5 days in Finland Itinerary

Start off your visit on the 6th (Sat): explore the landscape on two wheels at Levi Ski Resort. Get ready for a full day of sightseeing on the 7th (Sun): see exotic creatures in open habitats at a safari tour, then don't miss a visit to Lapland Hotels SnowVillage, then join the crowd at Icekarting Levi, and finally relax in the rural setting at Santa"s Cottage & Pet Farm.

To see other places to visit, more things to do, and tourist information, read Akaslompolo trip itinerary planner.

Lisbon, Portugal to Akaslompolo is an approximately 12-hour combination of flight and car. You can also drive. The time zone difference when traveling from Lisbon to Akaslompolo is 2 hours. In February, Akaslompolo is colder than Lisbon - with highs of -5°C and lows of -12°C. Finish your sightseeing early on the 7th (Sun) to allow enough time to drive to Inari.

Inari is Finland's largest, most sparsely populated municipality, with four official languages, more than any other in the country. On the 8th (Mon), look for all kinds of wild species at Wildlife Areas, then hike along Juutua Nature Trail, and then see the interesting displays at Siida - Sami Museum and Nature Center.

For photos, maps, traveler tips, and other tourist information, read Inari online itinerary planner.

Traveling by car from Akaslompolo to Inari takes 4 hours. Alternatively, you can take a bus; or take a bus. Expect a daytime high around -6°C in February, and nighttime lows around -15°C. Cap off your sightseeing on the 8th (Mon) 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.

Start off your visit on the 9th (Tue): step into the grandiose world of Sea Fortress Suomenlinna, then get a new perspective on nature at Natural History Museum (Luonnontieteellinen Museo), and then admire the striking features of Temppeliaukio Church.

For where to stay, other places to visit, and more tourist information, read our Helsinki road trip tool.

You can fly from Inari to Helsinki in 4.5 hours. Other options are to drive; or do a combination of bus and train. Plan for a bit warmer temperatures traveling from Inari in February, with highs in Helsinki at 0°C and lows at -3°C. Finish your sightseeing early on the 9th (Tue) so you can travel back home.