17 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.

Kick off your visit on the 17th (Mon): admire the striking features of Temppeliaukio Church and then hunt for treasures at Hakaniemi Market. On the 18th (Tue), you'll have a packed day of sightseeing: explore the world behind art at Kansallisgalleria, take in the architecture and atmosphere at Helsinki Cathedral, thendon't miss a visit to Senate Square, thenlearn about all things military at Sea Fortress Suomenlinna, and finally take an in-depth tour of Seurasaari Island and Open-Air Museum.

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New Delhi, India to Helsinki is an approximately 10.5-hour flight. The time zone difference when traveling from New Delhi to Helsinki is minus 3.5 hours. Expect much colder temperatures when traveling from New Delhi in December; daily highs in Helsinki reach 3°C and lows reach -3°C. Finish your sightseeing early on the 19th (Wed) so you can 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 20th (Thu): take in the spiritual surroundings of Turku Cathedral, don't miss a visit to Abo Akademi, thenpause for some serene contemplation at Archangel Michael's church, thenbrowse the exhibits of Turku Castle, and finally browse the collection at Turku City Library.

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You can drive from Helsinki to Turku in 2 hours. Alternatively, you can take a train; or fly. Expect a daytime high around 1°C in December, and nighttime lows around -4°C. Wrap up your sightseeing on the 20th (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 21st (Fri): tour the pleasant surroundings at Pyynikki Park and Observation Tower, see the interesting displays at Vapriikin Museokeskus, take in the spiritual surroundings of Tampereen Tuomiokirkko, thenget your game on at PortaaliVR, and finally take in the architecture and atmosphere at Church of St. Alexander Nevsky and St. Nicholas.

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You can drive from Turku to Tampere in 2 hours. Other options are to take a train; or take a bus. In December in Tampere, expect temperatures between 0°C during the day and -6°C at night. Wrap up your sightseeing on the 21st (Fri) to allow time to drive to Kuopio.

Kuopio is a city and a municipality located in the region of Northern Savonia, Finland. Start off your visit on the 22nd (Sat): admire the majestic nature at Snellman Park, test your problem-solving skills at popular escape rooms, take in the architecture and atmosphere at Lutheran Cathedral, thenhave fun at Vainolanniemi, and finally enjoy breathtaking views from Puijo Tower.

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You can drive from Tampere to Kuopio in 4 hours. Alternatively, you can take a train; or do a combination of train and flight. December in Kuopio sees daily highs of -3°C and lows of -8°C at night. Finish your sightseeing early on the 22nd (Sat) to allow enough time to drive to Savonlinna.

The picturesque town of Savonlinna sits on two islands surrounded by shimmering lakes and lush greenery.

Start off your visit on the 23rd (Sun): pause for some serene contemplation at Savonlinna Cathedral, look for gifts at Taito Shop Savonlinna, don't miss a visit to Pikkukirkko, explore the historical opulence of Olavinlinna Castle, thensee the interesting displays at Savonlinna Provincial Museum, and finally contemplate in the serene atmosphere at Kerimaki Church.

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You can drive from Kuopio to Savonlinna in 2.5 hours. Other options are to take a bus; or take a train. In December, daytime highs in Savonlinna are -1°C, while nighttime lows are -7°C. Finish up your sightseeing early on the 23rd (Sun) so you can travel 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 24th (Mon): 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 25th (Tue), you'll have a packed day of sightseeing: see the top attractions with Feelapland, look for gifts at LAURI Handicraft Shop & Atelier, and then surround yourself with nature on Tatuka Reindeerfarm.

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Fly from Savonlinna to Rovaniemi in 6.5 hours. Alternatively, you can drive; or do a combination of bus and train. Traveling from Savonlinna in December, expect Rovaniemi to be a bit cooler, temps between -6°C and -13°C. Finish up your sightseeing early on the 25th (Tue) so you can 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 26th (Wed): grab your bike and head to Levi Ski Resort. Get ready for a full day of sightseeing on the 27th (Thu): stroll through Kids' Land, take in the exciting artwork at LUVATTUMAA - Levi Ice Gallery, thenjoin the crowd at Icekarting Levi, and finally don't miss a visit to Lapland Hotels SnowVillage.

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Drive from Rovaniemi to Levi in 2.5 hours. Alternatively, you can take a bus. In December, daytime highs in Levi are -6°C, while nighttime lows are -15°C. Finish your sightseeing early on the 27th (Thu) to allow enough time to drive to Oulu.

Oulu is a city and municipality of inhabitants in the region of Northern Ostrobothnia, Finland. On the 28th (Fri), see the interesting displays at Pohjois-Pohjanmaan museo, admire the masterpieces at Oulun Taidemuseo, thenexamine the collection at Turkansaaren Ulkomuseo, and finally take in nature's colorful creations at Botanical Garden, University of Oulu. Get ready for a full day of sightseeing on the 29th (Sat): browse the eclectic array of goods at Kauppahalli, enjoy the sand and surf at Nallikari Beach, thenexamine the collection at Oulun Automuseo, thenget your game on at Oulu Climbing Centre, and finally pause for some serene contemplation at Haukipudas Church.

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Traveling by car from Levi to Oulu takes 5.5 hours. Alternatively, you can fly; or do a combination of bus and train. In December, Oulu is a bit warmer than Levi - with highs of -2°C and lows of -9°C. Wrap up your sightseeing by early afternoon on the 30th (Sun) to allow enough time to drive to Kemi.

Kemi is a town and municipality of Finland. Kick off your visit on the 30th (Sun): pause for some serene contemplation at Tornio Church and then get engrossed in the history at The Provincial Museum Of Tornio Valley. Keep things going the next day: visit Sampo Icebreaker, thenadmire the landmark architecture of Kemi Church, and then explore the world behind art at Kemin Jalokivigalleria (Kemi Gemstone Gallery).

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You can drive from Oulu to Kemi in 1.5 hours. Other options are to take a train; or take a bus. Expect a daytime high around -3°C in December, and nighttime lows around -11°C. Wrap up your sightseeing on the 1st (Tue) to allow time to travel back home.