari to Hanko. In December, Hanko is somewhat warmer than Inari - with highs of 1°C and lows of -4°C. Cap off your sightseeing on the 4th (Wed) early enough 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.

Kick off your visit on the 5th (Thu): admire the striking features of Temppeliaukio Church, hunt for treasures at Hakaniemi Market, wander the streets of Katajanokka, then step into the grandiose world of Sea Fortress Suomenlinna, and finally take an in-depth tour of Seurasaari Island and Open-Air Museum. On the 6th (Fri), you'll have a packed day of sightseeing: explore the world behind art at Kansallisgalleria and then kick back and relax at Aurinkolahti Beach.

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Traveling by car from Hanko to Helsinki takes 2 hours. In December, plan for daily highs up to 3°C, and evening lows to -3°C. Finish your sightseeing early on the 6th (Fri) so you can travel back home.