7 days in Finland Itinerary

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

Start off your visit on the 22nd (Sat): don't miss a visit to Santa Claus Office, see exotic creatures in open habitats at a safari tour, then take in the architecture and atmosphere at Rovaniemi Church, then stop by Sampokeskus, and finally get curious at Pilke Science Centre. On the 23rd (Sun), you'll have a packed day of sightseeing: don't miss a visit to Lordi's Square, admire the masterpieces at Korundi House of Culture, then take an in-depth tour of Arktikum, and finally find something for the whole family at Santa Claus Village.

For reviews, traveler tips, more things to do, and tourist information, refer to the Rovaniemi driving holiday planner .

Bengaluru, India to Rovaniemi is an approximately 22-hour flight. Traveling from Bengaluru to Rovaniemi, you'll gain 3 hours due to the time zone difference. Prepare for much colder weather when traveling from Bengaluru in December: high temperatures in Rovaniemi hover around -6°C and lows are around -13°C. You'll have a few hours on the 24th (Mon) to wrap things up before traveling 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 24th (Mon): browse the eclectic array of goods at Old Market Hall. Keep things going the next day: browse the eclectic array of goods at Market Square Kauppatori, relax and rejuvenate at some of the top local wellness centers, then test your problem-solving skills at popular escape rooms, and finally get a taste of the local shopping with S-market Hakaniemi.

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Traveling by flight from Rovaniemi to Helsinki takes 4.5 hours. Alternatively, you can do a combination of bus and flight; or drive. Traveling from Rovaniemi in December, expect Helsinki to be somewhat warmer, temps between 1°C and -4°C. Wrap up your sightseeing on the 26th (Wed) early enough to travel back home.