17 days in Finland Itinerary

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

Start off your visit on the 29th (Mon): look for gifts at LAURI Handicraft Shop & Atelier, take an exotic tour of a safari tour, then see Santa Claus Office, and finally don't miss a visit to Santa Claus Village. On your second day here, tour the pleasant surroundings at Napapiirin Porofarmi, get engrossed in the history at Arktikum, then Head underground at Syvasenvaara Fell, and finally enjoy some diversion at Angry Birds Park.

To find more things to do, maps, reviews, and more tourist information, you can read our Rovaniemi attractions planner.

Abu Dhabi, United Arab Emirates to Rovaniemi is an approximately 11.5-hour flight. You can also drive. The time zone difference moving from Gulf Standard Time to Eastern European Standard Time is minus 2 hours. In March, Rovaniemi is cooler than Abu Dhabi - with highs of -1°C and lows of -9°C. Finish your sightseeing early on the 30th (Tue) to allow enough 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.

Kick off your visit on the 31st (Wed): grab your bike and head to Levi Ski Resort. Get ready for a full day of sightseeing on the 1st (Thu): join the crowd at Icekarting Levi, then get all the equipment you need at Elan Ski Shop & Rental, then take an exotic tour of Lapland Safaris Levi, and finally hit the slopes at Yllas Ski Resort.

To find reviews, traveler tips, more things to do, and other tourist information, go to the Levi travel route site.

Drive from Rovaniemi to Levi in 2.5 hours. Alternatively, you can take a bus. March in Levi sees daily highs of 0°C and lows of -10°C at night. Finish your sightseeing early on the 1st (Thu) so you can drive to Inari.

Inari is Finland's largest, most sparsely populated municipality, with four official languages, more than any other in the country. Venture out of the city with trips to Saariselka (Hippupuoti Gift Shop & Ruijanpolku Trail). And it doesn't end there: take in the architecture and atmosphere at Saariselka S:t Paulus Chapel, trek along Juutua Nature Trail, head outdoors with Outdoor Activities, and get a taste of life in the country at Reindeer Farm Petri Mattus.

To see where to stay, ratings, maps, and tourist information, read our Inari driving holiday planner.

Getting from Levi to Inari by car takes about 4 hours. Other options: take a bus; or take a bus. In April in Inari, expect temperatures between 3°C during the day and -6°C at night. Finish your sightseeing early on the 4th (Sun) to allow enough time to drive to Vaasa.

Vaasa is a city on the west coast of Finland. On the 5th (Mon), explore the striking landscape at Kvarken Archipelago World Heritage Site. On the next day, fly down the slopes at Ojberget, then examine the collection at Stundars Museum, then take in the architecture and atmosphere at Mustasaaren kirkko, and finally examine the collection at Terranova.

To see where to stay, photos, reviews, and more tourist information, read Vaasa trip planning site.

Traveling by car from Inari to Vaasa takes 11 hours. Alternatively, you can fly; or do a combination of bus and train. Prepare for a bit warmer weather when traveling from Inari in April: high temperatures in Vaasa hover around 7°C and lows are around -1°C. Finish your sightseeing early on the 6th (Tue) to allow enough time to travel to Koli National Park.

Although many Koli National Park tours revolve around the majestic natural landscape, there are still plenty of things to see and do for those pursuing culture and heritage.

Koli National Park is known for trails, nature, and museums. Your plan includes some of its best attractions: hit the slopes at Ukko-Koli, enjoy breathtaking views from Rasavaara Observation tower, contemplate the waterfront views at Pielinen, and hike along Akka-Koli Hill.

For reviews, maps, other places to visit, and other tourist information, use the Koli National Park tour planner.

You can drive from Vaasa to Koli National Park in 6.5 hours. Another option is to do a combination of flight and car. In April in Koli National Park, expect temperatures between 6°C during the day and -2°C at night. Finish your sightseeing early on the 9th (Fri) so you can 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.

Helsinki is known for historic sites, museums, and shopping. Your plan includes some of its best attractions: steep yourself in history at Sea Fortress Suomenlinna, make a trip to Senate Square, take in the architecture and atmosphere at Helsinki Cathedral, and contemplate in the serene atmosphere at Kamppi Chapel of Silence.

To see traveler tips, maps, and more tourist information, use the Helsinki trip itinerary planner.

The Route module can help you plan travel from Koli National Park to Helsinki. April in Helsinki sees daily highs of 9°C and lows of 0°C at night. Wrap up your sightseeing on the 13th (Tue) early enough to fly back home.