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 27th (Thu): contemplate in the serene atmosphere at Kamppi Chapel of Silence and then brush up on your military savvy at Sea Fortress Suomenlinna. Here are some ideas for day two: explore the wealth of natural beauty at Nuuksio National Park.

To see reviews, traveler tips, other places to visit, and tourist information, go to the Helsinki attractions website .

Berlin, Germany to Helsinki is an approximately 5-hour flight. You can also do a combination of flight and ferry; or drive. Due to the time zone difference, you'll lose 1 hour traveling from Berlin to Helsinki. In December, plan for daily highs up to 3°C, and evening lows to -3°C. Finish your sightseeing early on the 29th (Sat) to allow enough time to travel to Rovaniemi.

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

On the 30th (Sun), find something for the whole family at SantaPark - the Home Cavern of Santa Claus and then get in on the family fun at Santa Claus Village.

To see photos, other places to visit, traveler tips, and more tourist information, you can read our Rovaniemi trip website .

You can fly from Helsinki to Rovaniemi in 4 hours. Other options are to do a combination of flight and train; or drive. In December, Rovaniemi is a bit cooler than Helsinki - with highs of -6°C and lows of -13°C. Wrap up your sightseeing on the 30th (Sun) early enough to travel back home.