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.

You'll explore the less-touristy side of things at Mannerheim Museum and Katajanokka. Turku Castle and Seurasaari Island and Open-Air Museum are good opportunities to explore the local culture. Explore the numerous day-trip ideas around Helsinki: Turku (Turku Cathedral & Turku Biological Museum) and Tampere (Aleksanterin Kirkko & Tampereen Tuomiokirkko). And it doesn't end there: indulge in some personalized pampering at some of the best spas, explore the world behind art at Kansallisgalleria, learn more about the world around you at Natural History Museum (Luonnontieteellinen Museo), and get curious at The Finnish Museum of Horology.

To see where to stay, other places to visit, and more tourist information, read Helsinki day trip planner.

Hyderabad, India to Helsinki is an approximately 14.5-hour flight. You'll gain 3.5 hours traveling from Hyderabad to Helsinki due to the time zone difference. Expect colder temperatures when traveling from Hyderabad in January; daily highs in Helsinki reach -3°C and lows reach -9°C. Finish your sightseeing early on the 21st (Tue) so you can travel to Saariselka.

Outdoor pursuits--ranging from cross-country skiing and snowmobiling to reindeer safaris and chasing Northern Lights--draw the largest number of tourists to Saariselka.

You've now added Ivalo Trek Lapland to your itinerary. Explore hidden gems such as Church of Sodankyla and Saint Tryphon Pechenga Orthodox Church. Deepen your sense of the past at sights like Taatsin seita and Saariselka S:t Paulus Chapel. Get out of town with these interesting Saariselka side-trips: Juutua Nature Trail (in Inari) and Museum - Gallery Alariesto (in Sodankyla). There's more to do: stop by Hippupuoti Gift Shop.

To see photos, other places to visit, where to stay, and tourist information, read Saariselka online holiday planner.

You can fly from Helsinki to Saariselka in 5 hours. Other options are to do a combination of train and bus; or drive. In January, Saariselka is little chillier than Helsinki - with highs of -11°C and lows of -20°C. Finish up your sightseeing early on the 23rd (Thu) so you can travel back home.