16 days in Finland Itinerary

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 24th (Mon) with family-friendly diversions at Linnanmaki Amusement Park. Next up on the itinerary: step into the grandiose world of Sea Fortress Suomenlinna, admire the striking features of Temppeliaukio Church, explore the world behind art at Kansallisgalleria, and make a trip to Senate Square.

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Dallas, USA to Helsinki is an approximately 18-hour flight. Due to the time zone difference, you'll lose 8 hours traveling from Dallas to Helsinki. Traveling from Dallas in December, you will find days in Helsinki are much colder (37°F), and nights are slightly colder (27°F). Wrap up your sightseeing on the 25th (Tue) early enough to drive to Turku.

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

Kick off your visit on the 26th (Wed): get lost in a book at Turku City Library, take in the spiritual surroundings of Turku Cathedral, take an in-depth tour of Ett Hem Museum, then browse the exhibits of Turku Castle, and finally test your problem-solving skills at popular escape rooms. Here are some ideas for day two: take in the exciting artwork at Galleria Joella, then take an in-depth tour of Aboa Vetus & Ars Nova, and then cool off at JukuPark Turku.

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Traveling by car from Helsinki to Turku takes 2 hours. Alternatively, you can take a train; or fly. In December, daytime highs in Turku are 34°F, while nighttime lows are 25°F. Wrap up your sightseeing on the 27th (Thu) early enough 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 28th (Fri): enjoy some diversion at Pyynikki's Swim Hall, steep yourself in history at Amuri Museum of Workers' Housing, then stroll through Pyynikki Park and Observation Tower, and finally see the interesting displays at Moomin Museum. On the 29th (Sat), you'll have a packed day of sightseeing: have some family-friendly fun at Irti Maasta Tampere, have some family-friendly fun at PortaaliVR, and then see the interesting displays at Vapriikin Museokeskus.

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Getting from Turku to Tampere by car takes about 2 hours. Other options: take a train; or take a bus. Expect a daytime high around 31°F in December, and nighttime lows around 22°F. Finish your sightseeing early on the 29th (Sat) so you can drive to Kuopio.

Kuopio is a city and a municipality located in the region of Northern Savonia, Finland. Start off your visit on the 30th (Sun): test your team's savvy at popular escape rooms, examine the collection at RIISA - Orthodox Church Museum of Finland, then take an in-depth tour of Riuttala Farmhouse Museum, and finally enjoy breathtaking views from Puijo Tower. Get ready for a full day of sightseeing on the 31st (Mon): get a sense of history and politics at Kuopio Market City Hall, make a trip to Satamankulma, have fun at Vainolanniemi, then pause for some serene contemplation at St. Nikolaos Cathedral, and finally pause for some serene contemplation at Lutheran Cathedral.

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Traveling by car from Tampere to Kuopio takes 4 hours. Alternatively, you can take a train; or do a combination of train and flight. In December in Kuopio, expect temperatures between 27°F during the day and 19°F at night. Wrap up your sightseeing on the 31st (Mon) early enough to travel 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 1st (Tue), explore the landscape on two wheels at Levi Ski Resort. Keep things going the next day: look for all kinds of wild species at Santa"s Cottage & Pet Farm, then get a dose of the wild on a nature and wildlife tour, then join the crowd at Icekarting Levi, and finally fly down the slopes at Kids' Land.

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You can fly from Kuopio to Levi in 6 hours. Other options are to drive; or do a combination of train and bus. Expect a bit cooler evenings in Levi when traveling from Kuopio in January, with lows around -1°F. Finish your sightseeing early on the 2nd (Wed) so you can drive to Rovaniemi.

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

Kick off your visit on the 3rd (Thu): make a trip to Marttiini Store Old Factory, 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. On the next day, find something for the whole family at SantaPark - the Home Cavern of Santa Claus, stop by LAURI Handicraft Shop & Atelier, and then get engrossed in the history at Arktikum.

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You can drive from Levi to Rovaniemi in 2.5 hours. Another option is to take a bus. Traveling from Levi in January, plan for somewhat warmer nights in Rovaniemi, with lows around 6°F. Wrap up your sightseeing by early afternoon on the 5th (Sat) to allow enough time to travel back home.