13 days in Lapland & Helsinki Itinerary

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

On the 25th (Mon), see Santa Claus Office, then don't miss a visit to Santa Claus Village, and then find something for the whole family at SantaPark - the Home Cavern of Santa Claus. On the next day, see exotic creatures in open habitats at a safari tour, take an in-depth tour of Arktikum, and then get curious at Pilke Science Centre.

To see traveler tips, photos, reviews, and tourist information, refer to the Rovaniemi online tour planner .

Singapore, Singapore to Rovaniemi is an approximately 18.5-hour flight. You can also do a combination of flight and train; or do a combination of flight and bus. You'll gain 6 hours traveling from Singapore to Rovaniemi due to the time zone difference. Plan for cooler temperatures traveling from Singapore in November, with highs in Rovaniemi at -2°C and lows at -7°C. Wrap up your sightseeing on the 26th (Tue) to allow time to 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 27th (Wed): hit the slopes at Yllas Ski Resort, tour the pleasant surroundings at Santa"s Cottage & Pet Farm, and then have some family-friendly fun at Kids' Land. Get ready for a full day of sightseeing on the next day: ski along the peaceful trails at Levi Ski Resort.

To find traveler tips, reviews, other places to visit, and tourist information, go to the Levi trip planner .

You can drive from Rovaniemi to Levi in 2.5 hours. Alternatively, you can take a bus. Traveling from Rovaniemi in November, plan for a bit cooler nights in Levi, with lows around -11°C. Finish up your sightseeing early on the 28th (Thu) so you can travel to Saariselka.

On the 29th (Fri), look for gifts at Hippupuoti Gift Shop, explore the striking landscape of Urho Kekkonen National Park, and then find something for the whole family at Angry Birds Activity Park.

Start your trip to Saariselka by creating a personalized itinerary on Inspirock.

Traveling by flight from Levi to Saariselka takes 3 hours. Alternatively, you can drive; or take a bus. In November, daytime highs in Saariselka are -3°C, while nighttime lows are -10°C. Finish up your sightseeing early on the 29th (Fri) so you can 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.

Kids will enjoy Linnanmaki Amusement Park and Heureka. You'll find plenty of places to visit near Helsinki: Inkoon kirkko (in Inkoo), Ahvenisto (in Hameenlinna) and Parola Tank Museum (in Parola). There's still lots to do: explore the galleries of Sea Fortress Suomenlinna, contemplate in the serene atmosphere at Uspenskin Cathedral (Uspenskin Katedraali), explore the engaging exhibits at Finnish Toy Museum Hevosenkenka, and kick back and relax at Bellevue Beach.

To find maps, reviews, photos, and tourist information, you can read our Helsinki day trip planner.

Traveling by flight from Saariselka to Helsinki takes 4.5 hours. Alternatively, you can do a combination of bus and flight; or drive. Traveling from Saariselka in November, things will get a bit warmer in Helsinki: highs are around 5°C and lows about 0°C. Finish your sightseeing early on the 6th (Fri) so you can travel back home.