6 days in Helsinki & Rovaniemi Itinerary
6 days in Helsinki & Rovaniemi Itinerary
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6 days in Helsinki & Rovaniemi Itinerary
Start: Helsinki
1
Helsinki
— 2 nights
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Fly:
4h
2
Rovaniemi
— 3 nights
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Fly:
4h
End: Helsinki
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2
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Helsinki
2
nights

Daughter of the Baltic
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, museums, shopping, parks, and nightlife. Your plan includes some of its best attractions: brush up on your military savvy at Sea Fortress Suomenlinna, take in the spiritual surroundings of Temppeliaukion Church, admire the landmark architecture of Helsinki Central Railway Station, and take an in-depth tour of Seurasaari Island and Open-Air Museum.
To find where to stay, maps, other places to visit, and other tourist information, go to the Helsinki attractions planner.
If you are flying in from Singapore, the closest major airport is Helsinki Vantaa Airport. Expect a daytime high around 25°C in July, and nighttime lows around 15°C. Wrap up your sightseeing on the 26th (Fri) early enough to travel to Rovaniemi.
Things to do in Helsinki
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Sea Fortress Suomenlinna
2:30pm, Wed Jul 24

Temppeliaukio Church
10:00am, Wed Jul 24

Helsinki Cathedral
11:30am, Wed Jul 24
3
nights
Rovaniemi
3
nights

Official Hometown of Santa Claus
An urban center set amongst the great Arctic wilderness, Rovaniemi serves as the capital of Lapland province.Rovaniemi is known for wildlife, museums, fun & games, nightlife, and theme parks. Your plan includes some of its best attractions: don't miss a visit to Santa Claus Village, take an in-depth tour of Arktikum, explore the fascinating underground world of Syvasenvaara Fell, and get in on the family fun at SantaPark - the Home Cavern of Santa Claus.
For traveler tips, other places to visit, photos, and other tourist information, refer to the Rovaniemi day trip site .
You can fly from Helsinki to Rovaniemi in 4 hours. Alternatively, you can do a combination of flight and train; or drive. In July, daytime highs in Rovaniemi are 22°C, while nighttime lows are 13°C. Finish your sightseeing early on the 29th (Mon) so you can travel back home.
Things to do in Rovaniemi
Find places to stay Jul 26 — 29:
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SantaPark - the Home Cavern of Santa Claus
10:00am, Sun Jul 28

Santa Claus Village
10:00am, Sat Jul 27

Arktikum
4:00pm, Sat Jul 27
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