9 days in Finland Itinerary

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

On the 30th (Sat), take an exotic tour of a safari tour, then stop by LAURI, then enjoy some diversion at Santa Claus Office, and finally get in on the family fun at Santa Claus Village. On the 31st (Sun), you'll have a packed day of sightseeing: explore the different monuments and memorials at German Soldier s Cemetery, then get in on the family fun at SantaPark - the Home Cavern of Santa Claus, and then take an in-depth tour of Arktikum.

For maps, ratings, traveler tips, and other tourist information, refer to the Rovaniemi tour planner .

Dubai, United Arab Emirates to Rovaniemi is an approximately 12.5-hour flight. You can also do a combination of flight and bus; or do a combination of flight and train. Due to the time zone difference, you'll gain 2 hours traveling from Dubai to Rovaniemi. Plan for much colder temperatures traveling from Dubai in March, with highs in Rovaniemi at -1°C and lows at -9°C. Wrap up your sightseeing on the 31st (Sun) early enough to drive 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): ski along the peaceful trails at Levi Ski Resort. On the 2nd (Tue), you'll have a packed day of sightseeing: have some family-friendly fun at Kid's Land, surround yourself with nature on a nature and wildlife tour, and then explore and take pictures at Ice Karting Levi.

To see where to stay, maps, and more tourist information, use the Levi day trip planning site .

Drive from Rovaniemi to Levi in 2.5 hours. Alternatively, you can take a bus. In March in Levi, expect temperatures between 0°C during the day and -10°C at night. Finish your sightseeing early on the 2nd (Tue) 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.

Bring the kids along to Linnanmaki Amusement Park and Korkeasaari Zoo. And it doesn't end there: deepen your knowledge of military history at Sea Fortress Suomenlinna, admire the natural beauty at Observatory Hill Park, contemplate in the serene atmosphere at Uspenskin Cathedral (Uspenskin Katedraali), and admire the masterpieces at Kansallisgalleria.

To find other places to visit, where to stay, and more tourist information, you can read our Helsinki trip planner .

You can do a combination of bus and flight from Levi to Helsinki in 4.5 hours. Alternatively, you can do a combination of bus and train; or drive. Expect somewhat warmer temperatures when traveling from Levi in April; daily highs in Helsinki reach 9°C and lows reach 0°C. Wrap up your sightseeing by early afternoon on the 6th (Sat) to allow time for travel back home.