13 days in Lapland & Helsinki Itinerary
13 days in Lapland & Helsinki Itinerary
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13 days in Lapland & Helsinki Itinerary
Start: Bangkok
Fly:
17h
1
Rovaniemi
— 4 nights
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Drive:
2h
2
Kittila
— 1 night
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Drive:
3h 30min
3
Kemi
— 1 night
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Fly:
4h 15min
4
Helsinki
— 3 nights
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Fly:
14h
End: Bangkok
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4
nights
Rovaniemi
4
nights

Official Hometown of Santa Claus
An urban center set amongst the great Arctic wilderness, Rovaniemi serves as the capital of Lapland province.Go for a jaunt from Rovaniemi to Luosto to see Amethyst Mine Lapland about 1h 35 min away. And it doesn't end there: find something for the whole family at Santa Claus Village, engage your brain at Pilke Science Centre, take an in-depth tour of Arktikum, and explore the fascinating underground world of Syvasenvaara Fell.
For photos, traveler tips, and tourist information, use the Rovaniemi online tour builder .
Bangkok, Thailand to Rovaniemi is an approximately 17-hour combination of bus and flight. You can also do a combination of bus, flight, and train; or do a combination of bus and flight. The time zone difference moving from Indochina Time (ICT) to Eastern European Time (EET) is minus 5 hours. In December, Rovaniemi is colder than Bangkok - with highs of -6°C and lows of -13°C. Wrap up your sightseeing by early afternoon on the 29th (Sat) to allow enough time to drive to Kittila.
Things to do in Rovaniemi
Side Trip
Amethyst Mine Lapland
Find places to stay Dec 25 — 29:
Highlights from your plan

Santa Claus Village
3:00pm, Tue Dec 25

Arktikum
10:30am, Tue Dec 25

SantaPark - the Home Cavern of Santa Claus
2:00pm, Wed Dec 26
1
night
Kittila
1
night

Kittilä is a municipality of Finland and a popular holiday resort.It is located in northern Finland north of the Arctic Circle within the Lapland region. Start off your visit on the 29th (Sat): make a trip to Giewont Husky Adventures.
For other places to visit, reviews, traveler tips, and tourist information, use the Kittila day trip planning tool .
Traveling by car from Rovaniemi to Kittila takes 2 hours. Alternatively, you can take a bus. In December, plan for daily highs up to -5°C, and evening lows to -15°C. Wrap up your sightseeing on the 30th (Sun) early enough to drive to Kemi.
For other places to visit, reviews, traveler tips, and tourist information, use the Kittila day trip planning tool .
Traveling by car from Rovaniemi to Kittila takes 2 hours. Alternatively, you can take a bus. In December, plan for daily highs up to -5°C, and evening lows to -15°C. Wrap up your sightseeing on the 30th (Sun) early enough to drive to Kemi.
Things to do in Kittila
Side Trip
Levi
Find places to stay Dec 29 — 30:
Highlights from your plan

Ice Karting Levi
1:30pm, Sun Dec 30

Snow Village
5:00pm, Sun Dec 30

LUVATTUMAA - Levi Ice Gallery
10:00am, Sun Dec 30
1
night
Kemi
1
night

Kemi is a town and municipality of Finland. Kick off your visit on the 31st (Mon): take in the architecture and atmosphere at Tornio Church, then admire the masterpieces at Kemin Jalokivigalleria (Kemi Gemstone Gallery), and then contemplate in the serene atmosphere at Kemi Church.
To find other places to visit, more things to do, ratings, and tourist information, read our Kemi vacation planner .
Drive from Kittila to Kemi in 3.5 hours. Alternatively, you can do a combination of bus and train; or take a bus. In December, daytime highs in Kemi are -3°C, while nighttime lows are -11°C. You'll set off for Helsinki on the 1st (Tue).
To find other places to visit, more things to do, ratings, and tourist information, read our Kemi vacation planner .
Drive from Kittila to Kemi in 3.5 hours. Alternatively, you can do a combination of bus and train; or take a bus. In December, daytime highs in Kemi are -3°C, while nighttime lows are -11°C. You'll set off for Helsinki on the 1st (Tue).
Things to do in Kemi
Side Trip
Tornio Church
Find places to stay Dec 30 — Jan 1:
Highlights from your plan

Kemin Jalokivigalleria (Kemi Gemstone Gallery)
2:00pm, Mon Dec 31

Sampo Icebreaker
11:30am, Mon Dec 31

Kemi Church
4:00pm, Mon Dec 31
3
nights
Helsinki
3
nights

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.Pack the 3rd (Thu) with family-friendly diversions at Linnanmaki Amusement Park. And it doesn't end there: admire the landmark architecture of Rock Church, take in the spiritual surroundings of Uspenskin Cathedral (Uspenskin Katedraali), explore the galleries of Seurasaari Island and Open-Air Museum, and admire the masterpieces at Kansallisgalleria.
For photos, reviews, other places to visit, and more tourist information, read Helsinki trip itinerary planning tool .
You can fly from Kemi to Helsinki in 4.5 hours. Alternatively, you can do a combination of train and flight; or drive. Prepare for a bit warmer weather when traveling from Kemi in January: high temperatures in Helsinki hover around -3°C and lows are around -9°C. Wrap up your sightseeing on the 4th (Fri) to allow time to travel back home.
Things to do in Helsinki
Find places to stay Jan 1 — 4:
Highlights from your plan

Sea Fortress Suomenlinna
2:30pm, Fri Jan 4

Rock Church
10:00am, Wed Jan 2

Helsinki Cathedral
1:30pm, Wed Jan 2
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