9 days in Finland Itinerary

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

Start off your visit on the 30th (Sat): see exotic creatures in open habitats at a safari tour, stop by LAURI Handicraft Shop & Atelier, then see Santa Claus Office, and finally don't miss a visit to Santa Claus Village. Get ready for a full day of sightseeing on the next day: explore the different monuments and memorials at German Soldier s Cemetery, get in on the family fun at SantaPark - the Home Cavern of Santa Claus, and then get engrossed in the history at Arktikum.

To find maps, other places to visit, ratings, and tourist information, use the Rovaniemi trip planning tool.

Dubai, United Arab Emirates to Rovaniemi is an approximately 13.5-hour flight. You can also drive. The time zone difference moving from Gulf Standard Time to Eastern European Standard Time is minus 2 hours. In March, Rovaniemi is colder than Dubai - with highs of -1°C and lows of -9°C. Finish up your sightseeing early on the 31st (Sun) so you can go by car to Levi.

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

Kick off your visit on the 1st (Mon): explore the landscape on two wheels at Levi Ski Resort. Get ready for a full day of sightseeing on the next day: fly down the slopes at Kids' Land and then bet on your favorite at Icekarting Levi.

To find maps, where to stay, and other tourist information, go to the Levi holiday planning tool.

Traveling by car from Rovaniemi to Levi takes 2.5 hours. Alternatively, you can take a bus. Expect a daytime high around 0°C in March, and nighttime lows around -10°C. Wrap up your sightseeing on the 2nd (Tue) to allow time to 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.

You'll visit kid-friendly attractions like Sea Fortress Suomenlinna and Uspenskin Cathedral (Uspenskin Katedraali). Pack the 4th (Thu) with family-friendly diversions at Linnanmaki Amusement Park. The adventure continues: take in the architecture and atmosphere at Temppeliaukio Church, get to know the fascinating history of The Esplanadi Park, admire the masterpieces at Kansallisgalleria, and learn about wildlife with up-close encounters at Korkeasaaren Elaintarha.

For where to stay, reviews, ratings, and other tourist information, you can read our Helsinki journey website.

Traveling by flight from Levi to Helsinki takes 5 hours. Alternatively, you can drive; or do a combination of bus and train. Prepare for somewhat warmer weather when traveling from Levi in April: high temperatures in Helsinki hover around 9°C and lows are around 0°C. Wrap up your sightseeing by early afternoon on the 6th (Sat) to allow enough time to travel back home.