9 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.

Discover out-of-the-way places like Turku Castle and Turku Cathedral. Satisfy your inner culture vulture at Katajanokka and Seurasaari Island and Open-Air Museum. You'll find plenty of places to visit near Helsinki: Turku Biological Museum (in Turku) and Tampere (Aleksanterin Kirkko & Tampereen Tuomiokirkko). The adventure continues: steep yourself in history at Mannerheim Museum, learn more about the world around you at Natural History Museum (Luonnontieteellinen Museo), indulge in some personalized pampering at some of the best spas, and admire the masterpieces at EMMA - Espoo Museum of Modern Art.

To see traveler tips, photos, more things to do, and other tourist information, you can read our Helsinki sightseeing planner.

Hyderabad, India to Helsinki is an approximately 14.5-hour flight. You can also do a combination of flight and ferry. The time zone difference when traveling from Hyderabad to Helsinki is minus 3 hours. Expect colder temperatures when traveling from Hyderabad in January; daily highs in Helsinki reach -3°C and lows reach -9°C. Cap off your sightseeing on the 21st (Tue) early enough to travel back home.

You've now added Ivalo Trek Lapland - Day Tours to your itinerary. Church of Sodankyla and Saint Tryphon Pechenga Orthodox Church will appeal to history buffs. Get a sense of the local culture at Taatsin seita and Museum - Gallery Alariesto. Step out of Saariselka to go to Inari and see Juutua Nature Trail, which is approximately 1h 05 min away.

To find photos, ratings, traveler tips, and more tourist information, go to the Saariselka trip itinerary planner.

Getting from Helsinki to Saariselka by flight takes about 4.5 hours. Other options: do a combination of flight and car; or drive. Expect slightly colder temperatures when traveling from Helsinki in January; daily highs in Saariselka reach -11°C and lows reach -20°C. Wrap up your sightseeing on the 23rd (Thu) to allow time to travel back home.