12 days in Finland Itinerary

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

Deepen your sense of the past at sights like German Soldier s Cemetery and Rovaniemi Church. You'll explore the less-touristy side of things at LAURI and Syvasenvaara Fell. There's lots more to do: identify plant and animal life at Wildlife Areas, take an in-depth tour of Arktikum, examine the collection at Santa's House of Snowmobiles, and find something for the whole family at Santa Claus Village.

To find other places to visit, maps, ratings, and other tourist information, go to the Rovaniemi driving holiday planner.

Mumbai, India to Rovaniemi is an approximately 18.5-hour flight. You can also do a combination of flight and bus; or do a combination of flight and train. Due to the time zone difference, you'll gain 3 hours traveling from Mumbai to Rovaniemi. In November, Rovaniemi is cooler than Mumbai - with highs of -2°C and lows of -7°C. Finish up your sightseeing early on the 29th (Fri) so you can go by car 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 30th (Sat): glide through natural beauty at Levi Ski Resort. On the 1st (Sun), you'll have a packed day of sightseeing: explore and take pictures at Ice Karting Levi, then don't miss a visit to Giewont Husky Adventures, then look for gifts at Akaslompolo Sportshop, and finally see the interesting displays at The Sarestoniemi Museum.

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Traveling by car from Rovaniemi to Levi takes 2.5 hours. Alternatively, you can take a bus. Plan for little chillier nights when traveling from Rovaniemi in November since evenings lows in Levi dip to -11°C. Cap off your sightseeing on the 1st (Sun) early enough 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), get your bearings at The Sami Cultural Centre Sajos, see the interesting displays at Siida, and then take in the architecture and atmosphere at Pielpajarvi Wilderness Church. Here are some ideas for day two: go for a walk through Otsamo Fell and then pause for some serene contemplation at Saint Tryphon Pechenga Orthodox Church.

To see more things to do, reviews, other places to visit, and tourist information, you can read our Inari itinerary planning app .

Getting from Levi to Inari by combination of bus, flight, and shuttle takes about 2.5 hours. Other options: drive; or take a bus. Expect a daytime high around -7°C in December, and nighttime lows around -17°C. Cap off your sightseeing on the 3rd (Tue) early enough to travel to Hanko.

Hanko is a bilingual port town and municipality on the south coast of Finland, 130km west of Helsinki. On the 4th (Wed), stroll through Bellevue Beach, take in panoramic vistas at Hanko Water Tower, then steep yourself in history at Pike's Gut, and finally take an in-depth tour of Hanko Museum.

To see more things to do, traveler tips, and more tourist information, read Hanko travel planner.

Use the Route module to find suitable travel options from Inari to Hanko. Plan for a bit warmer temperatures traveling from Inari in December, with highs in Hanko at 1°C and lows at -4°C. Wrap up your sightseeing on the 4th (Wed) to allow 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.

Start off your visit on the 5th (Thu): contemplate in the serene atmosphere at Rock Church, hunt for treasures at Hakaniemi Market, wander the streets of Katajanokka, then brush up on your military savvy at Sea Fortress Suomenlinna, and finally take an in-depth tour of Seurasaari Island and Open-Air Museum. Here are some ideas for day two: explore the world behind art at Kansallisgalleria and then stroll through Aurinkolahti Beach.

To find ratings, reviews, and tourist information, read Helsinki tour itinerary planner.

Drive from Hanko to Helsinki in 2 hours. In December in Helsinki, expect temperatures between 3°C during the day and -3°C at night. Wrap up your sightseeing on the 6th (Fri) early enough to travel back home.