8 days in Rovaniemi, Inari & Helsinki Itinerary

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

On the 12th (Tue), stop by Your Piece Of Finland, take an exotic tour of a safari tour, see Santa Claus Office, then have fun at Snowman World Igloo Hotel, and finally find something for the whole family at Santa Claus Village. On the 13th (Wed), you'll have a packed day of sightseeing: get in on the family fun at SantaPark, get engrossed in the history at Arktikum, and then don't miss a visit to Lordi's Square.

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Singapore, Singapore to Rovaniemi is an approximately 18.5-hour flight. You can also do a combination of flight and train; or do a combination of flight and bus. The time zone difference when traveling from Singapore to Rovaniemi is minus 6 hours. Expect cooler temperatures when traveling from Singapore in March; daily highs in Rovaniemi reach -1°C and lows reach -9°C. Finish up your sightseeing early on the 13th (Wed) so you can go by car to Inari.

Inari is Finland's largest, most sparsely populated municipality, with four official languages, more than any other in the country. On the 14th (Thu), take some stellar pictures from Otsamo Fell and then get outside with Lake Inari.

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Getting from Rovaniemi to Inari by car takes about 4 hours. Other options: take a bus; or do a combination of flight and shuttle. March in Inari sees daily highs of -1°C and lows of -12°C at night. Finish your sightseeing early on the 14th (Thu) so you can travel 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.

Pack the 17th (Sun) with family-friendly diversions at Linnanmaki Amusement Park. Next up on the itinerary: expand your understanding of the military at Fortress of Suomenlinna, contemplate in the serene atmosphere at Uspenskin Cathedral (Uspenskin Katedraali), make a trip to The Esplanadi Park, and take in the architecture and atmosphere at Helsinki Cathedral.

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You can do a combination of shuttle and flight from Inari to Helsinki in 4 hours. Alternatively, you can drive; or do a combination of bus and train. Traveling from Inari in March, things will get somewhat warmer in Helsinki: highs are around 3°C and lows about -5°C. Finish your sightseeing early on the 17th (Sun) so you can travel back home.