6 days in Helsinki & Lapland 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 12th (Mon): take in the spiritual surroundings of Rock Church and then contemplate in the serene atmosphere at Kamppi Chapel of Silence. Get ready for a full day of sightseeing on the 13th (Tue): admire the masterpieces at Kansallisgalleria, take in the architecture and atmosphere at Helsinki Cathedral, then make a trip to Senate Square, then contemplate in the serene atmosphere at Uspenskin Cathedral (Uspenskin Katedraali), and finally brush up on your military savvy at Fortress of Suomenlinna.

To see ratings, traveler tips, more things to do, and tourist information, use the Helsinki trip itinerary planner.

New Delhi, India to Helsinki is an approximately 10-hour flight. The time zone difference moving from India Standard Time (IST) to Eastern European Time (EET) is minus 3 hours. Prepare for cooler weather when traveling from New Delhi in November: high temperatures in Helsinki hover around 5°C and lows are around 0°C. Finish your sightseeing early on the 15th (Thu) 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.

Start off your visit on the 15th (Thu): find something for the whole family at SantaPark. Get ready for a full day of sightseeing on the next day: see exotic creatures in open habitats at a safari tour, see Santa Claus Office, then find something for the whole family at Santa Claus Village, and finally have fun at Snowman World Igloo Hotel.

To find other places to visit, traveler tips, and other tourist information, use the Rovaniemi trip website .

You can fly from Helsinki to Rovaniemi in 4.5 hours. Alternatively, you can do a combination of flight and bus; or drive. Expect slightly colder temperatures when traveling from Helsinki in November; daily highs in Rovaniemi reach -2°C and lows reach -7°C. Finish your sightseeing early on the 16th (Fri) to allow enough time to travel back home.