13 days in Lapland & Helsinki Itinerary

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

Family-friendly places like SantaPark - the Home Cavern of Santa Claus and Snowman World Igloo Hotel will thrill your kids. There's still lots to do: make a trip to Santa Claus Village, see exotic creatures in open habitats at a safari tour, see Santa Claus Office, and take an in-depth tour of Arktikum.

To see more things to do, ratings, maps, and other tourist information, read Rovaniemi sightseeing planner.

Singapore, Singapore to Rovaniemi is an approximately 18.5- hour combination of flight and bus. You can also do a combination of flight, bus, and train; or do a combination of flight and train. The time zone changes from Singapore Standard Time to Eastern European Standard Time, which is usually a -6 hour difference. In November, Rovaniemi is cooler than Singapore - with highs of -2°C and lows of -7°C. Finish your sightseeing early on the 29th (Thu) so you can drive 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 (Fri): explore the striking landscape of Pallas-Yllastunturi National Park, then bet on your favorite at Icekarting Levi, and then look for all kinds of wild species at Santa"s Cottage & Pet Farm. Get ready for a full day of sightseeing on the next day: stroll through Levi Ski Resort.

For photos, maps, ratings, and tourist information, refer to the Levi road trip tool.

Getting from Rovaniemi to Levi by car takes about 2.5 hours. Other options: take a bus. Traveling from Rovaniemi in November, Levi is a bit cooler at night with lows of -11°C. Finish your sightseeing early on the 1st (Sat) to allow enough 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.

Family-friendly places like Korkeasaari Zoo and The Swimming Stadium will thrill your kids. Pack the 3rd (Mon) with family-friendly diversions at Linnanmaki Amusement Park. There's lots more to do: take in the architecture and atmosphere at Helsinki Cathedral, make a trip to Senate Square, explore the world behind art at Kansallisgalleria, and step into the grandiose world of Sea Fortress Suomenlinna.

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Getting from Levi to Helsinki by combination of bus and flight takes about 4.5 hours. Other options: drive; or do a combination of bus and train. Prepare for somewhat warmer weather when traveling from Levi in December: high temperatures in Helsinki hover around 3°C and lows are around -3°C. Wrap up your sightseeing on the 7th (Fri) to allow time to travel back home.