4 days in Finland 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.

Kick off your visit on the 25th (Fri): take in the spiritual surroundings of Kamppi Chapel of Silence and then explore the world behind art at Kansallisgalleria. On the 26th (Sat), you'll have a packed day of sightseeing: hunt for treasures at Old Market Hall, don't miss a visit to Senate Square, contemplate in the serene atmosphere at Uspenskin Cathedral (Uspenskin Katedraali), contemplate in the serene atmosphere at Rock Church, then take an in-depth tour of Seurasaari Island and Open-Air Museum, and finally stop by Pien.

To see other places to visit, traveler tips, and tourist information, go to the Helsinki trip itinerary maker website .

Warsaw, Poland to Helsinki is an approximately 5-hour combination of bus and flight. You can also do a combination of bus, flight, and ferry; or drive. Traveling from Warsaw to Helsinki, you'll lose 1 hour due to the time zone difference. Plan for slightly colder temperatures traveling from Warsaw in January, with highs in Helsinki at -3°C and lows at -9°C. Wrap up your sightseeing on the 27th (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.

Kick off your visit on the 28th (Mon): see Santa Claus Office, then see exotic creatures in open habitats at a safari tour, and then get in on the family fun at Santa Claus Village.

To find other places to visit, ratings, where to stay, and more tourist information, use the Rovaniemi travel route planning website .

You can fly from Helsinki to Rovaniemi in 4 hours. Alternatively, you can do a combination of flight and train; or drive. Expect a bit cooler temperatures when traveling from Helsinki in January; daily highs in Rovaniemi reach -10°C and lows reach -17°C. Finish up your sightseeing early on the 28th (Mon) so you can travel back home.