12 days in Saariselka & Helsinki Itinerary

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

Visit Saariselka S:t Paulus Chapel and Pielpajarvi Wilderness Church for their historical value. Let the collections at Siida - Sami Museum and Nature Center and Gold Prospector Museum capture your imagination. You'll find plenty of places to visit near Saariselka: Inari (Inari Reindeer Farm & Reindeer Farm Petri Mattus). categoryPhrases.sentence.On_the_day_spend_an_exhilarating_day_on_the_slopes_at. Spend the 5th (Sun) exploring nature at Lemmenjoki National Park. There's much more to do: fly down the slopes at Urho Kekkonen National Park, stop by Shamaan Design - Lappi Shop, and have a few drinks at Saariselka Bowling.

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Pune, India to Saariselka is an approximately 25-hour combination of flight and car. Due to the time zone difference, you'll gain 3.5 hours traveling from Pune to Saariselka. In May in Saariselka, expect temperatures between 11°C during the day and 1°C at night. Wrap up your sightseeing on the 6th (Mon) 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.

Your cultural itinerary includes sights like Mannerheim Museum and Snappertunan kirkko. Take a break from the city and head to Bellevue Beach and Hiidenvuori. Get out of town with these interesting Helsinki side-trips: Arboretum Mustila (in Elimaki), Sipoonkorven Kansallispuisto (in Vantaa) and Castle Hill (in Porvoo). Next up on the itinerary: explore the world behind art at Kansallisgalleria, delve into the lush surroundings at Niivermaki Nature Conservation Area, contemplate the long history of Urho Kekkonen Museum Tamminiemi, and admire the landmark architecture of Hvittrask.

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You can fly from Saariselka to Helsinki in 5 hours. Other options are to do a combination of bus and train; or drive. Plan for a bit warmer temperatures traveling from Saariselka in May, with highs in Helsinki at 18°C and lows at 7°C. Finish up your sightseeing early on the 11th (Sat) so you can travel back home.