4 days in Finland Itinerary

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

Start off your visit on the 3rd (Thu): snap pictures at Lumberjack's Candle Bridge, make a trip to Lordi's Square, then look for all kinds of wild species at Wildlife Areas, then see Santa Claus Office, and finally get in on the family fun at Santa Claus Village.

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Chiang Mai, Thailand to Rovaniemi is an approximately 17.5-hour flight. You can also do a combination of flight and train; or do a combination of flight, taxi, and bus. Traveling from Chiang Mai to Rovaniemi, you'll gain 5 hours due to the time zone difference. Prepare for colder weather when traveling from Chiang Mai in January: high temperatures in Rovaniemi hover around -10°C and lows are around -17°C. Wrap up your sightseeing on the 3rd (Thu) 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 4th (Fri), take in the architecture and atmosphere at Rock Church, brush up on your military savvy at 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.

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Getting from Rovaniemi to Helsinki by flight takes about 4 hours. Other options: do a combination of train and flight; or drive. In January, Helsinki is a bit warmer than Rovaniemi - with highs of -3°C and lows of -9°C. Finish up your sightseeing early on the 4th (Fri) so you can travel back home.