8 days in Finland Itinerary

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.

On the 23rd (Sun), pause for some serene contemplation at Helsinki Cathedral. On the 24th (Mon), you'll have a packed day of sightseeing: walk around Nuuksio National Park.

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Munich, Germany to Helsinki is an approximately 6- hour flight. You can also do a combination of train and flight; or drive. The time zone changes from Central European Standard Time (CET) to Eastern European Standard Time (EET), which is usually a 1 hour difference. In December, daily temperatures in Helsinki can reach 3°C, while at night they dip to -3°C. Wrap up your sightseeing on the 25th (Tue) to allow time to travel to Levi.

Finland's largest and most popular ski resort, the fell of Levi provides excellent slopes and lively nightlife in an enchanting setting.

Step off the beaten path and head to Levi Ski Resort and Kids' Land. Change things up with these side-trips from Levi: Lapland Hotels SnowVillage (in Kittila) and Pallas-Yllastunturi National Park (in Muonio). There's more to do: bet on your favorite at Icekarting Levi and don't miss a visit to Giewont Husky Adventures.

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Traveling by combination of flight and bus from Helsinki to Levi takes 4.5 hours. Alternatively, you can drive; or do a combination of train and bus. Plan for slightly colder temperatures traveling from Helsinki in December, with highs in Levi at -6°C and lows at -15°C. Wrap up your sightseeing on the 28th (Fri) to allow time to drive to Rovaniemi.

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

On the 29th (Sat), take an in-depth tour of Arktikum, look for gifts at LAURI Handicraft Shop & Atelier, and then make a trip to Santa Claus Village. On your second day here, see Santa Claus Office and then catch all the local highlights with Feelapland.

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Drive from Levi to Rovaniemi in 2.5 hours. Alternatively, you can take a bus. In December, daytime highs in Rovaniemi are -6°C, while nighttime lows are -13°C. Wrap up your sightseeing on the 30th (Sun) to allow time to travel back home.