30 days in Helsinki & 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.

Start off your visit on the 14th (Thu): pause for some serene contemplation at Temppeliaukio Church, step into the grandiose world of Sea Fortress Suomenlinna, thencontemplate in the serene atmosphere at Uspenskin Cathedral (Uspenskin Katedraali), thendon't miss a visit to Senate Square, and finally pause for some serene contemplation at Helsinki Cathedral. Get ready for a full day of sightseeing on the next day: examine the collection at Vantaa Art Museum, take an in-depth tour of Seurasaari Island and Open-Air Museum, thenwalk around The Esplanadi Park, thenadmire the masterpieces at Kansallisgalleria, and finally contemplate in the serene atmosphere at Kamppi Chapel of Silence.

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The Route module shows you travel options from your home to Helsinki. In February in Helsinki, expect temperatures between °C during the day and °C at night. Finish your sightseeing early on the 15th (Fri) so you can travel to Rovaniemi.

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

Get out of town with these interesting Rovaniemi side-trips: Pyha-Luosto National Park (in Pyhatunturi), Pyhatunturi (in Pelkosenniemi) and Joutsijarven Bunkkerit (in Kemijarvi). categoryPhrases.sentence.On_the_day_spend_an_exhilarating_day_on_the_slopes_at. Pack the 26th (Tue) with family-friendly diversions at Duudsonit Activity Park - TornioHaparanda. And it doesn't end there: don't miss a visit to Santa Claus Village, take a memorable tour with Tatuka Reindeerfarm, look for all kinds of wild species at Arctic Emotions Oy, and stop by LAURI Handicraft Shop & Atelier.

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Fly from Helsinki to Rovaniemi in 4.5 hours. Alternatively, you can take a train; or drive. Prepare for a bit cooler weather when traveling from Helsinki in February: high temperatures in Rovaniemi hover around °C and lows are around °C. On the 15th (Fri), you're off to home.