8 days in Finland Itinerary
8 days in Finland Itinerary
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8 days in Finland Itinerary
Start: Houston
Fly:
16h
1
Helsinki
— 1 day
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Fly:
4h 15min
2
Saariselka
— 2 nights
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Drive:
3h 15min
3
Rovaniemi
— 1 night
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train:
2h 30min
4
Oulu
— 1 night
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Fly:
5h
5
Turku
— 2 nights
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Fly:
18h 30min
End: Houston
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Helsinki
1
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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.Kick off your visit on the 17th (Sun): get a new perspective on nature at Natural History Museum (Luonnontieteellinen Museo), get engrossed in the history at Seurasaari Island and Open-Air Museum, explore the world behind art at Alvar Aalto's studio, then test your team's savvy at popular escape rooms, and finally explore the world behind art at Kansallisgalleria.
To see photos, other places to visit, reviews, and more tourist information, refer to the Helsinki driving holiday tool .
Houston, USA to Helsinki is an approximately 16-hour combination of bus and flight. You can also fly; or do a combination of bus, tram, and flight. The time zone difference when traveling from Houston to Helsinki is 8 hours. Plan for much colder temperatures traveling from Houston in March, with highs in Helsinki at 37°F and lows at 23°F. Wrap up your sightseeing on the 17th (Sun) early enough to travel to Saariselka.
Things to do in Helsinki
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Seurasaari Island and Open-Air Museum
12:00pm, Sun Mar 17

Kansallisgalleria
4:30pm, Sun Mar 17

Natural History Museum (Luonnontieteellinen Museo)
10:00am, Sun Mar 17
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Saariselka
2
nights

On the 18th (Mon), hit the slopes at Saariselka Ski & Sport Resort. On the 19th (Tue), you'll have a packed day of sightseeing: see the interesting displays at Gold Prospector Museum, explore the wealth of natural beauty at Urho Kekkonen National Park, then look for gifts at Hippupuoti Gift Shop, and finally enjoy some diversion at Action Park.
To find more things to do, maps, reviews, and other tourist information, use the Saariselka trip itinerary builder site .
Traveling by combination of flight and bus from Helsinki to Saariselka takes 4.5 hours. Alternatively, you can do a combination of train and bus; or drive. In March, Saariselka is little chillier than Helsinki - with highs of 29°F and lows of 13°F. Finish your sightseeing early on the 19th (Tue) to allow enough time to drive to Rovaniemi.
To find more things to do, maps, reviews, and other tourist information, use the Saariselka trip itinerary builder site .
Traveling by combination of flight and bus from Helsinki to Saariselka takes 4.5 hours. Alternatively, you can do a combination of train and bus; or drive. In March, Saariselka is little chillier than Helsinki - with highs of 29°F and lows of 13°F. Finish your sightseeing early on the 19th (Tue) to allow enough time to drive to Rovaniemi.
Things to do in Saariselka
Side Trip
Gold Prospector Museum
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Highlights from your plan

Saariselka Ski & Sport Resort
10:00am, Mon Mar 18

Urho Kekkonen National Park
12:30pm, Tue Mar 19

Gold Prospector Museum
10:00am, Tue Mar 19
1
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Rovaniemi
1
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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.On the 20th (Wed), see the interesting displays at Santa's House of Snowmobiles, then Head underground at Syvasenvaara Fell, then see exotic creatures in open habitats at a safari tour, and finally look for gifts at Your Piece Of Finland.
To find maps, where to stay, and other tourist information, read our Rovaniemi road trip tool .
Traveling by car from Saariselka to Rovaniemi takes 3.5 hours. Alternatively, you can take a bus. In March, daytime highs in Rovaniemi are 30°F, while nighttime lows are 17°F. Wrap up your sightseeing on the 20th (Wed) to allow time to take a train to Oulu.
Things to do in Rovaniemi
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Safaris
2:30pm, Wed Mar 20

Santa's House of Snowmobiles
10:00am, Wed Mar 20

Your Piece Of Finland
6:00pm, Wed Mar 20
1
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Oulu
1
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Oulu is a city and municipality of inhabitants in the region of Northern Ostrobothnia, Finland. Start off your visit on the 21st (Thu): tour the pleasant surroundings at Ainolan Puisto, see the interesting displays at Pohjois-Pohjanmaan museo, then look for all kinds of wild species at Hupisaaret Park, and finally examine the collection at Turkansaaren Ulkomuseo.
To see reviews, traveler tips, where to stay, and more tourist information, read our Oulu online trip itinerary maker .
Traveling by train from Rovaniemi to Oulu takes 2.5 hours. Alternatively, you can take a bus; or drive. In March, plan for daily highs up to 33°F, and evening lows to 19°F. Wrap up your sightseeing on the 21st (Thu) early enough to travel to Turku.
To see reviews, traveler tips, where to stay, and more tourist information, read our Oulu online trip itinerary maker .
Traveling by train from Rovaniemi to Oulu takes 2.5 hours. Alternatively, you can take a bus; or drive. In March, plan for daily highs up to 33°F, and evening lows to 19°F. Wrap up your sightseeing on the 21st (Thu) early enough to travel to Turku.
Things to do in Oulu
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Hupisaaret Park
1:30pm, Thu Mar 21

Pohjois-Pohjanmaan museo
11:30am, Thu Mar 21

Turkansaaren Ulkomuseo
4:30pm, Thu Mar 21
2
nights
Turku
2
nights

Sitting at the mouth of the Aura River, Turku is one of Finland's quaintest and most historically rich towns.Start off your visit on the 22nd (Fri): contemplate in the serene atmosphere at Turku Cathedral, then get engrossed in the history at Ett Hem Museum, then see the interesting displays at Aboa Vetus & Ars Nova, and finally step into the grandiose world of Turku Castle.
To find reviews, maps, more things to do, and more tourist information, refer to the Turku trip itinerary maker .
Getting from Oulu to Turku by flight takes about 5 hours. Other options: do a combination of flight and train; or drive. In March in Turku, expect temperatures between 38°F during the day and 24°F at night. Wrap up your sightseeing by early afternoon on the 23rd (Sat) to allow enough time to travel back home.
Things to do in Turku
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Highlights from your plan

Turku Castle
3:30pm, Fri Mar 22

Aboa Vetus & Ars Nova
12:30pm, Fri Mar 22

Turku Cathedral
10:00am, Fri Mar 22
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