14 days in Finland Itinerary

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

Kick off your visit on the 23rd (Sun): don't miss a visit to Lordi's Square, then see exotic creatures in open habitats at a safari tour, then see Santa Claus Office, and finally make a trip to Santa Claus Village. Get ready for a full day of sightseeing on the next day: find something for the whole family at SantaPark - the Home Cavern of Santa Claus, take an in-depth tour of Arktikum, and then pause for some serene contemplation at Rovaniemi Church.

To find ratings, maps, photos, and other tourist information, you can read our Rovaniemi travel itinerary planner.

Dubai, United Arab Emirates to Rovaniemi is an approximately 13.5-hour flight. You can also drive. The time zone difference moving from Gulf Standard Time to Eastern European Standard Time is minus 2 hours. Prepare for much colder weather when traveling from Dubai in December: high temperatures in Rovaniemi hover around -6°C and lows are around -13°C. Wrap up your sightseeing on the 24th (Mon) 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.

On the 25th (Tue), don't miss a visit to Lapland Hotels SnowVillage, then bet on your favorite at Icekarting Levi, then make a trip to LUVATTUMAA - Levi Ice Gallery, and finally take a stroll through Ounasjoki - River for activities. Get ready for a full day of sightseeing on the next day: explore the landscape on two wheels at Levi Ski Resort.

For ratings, reviews, photos, and more tourist information, read Levi road trip app.

Getting from Rovaniemi to Levi by car takes about 2.5 hours. Other options: take a bus. In December, daytime highs in Levi are -6°C, while nighttime lows are -15°C. Finish up your sightseeing early on the 26th (Wed) so you can travel to Turku.

Sitting at the mouth of the Aura River, Turku is one of Finland's quaintest and most historically rich towns.

Start off your visit on the 27th (Thu): contemplate the long history of Turku Cathedral, get engrossed in the history at Ett Hem Museum, then relax and rejuvenate at Ispoinen Beach and Sauna, then have some family-friendly fun at Moomin World, and finally browse the collection at Turku City Library. On the next day, have fun at Adventure Park, see the interesting displays at Luostarinmaen Kasityolaismuseo, then take an in-depth tour of Aboa Vetus & Ars Nova, and finally explore the historical opulence of Turku Castle.

To see where to stay, reviews, traveler tips, and other tourist information, go to the Turku road trip planner.

Fly from Levi to Turku in 5 hours. Alternatively, you can drive; or do a combination of bus and train. Traveling from Levi in December, things will get somewhat warmer in Turku: highs are around 1°C and lows about -4°C. Wrap up your sightseeing on the 28th (Fri) to allow time to drive to Tampere.

Finland's third largest city, Tampere boasts an array of cultural offerings and a lively music scene.

Kick off your visit on the 29th (Sat): take in panoramic vistas at Pyynikki Park and Observation Tower, kick back and relax at Rauhaniemi Beach, then take in the spiritual surroundings of Tampereen Tuomiokirkko, and finally take in the exciting artwork at Galleria Ronga. Get ready for a full day of sightseeing on the next day: look and learn at Sarkanniemi Theme Park.

To see traveler tips, where to stay, more things to do, and other tourist information, refer to the Tampere online itinerary planner.

Traveling by car from Turku to Tampere takes 2 hours. Alternatively, you can take a train; or take a bus. In December, daily temperatures in Tampere can reach 0°C, while at night they dip to -6°C. Wrap up your sightseeing on the 30th (Sun) early enough to drive 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.

Pack the 2nd (Wed) with family-friendly diversions at Linnanmaki Amusement Park. There's much more to do: explore the historical opulence of Sea Fortress Suomenlinna, get engrossed in the history at The National Museum of Finland, stroll through The Esplanadi Park, and make a trip to Senate Square.

To find ratings, where to stay, photos, and more tourist information, refer to the Helsinki online holiday planner.

You can drive from Tampere to Helsinki in 2 hours. Alternatively, you can take a train; or take a bus. Traveling from Tampere in December, you will find days in Helsinki are somewhat warmer (3°C), and nights are about the same (-3°C). Wrap up your sightseeing by early afternoon on the 4th (Fri) to allow enough time to travel back home.