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.

On the 18th (Mon), take in the spiritual surroundings of Kamppi Chapel of Silence. Get ready for a full day of sightseeing on the 19th (Tue): contemplate in the serene atmosphere at Rock Church, step into the grandiose world of Fortress of Suomenlinna, contemplate in the serene atmosphere at Uspenskin Cathedral (Uspenskin Katedraali), then don't miss a visit to Senate Square, and finally pause for some serene contemplation at Helsinki Cathedral.

To see traveler tips, more things to do, reviews, and more tourist information, read our Helsinki trip maker website .

Manchester, UK to Helsinki is an approximately 6-hour flight. You can also do a combination of train, bus, and flight; or do a combination of car and train. The time zone changes from Greenwich Mean Time (GMT) to Eastern European Time (EET), which is usually a 2 hour difference. Prepare for a bit cooler weather when traveling from Manchester in February: high temperatures in Helsinki hover around 0°C and lows are around -3°C. Finish up 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): take in the views from Lumberjack's Candle Bridge, make a trip to Lordi's Square, take an exotic tour of a safari tour, then see Santa Claus Office, and finally find something for the whole family at Santa Claus Village.

For traveler tips, photos, maps, and more tourist information, read our Rovaniemi attractions planner.

Getting from Helsinki to Rovaniemi by flight takes about 4 hours. Other options: do a combination of flight and train; or drive. Plan for little chillier temperatures traveling from Helsinki in February, with highs in Rovaniemi at -6°C and lows at -11°C. Finish up your sightseeing early on the 21st (Thu) so you can travel back home.