17 days in Helsinki, Orivesi & Rovaniemi 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.

Explore Helsinki's surroundings by going to Nuuksio National Park (in Espoo), Lohjan Pyhan Laurin Kirkko the Church of St Lawrence Lohja (in Lohja) and Porvoo (Söderskärin majakka, Porvoo Old Town, & more). There's lots more to do: learn about all things military at Sea Fortress Suomenlinna, admire the masterpieces at Kansallisgalleria, get engrossed in the history at Seurasaari Island and Open-Air Museum, and pause for some serene contemplation at Helsinki Cathedral.

To see other places to visit, maps, where to stay, and more tourist information, read Helsinki online route planner .

If you are flying in from India, the closest major airport is Helsinki Vantaa Airport. Expect a daytime high around 3°C in December, and nighttime lows around -3°C. Finish up your sightseeing early on the 4th (Sat) so you can travel to Orivesi.

Orivesi is a town and a municipality of Finland. You've now added Adventure Apes to your itinerary. On the 5th (Sun), enjoy breathtaking views from Haralanharju Tower and then trek along with Adventure Apes.

To find traveler tips, reviews, maps, and more tourist information, read Orivesi trip planning website .

You can drive from Helsinki to Orivesi in 3 hours. Traveling from Helsinki in January, things will get slightly colder in Orivesi: highs are around -7°C and lows about -13°C. Wrap up your sightseeing on the 5th (Sun) to allow time to travel to Rovaniemi.

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

You've now added Safaris to your itinerary. On the 6th (Mon), make a trip to Lordi's Square, 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 the 7th (Tue), you'll have a packed day of sightseeing: get in on the family fun at SantaPark - the Home Cavern of Santa Claus, get engrossed in the history at Arktikum, and then pause for some serene contemplation at Rovaniemi Church.

To see traveler tips, ratings, maps, and other tourist information, read our Rovaniemi itinerary planning app .

Explore your travel options from Orivesi to Rovaniemi with the Route module. Traveling from Orivesi in January, things will get little chillier in Rovaniemi: highs are around -10°C and lows about -17°C. Wrap up your sightseeing on the 7th (Tue) early enough to travel back home.