26 days in Finland Itinerary

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

Head to Kauppakeskus Sampokeskus and Arctic Circle Mallfor some retail therapy. You'll explore and learn at Arktikum and Santa's House of Snowmobiles. And it doesn't end there: surround yourself with nature on a nature and wildlife tour, see Santa Claus Office, identify plant and animal life at Wildlife Areas, and explore the different monuments and memorials at German Soldier s Cemetery.

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Varese, Italy to Rovaniemi is an approximately 8.5-hour flight. You can also drive; or do a combination of car and train. The time zone difference moving from Central European Standard Time to Eastern European Standard Time is 1 hour. In March, Rovaniemi is colder than Varese - with highs of -1°C and lows of -9°C. Cap off your sightseeing on the 11th (Wed) early enough to 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.

Your day by day itinerary now includes Levi Foxfires as well as Tundra Huskies Husky Safaris. LUVATTUMAA - Levi Ice Gallery and Ounasjoki - River for activities are good opportunities to explore the local culture. You'll discover tucked-away gems like Elan Ski Shop & Rental and Lapland Hotels SnowVillage.

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Traveling by car from Rovaniemi to Levi takes 2.5 hours. Alternatively, you can take a bus. In March, daytime highs in Levi are 0°C, while nighttime lows are -10°C. Cap off your sightseeing on the 14th (Sat) early enough to travel to Saariselka.

Outdoor pursuits--ranging from cross-country skiing and snowmobiling to reindeer safaris and chasing Northern Lights--draw the largest number of tourists to Saariselka.

Get outdoors at Saariselka Ski & Sport Resort and Lemmenjoki National Park. You'll discover tucked-away gems like Siida - Sami Museum and Nature Center and Nature & Wildlife Tours.

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Traveling by flight from Levi to Saariselka takes 3.5 hours. Alternatively, you can drive; or take a bus. March in Saariselka sees daily highs of -1°C and lows of -12°C at night. Cap off your sightseeing on the 17th (Tue) early enough to go by car to Oulu.

Oulu is a city and municipality of inhabitants in the region of Northern Ostrobothnia, Finland. Kick off your visit on the 18th (Wed): kick back and relax at Nallikari Beach, then examine the collection at Turkansaaren Ulkomuseo, and then browse the eclectic array of goods at Kauppahalli. Here are some ideas for day two: examine the collection at Kierikki Stone Age Centre, then see the interesting displays at Pohjois-Pohjanmaan museo, and then look for all kinds of wild species at Hupisaaret Park.

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You can drive from Saariselka to Oulu in 6 hours. Other options are to fly; or do a combination of bus and train. Traveling from Saariselka in March, expect a bit warmer with lows of -8°C in Oulu. Finish your sightseeing early on the 19th (Thu) to allow enough time to take a train to Tampere.

Finland's third largest city, Tampere boasts an array of cultural offerings and a lively music scene.

Visiting Riihiniemen Uimaranta and Hatanpaa Arboretum will get you outdoors. Deepen your sense of the past at sights like Tampereen Tuomiokirkko and Pyhan Birgitan kirkko. When in Tampere, make a side trip to see Laukko Manor in Vesilahti, approximately Vesilahti away. And it doesn't end there: examine the collection at Vapriikin Museokeskus, take in panoramic vistas at Pyynikki Park and Observation Tower, view the masterpieces at Galleria Ronga, and kick back and relax at Rauhaniemi Beach.

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Getting from Oulu to Tampere by train takes about 5 hours. Other options: do a combination of flight and train; or drive. March in Tampere sees daily highs of 3°C and lows of -7°C at night. Finish your sightseeing early on the 22nd (Sun) so you can drive to Pori.

Pori is a city and municipality on the west coast of Finland. On the 23rd (Mon), kick back and relax at Yyteri Beach, stroll through Herrainpaivat Beach, then get engrossed in the history at Rakennuskulttuuritalo Toivo Ja Korsmanin Talo, and finally take in the architecture and atmosphere at Central Pori Church (Keski-Porin kirkko).

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Traveling by car from Tampere to Pori takes 1.5 hours. Alternatively, you can take a train; or take a bus. Expect a daytime high around 3°C in March, and nighttime lows around -5°C. Cap off your sightseeing on the 23rd (Mon) early enough to go by car to Turku.

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

Museum-lovers will get to explore Turku Castle and Galleria Joella. Discover out-of-the-way places like Turku Cathedral and Aboa Vetus & Ars Nova. There's still lots to do: browse the different shops at Turun Kauppahalli, browse the exhibits of Forum Marinum Maritime Centre, kick back and relax at Vepsa Island, and take an in-depth tour of Ett Hem Museum.

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Traveling by car from Pori to Turku takes 2 hours. Alternatively, you can take a bus; or take a train. In March, daytime highs in Turku are 3°C, while nighttime lows are -5°C. Finish up your sightseeing early on the 26th (Thu) so you can go by car 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.

Let the collections at Mannerheim Museum and Sea Fortress Suomenlinna capture your imagination. Do your shopping at Academic Bookstore (Akateeminen Kirjakauppa) and Hakaniemi Market. There's much more to do: take a stroll through Katajanokka, explore the world behind art at Kansallisgalleria, pause for some serene contemplation at Helsinki Cathedral, and contemplate in the serene atmosphere at Uspenskin Cathedral (Uspenskin Katedraali).

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You can drive from Turku to Helsinki in 2 hours. Other options are to take a train; or fly. Expect a daytime high around 3°C in March, and nighttime lows around -5°C. You'll set off for Espoo on the 30th (Mon).

Espoo is the second largest city and municipality in Finland. Your day by day itinerary now includes Espoo Cathedral as well as Nuuksio National Park. Kick off your visit on the 31st (Tue): explore the wealth of natural beauty at Nuuksio National Park. Keep things going the next day: contemplate in the serene atmosphere at Espoo Cathedral, explore the world behind art at Gallen-Kallela Museum, and then look for all kinds of wild species at Laajalahti Nature Reserve.

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Espoo is just a stone's throw from Helsinki. Expect a daytime high around 3°C in March, and nighttime lows around -5°C. On the 2nd (Thu), wrap the sightseeing up by early afternoon so you can travel back home.