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.

Kick off your visit on the 3rd (Sun): take in the spiritual surroundings of Kamppi Chapel of Silence and then take a stroll through Ullanlinna. Get ready for a full day of sightseeing on the 4th (Mon): take in the spiritual surroundings of Rock Church, then enjoy the sand and surf at Aurinkolahti Beach, then learn about all things military at Sea Fortress Suomenlinna, and finally pause for some serene contemplation at Helsinki Cathedral.

To see maps, reviews, photos, and more tourist information, refer to the Helsinki trip planner .

Berlin, Germany to Helsinki is an approximately 5-hour flight. You can also do a combination of flight and ferry; or drive. You'll lose 1 hour traveling from Berlin to Helsinki due to the time zone difference. Expect a daytime high around 0°C in February, and nighttime lows around -3°C. Wrap up your sightseeing on the 5th (Tue) early enough to drive to Turku.

Sitting at the mouth of the Aura River, Turku is one of Finland's quaintest and most historically rich towns.

On the 6th (Wed), head off the coast to Vepsa Island, enjoy the sand and surf at Ispoinen Beach and Sauna, and then take in the spiritual surroundings of Turku Cathedral.

For maps, other places to visit, reviews, and other tourist information, go to the Turku trip website .

Traveling by car from Helsinki to Turku takes 2 hours. Alternatively, you can take a train; or fly. February in Turku sees daily highs of 0°C and lows of -5°C at night. Wrap up your sightseeing on the 6th (Wed) to allow time to take a train to Tampere.

Finland's third largest city, Tampere boasts an array of cultural offerings and a lively music scene.

Kick off your visit on the 7th (Thu): take in panoramic vistas at Pyynikki Park and Observation Tower, then kick back and relax at Rauhaniemi Beach, then contemplate in the serene atmosphere at Tampere Cathedral, and finally contemplate in the serene atmosphere at Vanha Kirkko.

To find maps, ratings, traveler tips, and other tourist information, read our Tampere trip planner .

You can take a train from Turku to Tampere in 2 hours. Alternatively, you can drive; or do a combination of flight and train. In February, plan for daily highs up to -1°C, and evening lows to -7°C. Cap off your sightseeing on the 7th (Thu) early enough to travel to Rovaniemi.

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

Kick off your visit on the 8th (Fri): look for all kinds of wild species at Wildlife Areas, see Santa Claus Office, and then get in on the family fun at Santa Claus Village.

To see maps, reviews, photos, and other tourist information, you can read our Rovaniemi trip planner .

Traveling by combination of train and flight from Tampere to Rovaniemi takes 5 hours. Alternatively, you can fly; or drive. Traveling from Tampere in February, things will get slightly colder in Rovaniemi: highs are around -6°C and lows about -11°C. Finish your sightseeing early on the 8th (Fri) to allow enough time to travel back home.