6 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.

Helsinki is known for historic sites, shopping, and museums. Your plan includes some of its best attractions: step into the grandiose world of Sea Fortress Suomenlinna, stroll around The Esplanadi Park, admire the striking features of Temppeliaukio Church, and contemplate in the serene atmosphere at Uspenskin Cathedral (Uspenskin Katedraali).

To see where to stay, other places to visit, and tourist information, refer to the Helsinki trip itinerary planning app.

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. The time zone difference when traveling from Manchester to Helsinki is 2 hours. Plan for little chillier temperatures traveling from Manchester in January, with highs in Helsinki at -3°C and lows at -9°C. Finish your sightseeing early on the 3rd (Sun) so you can travel to Levi.

Finland's largest and most popular ski resort, the fell of Levi provides excellent slopes and lively nightlife in an enchanting setting.

Start off your visit on the 4th (Mon): see exotic creatures in open habitats at Wingrens Dogsafaris, take a memorable tour with Tours, then join the crowd at Icekarting Levi, and finally stop by Elan Ski Shop & Rental.

For traveler tips, maps, reviews, and tourist information, go to the Levi day trip planning website.

Fly from Helsinki to Levi in 5 hours. Alternatively, you can drive; or do a combination of train and bus. Traveling from Helsinki in January, expect Levi to be slightly colder, temps between -11°C and -21°C. Cap off your sightseeing on the 4th (Mon) early enough to go by car 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 5th (Tue): stop by LAURI Handicraft Shop & Atelier, look for all kinds of wild species at Wildlife Areas, then enjoy some diversion at Santa Claus Office, and finally don't miss a visit to Santa Claus Village. Get ready for a full day of sightseeing on the 6th (Wed): look for all kinds of wild species at Napapiirin Porofarmi, explore the fascinating underground world of Syvasenvaara Fell, then get engrossed in the history at Arktikum, and finally stroll through Ounasvaaran Hiihtokeskus Oy.

To find reviews, maps, traveler tips, and more tourist information, read Rovaniemi road trip app.

Traveling by car from Levi to Rovaniemi takes 2.5 hours. Alternatively, you can take a bus. Traveling from Levi in January, plan for somewhat warmer nights in Rovaniemi, with lows around -17°C. Finish up your sightseeing early on the 6th (Wed) so you can travel back home.