15 days in Finland Itinerary

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

Eschew the tourist crowds and head to Ranua Zoo and Arctic Emotions Oy. The adventure continues: don't miss a visit to Santa Claus Village, look for gifts at LAURI Handicraft Shop & Atelier, experience rural life at Poro Farmi, and see Santa Claus Office.

To find other places to visit, where to stay, traveler tips, and tourist information, use the Rovaniemi day trip planning site .

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 changes from Singapore Time (SGT) to Eastern European Time (EET), which is usually a -6 hour difference. Traveling from Singapore in April, things will get much colder in Rovaniemi: highs are around 3°C and lows about -3°C. Wrap up your sightseeing on the 8th (Wed) 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 9th (Thu), make a trip to Snow Village, then take an exotic tour of a safari tour, and then join the crowd at Icekarting Levi. On the 10th (Fri), you'll have a packed day of sightseeing: fly down the slopes at Kids' Land and then get interesting insight from Levi Ski Resort.

For other places to visit, maps, where to stay, and other tourist information, go to the Levi road trip planning site .

Getting from Rovaniemi to Levi by car takes about 2.5 hours. Other options: take a bus. In April, daily temperatures in Levi can reach 3°C, while at night they dip to -4°C. Finish your sightseeing early on the 10th (Fri) to allow enough time to travel to Tampere.

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

On the 11th (Sat), take in the architecture and atmosphere at Church of St. Alexander Nevsky and St. Nicholas, then take in the spiritual surroundings of Tampereen Tuomiokirkko, then test your problem-solving skills at popular escape rooms, and finally identify plant and animal life at Hatanpaa Arboretum. On the next day, enjoy breathtaking views from Pyynikki Park and Observation Tower, then take in panoramic vistas at Nasinneula Tower, then see the interesting displays at Vapriikin Museokeskus, and finally pause for some serene contemplation at Finlayson Church.

To see ratings, traveler tips, more things to do, and more tourist information, read our Tampere trip itinerary maker .

Fly from Levi to Tampere in 5 hours. Alternatively, you can do a combination of flight and train; or drive. Traveling from Levi in April, expect nights in Tampere to be about the same, around -1°C, while days are a bit warmer, around 8°C. Cap off your sightseeing on the 12th (Sun) early enough to catch the train to Turku.

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

On the 13th (Mon), browse the different shops at Turun Kauppahalli, then step into the grandiose world of Turku Castle, and then examine the collection at Luostarinmaen Kasityolaismuseo. On the 14th (Tue), you'll have a packed day of sightseeing: contemplate in the serene atmosphere at Turku Cathedral, delve into the distant past at Aboa Vetus & Ars Nova, and then get lost in a book at Turku City Library.

To see reviews, more things to do, other places to visit, and other tourist information, go to the Turku online trip itinerary builder .

Traveling by train from Tampere to Turku takes 2 hours. Alternatively, you can drive; or do a combination of train and flight. Expect a daytime high around 9°C in April, and nighttime lows around -1°C. Wrap up your sightseeing on the 14th (Tue) to allow time 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.

Discover out-of-the-way places like Seurasaari Island and Open-Air Museum and Room Escape Games. Take a break from Helsinki with a short trip to Porvoo Old Town in Porvoo, about 50 minutes away. There's much more to do: explore the historical opulence of Sea Fortress Suomenlinna, take in the architecture and atmosphere at Helsinki Cathedral, browse the eclectic array of goods at Hakaniemi Market, and admire the striking features of Temppeliaukio Church.

To find ratings, traveler tips, reviews, and other tourist information, refer to the Helsinki road trip planner.

Traveling by car from Turku to Helsinki takes 2 hours. Alternatively, you can take a train; or fly. In April in Helsinki, expect temperatures between 9°C during the day and 0°C at night. Finish up your sightseeing early on the 19th (Sun) so you can travel back home.