13 days in Helsinki & Lapland Itinerary
13 days in Helsinki & Lapland Itinerary
Created using Inspirock Finland journey planner
Start: Singapore
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Helsinki
— 4 nights
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Inari
— 1 night
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Levi
— 3 nights
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Salla
— 1 night
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Rovaniemi
— 2 nights
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End: Singapore
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Daughter of the Baltic
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.Museum-lovers will appreciate Sea Fortress Suomenlinna and Seurasaari Island and Open-Air Museum. Get a sense of the local culture at Temppeliaukio Church and Uspenskin Cathedral (Uspenskin Katedraali). When in Helsinki, make a side trip to see Nuuksio National Park in Espoo, approximately Espoo away. There's much more to do: wander the streets of Katajanokka, stop by Ullanlinna, admire the masterpieces at Taidekoti Kirpila, and pause for some serene contemplation at Helsinki Cathedral.
For ratings, traveler tips, other places to visit, and more tourist information, you can read our Helsinki trip planner.
Singapore, Singapore to Helsinki is an approximately 15.5-hour flight. Due to the time zone difference, you'll gain 6 hours traveling from Singapore to Helsinki. Prepare for colder weather when traveling from Singapore in December: high temperatures in Helsinki hover around 3°C and lows are around -3°C. Wrap up your sightseeing on the 15th (Sun) to allow time to travel to Inari.
Things to do in Helsinki
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Inari is Finland's largest, most sparsely populated municipality, with four official languages, more than any other in the country. Start off your visit on the 16th (Mon): explore the venue of The Sami Cultural Centre Sajos, then pause for some serene contemplation at Pielpajarvi Wilderness Church, and then see the interesting displays at Siida - Sami Museum and Nature Center.
For traveler tips, reviews, more things to do, and more tourist information, read Inari trip itinerary maker tool.
Traveling by flight from Helsinki to Inari takes 4.5 hours. Alternatively, you can drive; or do a combination of train and bus. While traveling from Helsinki, expect slightly colder days and much colder nights in Inari, ranging from highs of -7°C to lows of -17°C. Finish your sightseeing early on the 16th (Mon) to allow enough time to travel to Levi.
For traveler tips, reviews, more things to do, and more tourist information, read Inari trip itinerary maker tool.
Traveling by flight from Helsinki to Inari takes 4.5 hours. Alternatively, you can drive; or do a combination of train and bus. While traveling from Helsinki, expect slightly colder days and much colder nights in Inari, ranging from highs of -7°C to lows of -17°C. Finish your sightseeing early on the 16th (Mon) to allow enough time to travel to Levi.
Things to do in Inari
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Finland's largest and most popular ski resort, the fell of Levi provides excellent slopes and lively nightlife in an enchanting setting.Get in touch with nature at Levi Ski Resort and Pallas-Yllastunturi National Park. There's still lots to do: hit the slopes at Yllas Ski Resort and make a trip to Giewont Husky Adventures.
To see other places to visit, traveler tips, reviews, and more tourist information, use the Levi trip itinerary planner.
Getting from Inari to Levi by flight takes about 3 hours. Other options: drive; or take a bus. In December, daily temperatures in Levi can reach -6°C, while at night they dip to -15°C. Finish your sightseeing early on the 19th (Thu) so you can travel to Salla.
Things to do in Levi
Side Trips
Find places to stay Dec 16 — 19:
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Salla is a municipality of Finland, located in Lapland. Kick off your visit on the 20th (Fri): hit the slopes at Salla Ski Resort and then take an in-depth tour of Salla Museum of War & Reconstruction.
To see more things to do, maps, traveler tips, and tourist information, go to the Salla road trip app.
Traveling by car from Levi to Salla takes 4 hours. In December, plan for daily highs up to -7°C, and evening lows to -16°C. Wrap up your sightseeing on the 20th (Fri) early enough to travel to Rovaniemi.
To see more things to do, maps, traveler tips, and tourist information, go to the Salla road trip app.
Traveling by car from Levi to Salla takes 4 hours. In December, plan for daily highs up to -7°C, and evening lows to -16°C. Wrap up your sightseeing on the 20th (Fri) early enough to travel to Rovaniemi.
Things to do in Salla
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Official Hometown of Santa Claus
An urban center set amongst the great Arctic wilderness, Rovaniemi serves as the capital of Lapland province.On the 21st (Sat), get engrossed in the history at Arktikum and then take a memorable tour with Feelapland. On the next day, make a trip to Santa Claus Village, then see Santa Claus Office, then examine the collection at Christmas House Santa, and finally take in the architecture and atmosphere at Rovaniemi Church.
For maps, photos, more things to do, and more tourist information, read our Rovaniemi online tour itinerary planner.
Drive from Salla to Rovaniemi in 2 hours. December in Rovaniemi sees daily highs of -6°C and lows of -13°C at night. Wrap up your sightseeing on the 22nd (Sun) to allow time to travel back home.
Things to do in Rovaniemi
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Lapland travel guide
The wild expanses of Lapland promise spectacular scenery, adventure, and rich cultural experiences. As the country's northernmost region, it sits well above the Arctic Circle. Despite also being the largest region, in Lapland just 3.4 percent of the Finnish population calls this great stretch of land home, leaving plenty of room for pristine lakes, dense forest, and seven unspoiled national parks. An abundance of well-marked trails await hikers of all levels, while more remote and rugged adventures beckon experienced explorers. Music is of particular importance in these parts, so try to catch a concert or dance performance during your stay.