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.

Start off your visit on the 18th (Mon): contemplate in the serene atmosphere at Kamppi Chapel of Silence. Get ready for a full day of sightseeing on the 19th (Tue): admire the striking features of Temppeliaukio Church, step into the grandiose world of Sea Fortress Suomenlinna, take in the spiritual surroundings of Uspenskin Cathedral (Uspenskin Katedraali), then make a trip to Senate Square, and finally take in the architecture and atmosphere at Helsinki Cathedral.

To see more things to do, photos, reviews, and other tourist information, go to the Helsinki road trip site.

Manchester, UK to Helsinki is an approximately 6-hour flight. You can also do a combination of car and train; or do a combination of train, bus, and ferry. Traveling from Manchester to Helsinki, you'll lose 2 hours due to the time zone difference. Prepare for slightly colder weather when traveling from Manchester in February: high temperatures in Helsinki hover around 0°C and lows are around -3°C. Finish your sightseeing early on the 20th (Wed) so you can travel to Rovaniemi.

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

Start off your visit on the 21st (Thu): don't miss a visit to Lordi's Square, see exotic creatures in open habitats at a safari tour, then see Santa Claus Office, and finally make a trip to Santa Claus Village.

To find photos, other places to visit, traveler tips, and tourist information, refer to the Rovaniemi online journey maker.

You can fly from Helsinki to Rovaniemi in 4.5 hours. Other options are to take a train; or drive. Plan for a bit cooler temperatures traveling from Helsinki in February, with highs in Rovaniemi at -6°C and lows at -11°C. Wrap up your sightseeing on the 21st (Thu) early enough to travel back home.