8 days in Finland Itinerary
8 days in Finland Itinerary
Created using Inspirock Finland tour planner
Start: Hamburg
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Helsinki
— 2 nights
Fly
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Levi
— 2 nights
Drive
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Rovaniemi
— 3 nights
Fly
End: Hamburg
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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, shopping, and museums. Your plan includes some of its best attractions: explore the historical opulence of Sea Fortress Suomenlinna, don't miss a visit to Senate Square, pause for some serene contemplation at Helsinki Cathedral, and contemplate in the serene atmosphere at Uspenskin Cathedral (Uspenskin Katedraali).
To find more things to do, where to stay, maps, and tourist information, you can read our Helsinki tour planner.
Hamburg, Germany to Helsinki is an approximately 5.5-hour flight. You can also do a combination of train and ferry; or do a combination of car and ferry. The time zone changes from Central European Standard Time (CET) to Eastern European Standard Time (EET), which is usually a 1 hour difference. Traveling from Hamburg in December, things will get slightly colder in Helsinki: highs are around 3°C and lows about -3°C. Wrap up your sightseeing on the 28th (Mon) to allow time to travel to Levi.
Things to do in Helsinki
Find places to stay Dec 26 — 28:
Highlights from your trip
Levi
— 2 nights

Finland's largest and most popular ski resort, the fell of Levi provides excellent slopes and lively nightlife in an enchanting setting.Start off your visit on the 29th (Tue): grab your bike and head to Levi Ski Resort. On the next day, don't miss a visit to Giewont Husky Adventures, then bet on your favorite at Icekarting Levi, then stop by Elan Ski Shop & Rental, and finally fly down the slopes at Kids' Land.
To find other places to visit, ratings, where to stay, and tourist information, use the Levi day trip website.
You can fly from Helsinki to Levi in 5 hours. Other options are to drive; or do a combination of train and bus. Prepare for a bit cooler weather when traveling from Helsinki in December: high temperatures in Levi hover around -6°C and lows are around -15°C. Wrap up your sightseeing on the 30th (Wed) to allow time to drive to Rovaniemi.
Things to do in Levi
Side Trip
Find places to stay Dec 28 — 30:
Highlights from your trip
Rovaniemi
— 3 nights
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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, and fun & games. Your plan includes some of its best attractions: don't miss a visit to Santa Claus Village, find something for the whole family at Moomin Snowcastle, stop by LAURI Handicraft Shop & Atelier, and explore the fascinating underground world of Syvasenvaara Fell.
To see traveler tips, maps, more things to do, and other tourist information, read Rovaniemi trip tool.
Traveling by car from Levi to Rovaniemi takes 2.5 hours. Alternatively, you can take a bus. Expect a daytime high around -6°C in December, and nighttime lows around -13°C. Wrap up your sightseeing by early afternoon on the 2nd (Sat) to allow enough time to travel back home.
Things to do in Rovaniemi
Find places to stay Dec 30 — Jan 2:
Highlights from your trip
Finland travel guide
Land of a Thousand Lakes
Combining vast Nordic wilderness with bustling hip cities, Finland offers something to delight and surprise all its visitors. Generally speaking, the northern region is populated by unspoiled pine forests, glistening blue lakes, and a plethora of interesting wildlife, while the south is home to the nation's thoroughly modern urban centers. Although Finland holds the title of most sparsely populated county in the European Union, restaurants, bars, and nightclubs in cities like Helsinki, Espoo, and Tampere are often packed with fun-loving Finns. Do bring your dancing shoes, but don't forget your hiking boots either--you'll want to make use of the country's 37 national parks, spread throughout this "Land of a Thousand Lakes."