7 days in Helsinki & Lapland Itinerary
7 days in Helsinki & Lapland Itinerary
Created using Inspirock Finland sightseeing planner
Start: Brisbane
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Helsinki
— 3 nights
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Rovaniemi
— 2 nights
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End: Sydney
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Helsinki
— 3 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, shopping, and museums. Your plan includes some of its best attractions: admire the landmark architecture of Temppeliaukio Church, take in the spiritual surroundings of Kamppi Chapel of Silence, admire the masterpieces at Kansallisgalleria, and take in the architecture and atmosphere at Helsinki Cathedral.
To see where to stay, reviews, and other tourist information, refer to the Helsinki day trip app.
Brisbane, Australia to Helsinki is an approximately 25-hour flight. The time zone difference when traveling from Brisbane to Helsinki is minus 8 hours. Plan for cooler temperatures traveling from Brisbane in November, with highs in Helsinki at 5°C and lows at 0°C. Finish your sightseeing early on the 15th (Mon) so you can travel to Rovaniemi.
Things to do in Helsinki
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Highlights from your trip
Rovaniemi
— 2 nights

Official Hometown of Santa Claus
An urban center set amongst the great Arctic wilderness, Rovaniemi serves as the capital of Lapland province.Kick off your visit on the 16th (Tue): get engrossed in the history at Arktikum, then see the interesting displays at Santa's House of Snowmobiles, then see Santa Claus Office, and finally make a trip to Santa Claus Village.
To find ratings, photos, where to stay, and more tourist information, read Rovaniemi trip itinerary app.
Fly from Helsinki to Rovaniemi in 4.5 hours. Alternatively, you can take a train; or drive. Traveling from Helsinki in November, things will get a bit cooler in Rovaniemi: highs are around -2°C and lows about -7°C. On the 17th (Wed), you'll have the morning to explore before heading back home.
Things to do in Rovaniemi
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Highlights from your trip
Lapland travel guide
The wild expanses of Lapland promise spectacular scenery, adventure, and rich cultural experiences. As the country's northernmost region, it sits well above the Arctic Circle. Despite also being the largest region, in Lapland just 3.4 percent of the Finnish population calls this great stretch of land home, leaving plenty of room for pristine lakes, dense forest, and seven unspoiled national parks. An abundance of well-marked trails await hikers of all levels, while more remote and rugged adventures beckon experienced explorers. Music is of particular importance in these parts, so try to catch a concert or dance performance during your stay.