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 2nd (Mon): find something for the whole family at SantaPark - the Home Cavern of Santa Claus, then see Santa Claus Office, and then find something for the whole family at Santa Claus Village. Get ready for a full day of sightseeing on the next day: catch some excitement at Feelapland, stop by LAURI, and then get engrossed in the history at Arktikum.

For traveler tips, more things to do, ratings, and more tourist information, read our Rovaniemi trip itinerary builder website .

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. The time zone difference moving from Singapore Time (SGT) to Eastern European Time (EET) is minus 6 hours. Expect cooler temperatures when traveling from Singapore in December; daily highs in Rovaniemi reach -6°C and lows reach -13°C. Cap off your sightseeing on the 3rd (Tue) early enough to go by car to Levi.

Finland's largest and most popular ski resort, the fell of Levi provides excellent slopes and lively nightlife in an enchanting setting.

Start off your visit on the 4th (Wed): ski along the peaceful trails at Levi Ski Resort. Get ready for a full day of sightseeing on the next day: have some family-friendly fun at Kid's Land, make a trip to Giewont Husky Adventures, stroll through Santa"s Cottage & Pet Farm, then explore and take pictures at Ice Karting Levi, and finally get your game on at G2 Ice Karting Levi.

For more things to do, maps, other places to visit, and tourist information, use the Levi road trip planning site .

Traveling by car from Rovaniemi to Levi takes 2.5 hours. Alternatively, you can take a bus. In December, daytime highs in Levi are -6°C, while nighttime lows are -15°C. Wrap up your sightseeing on the 5th (Thu) to allow time to drive to Akaslompolo.

Start off your visit on the 6th (Fri): tour the pleasant surroundings at Pallas-Yllastunturi National Park. Get ready for a full day of sightseeing on the 7th (Sat): make a trip to Snow Village, look for gifts at Akaslompolo Sportshop, and then fly down the slopes at Yllas Ski Resort.

For maps, photos, traveler tips, and other tourist information, read Akaslompolo online road trip planner .

You can drive from Levi to Akaslompolo in 1.5 hours. Another option is to take a bus. In December in Akaslompolo, expect temperatures between -5°C during the day and -15°C at night. Cap off your sightseeing on the 7th (Sat) early enough to travel to Koli National Park.

On the 8th (Sun), take in panoramic vistas at Rasavaara Observation tower, fly down the slopes at Ukko-Koli, and then get outside with Neitikoski Rapids. On the next day, trek along Akka-Koli Hill, don't miss a visit to Paateri, then see the interesting displays at Pielisen Museum, and finally stop by Koli Shop Retkitupa.

To find where to stay, reviews, and more tourist information, you can read our Koli National Park trip itinerary builder tool .

Traveling by car from Akaslompolo to Koli National Park takes 8 hours. Alternatively, you can fly. Traveling from Akaslompolo in December, Koli National Park is somewhat warmer at night with lows of -9°C. Wrap up your sightseeing on the 9th (Mon) to allow 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.

Change things up with a short trip to Nuuksio National Park in Espoo (about 46 minutes away). Pack the 13th (Fri) with family-friendly diversions at Linnanmaki Amusement Park. There's lots more to do: brush up on your military savvy at Sea Fortress Suomenlinna, hunt for treasures at Market Square Kauppatori, pause for some serene contemplation at Helsinki Cathedral, and get to know the fascinating history of The Esplanadi Park.

To see photos, ratings, maps, and tourist information, read our Helsinki planning site .

Explore your travel options from Koli National Park to Helsinki with the Route module. In December, Helsinki is somewhat warmer than Koli National Park - with highs of 3°C and lows of -3°C. Finish your sightseeing early on the 13th (Fri) so you can travel back home.