4 days in Finland Itinerary

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

On the 2nd (Sat), take an exotic tour of a safari tour, stop by LAURI, then see Santa Claus Office, and finally get in on the family fun at Santa Claus Village.

To see photos, where to stay, traveler tips, and tourist information, use the Rovaniemi trip planner .

New York City, USA to Rovaniemi is an approximately 16.5-hour combination of bus and flight. You can also fly; or do a combination of bus, flight, and taxi. The time zone changes from Eastern Standard Time to Eastern European Time, which is usually a 7 hour difference. In March, Rovaniemi is little chillier than New York City - with highs of 30°F and lows of 17°F. Wrap up your sightseeing on the 2nd (Sat) early enough to travel 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.

On the 3rd (Sun), pause for some serene contemplation at Helsinki Cathedral, make a trip to Senate Square, take in the spiritual surroundings of Uspenskin Cathedral (Uspenskin Katedraali), then wander the streets of Katajanokka, and finally learn about all things military at Sea Fortress Suomenlinna. On the 4th (Mon), you'll have a packed day of sightseeing: take in the architecture and atmosphere at Rock Church, then don't miss a visit to The Esplanadi Park, then explore the world behind art at Kansallisgalleria, and finally take in the spiritual surroundings of Kamppi Chapel of Silence.

To find photos, reviews, more things to do, and tourist information, read Helsinki trip builder app .

Traveling by flight from Rovaniemi to Helsinki takes 4 hours. Alternatively, you can do a combination of train and flight; or drive. Prepare for somewhat warmer weather when traveling from Rovaniemi in March: high temperatures in Helsinki hover around 37°F and lows are around 23°F. Finish your sightseeing early on the 4th (Mon) to allow enough time to travel back home.