22 days in Helsinki & Rovaniemi Itinerary
22 days in Helsinki & Rovaniemi Itinerary
Created using Inspirock Finland trip planner
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Daughter of the Baltic
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.Change things up with these side-trips from Helsinki: Kotka (Sapokka Water Garden & Kotka Church), Espoo (Nuuksio National Park & Haltia) and Söderskärin majakka (in Porvoo). Pack the 22nd (Sun) with family-friendly diversions at Linnanmaki Amusement Park. Spend the 27th (Fri) exploring nature at Sipoonkorven Kansallispuisto. The adventure continues: expand your understanding of the military at Sea Fortress Suomenlinna, explore the world behind art at Museum of Contemporary Art Kiasma, appreciate the extensive heritage of The Esplanadi Park, and admire the striking features of Helsinki Central Railway Station.
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Melbourne, Australia to Helsinki is an approximately 23-hour flight. The time zone difference moving from Australian Eastern Standard Time (AEST) to Eastern European Standard Time (EET) is minus 8 hours. Prepare for much colder weather when traveling from Melbourne in December: high temperatures in Helsinki hover around 3°C and lows are around -3°C. Cap off your sightseeing on the 28th (Sat) early enough to travel to Rovaniemi.
Things to do in Helsinki
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Official Hometown of Santa Claus
An urban center set amongst the great Arctic wilderness, Rovaniemi serves as the capital of Lapland province.Venture out of the city with trips to Pyha-Luosto National Park (in Pyhatunturi), Korouoma Canyon (in Posio) and Kotielainpuisto Arkadia (in Simo). Pack the 5th (Sun) with family-friendly diversions at Duudsonit Activity Park - TornioHaparanda. The adventure continues: don't miss a visit to Santa Claus Village, look for gifts at LAURI Handicraft Shop & Atelier, explore the fascinating underground world of Syvasenvaara Fell, and get in on the family fun at SantaPark - the Home Cavern of Santa Claus.
To find where to stay, ratings, other places to visit, and other tourist information, you can read our Rovaniemi journey maker.
Traveling by flight from Helsinki to Rovaniemi takes 4.5 hours. Alternatively, you can take a train; or drive. Expect a bit cooler temperatures when traveling from Helsinki in December; daily highs in Rovaniemi reach -6°C and lows reach -13°C. On the 7th (Tue), you'll have the morning to explore before heading back home.
Things to do in Rovaniemi
Side Trips
Duudsonit Activity Park - TornioHaparanda, Pyha-Luosto National Park, Korouoma Canyon, Kotielainpuisto Arkadia
Find places to stay Dec 28 — Jan 7:
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