12 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.

Take a break from the city and head to Aurinkolahti Beach and Haagan Alppiruusupuisto. Sea Fortress Suomenlinna and Ullanlinna are good opportunities to explore the local culture. And it doesn't end there: hunt for treasures at Old Market Hall, stroll through Hietaranta Beach, look for gifts at Digelius Music, and don't miss a visit to Market Square Kauppatori.

To find ratings, photos, more things to do, and other tourist information, read our Helsinki trip maker tool.

Singapore, Singapore to Helsinki is an approximately 15.5-hour flight. The time zone difference when traveling from Singapore to Helsinki is minus 6 hours. Plan for cooler temperatures traveling from Singapore in March, with highs in Helsinki at 3°C and lows at -5°C. Finish your sightseeing early on the 28th (Wed) to allow enough time to drive to Turku.

Sitting at the mouth of the Aura River, Turku is one of Finland's quaintest and most historically rich towns.

Start off your visit on the 29th (Thu): step into the grandiose world of Turku Castle, then kick back and relax at Ispoinen Beach and Sauna, and then contemplate the long history of Turku Cathedral.

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You can drive from Helsinki to Turku in 2 hours. Alternatively, you can take a train; or fly. In March, plan for daily highs up to 3°C, and evening lows to -5°C. Finish your sightseeing early on the 29th (Thu) to allow enough time to drive to Tampere.

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

Kick off your visit on the 30th (Fri): enjoy the sand and surf at Suolijarvi Beach and then stroll through Rauhaniemi Beach.

To see photos, traveler tips, where to stay, and more tourist information, go to the Tampere tour planner.

Traveling by car from Turku to Tampere takes 2 hours. Alternatively, you can take a train; or take a bus. In March, daytime highs in Tampere are 3°C, while nighttime lows are -7°C. Finish your sightseeing early on the 30th (Fri) to allow enough time to drive to Tavastia Proper.

Tavastia Proper is a region of Finland. Kick off your visit on the 31st (Sat): pause for some serene contemplation at Holy Cross Church.

To see photos, traveler tips, and more tourist information, you can read our Tavastia Proper vacation planning website.

Traveling by car from Tampere to Tavastia Proper takes 1.5 hours. Alternatively, you can take a bus; or do a combination of train and bus. In March, daytime highs in Tavastia Proper are 1°C, while nighttime lows are -8°C. Wrap up your sightseeing by early afternoon on the 31st (Sat) to allow time for travel 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 1st (Sun): don't miss a visit to Santa Claus Village, then look for all kinds of wild species at Wildlife Areas, and then take an in-depth tour of Arktikum.

To find ratings, more things to do, and tourist information, use the Rovaniemi trip itinerary builder website.

Getting from Tavastia Proper to Rovaniemi by combination of bus, train, and flight takes about 5 hours. Other options: do a combination of bus and train; or drive. Traveling from Tavastia Proper in March, expect nights in Rovaniemi to be about the same, around -9°C, while days are little chillier, around -1°C. Finish your sightseeing early on the 1st (Sun) so you can travel back home.