9 days in Helsinki, Pori & Rovaniemi Itinerary
9 days in Helsinki, Pori & Rovaniemi Itinerary
Created using Inspirock Finland tour itinerary planner
Start: Helsinki
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Pori
— 3 nights
Train to Helsinki, Fly to Rovaniemi
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Rovaniemi
— 3 nights
Fly
End: Helsinki
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Daughter of the Baltic
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 Nuuksio National Park and Aurinkolahti Beach. Your inner history buff will appreciate Temppeliaukio Church and Kamppi Chapel of Silence. Change things up with a short trip to Ekenas Archipelago National Park in Raseborg (about 1h 20 min away).
To find more things to do, maps, traveler tips, and more tourist information, use the Helsinki tour app.
If you are flying in from United States, the closest major aiports are Helsinki Vantaa Airport, Turku Airport and Tampere-Pirkkala Airport. In November, daytime highs in Helsinki are 40°F, while nighttime lows are 32°F. Cap off your sightseeing on the 10th (Sat) early enough to go by car to Pori.
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Pori is a city and municipality on the west coast of Finland. Start off your visit on the 11th (Sun): get outside with Kuuskajaskari, then enjoy the sea views from Kylmapihlaja Lighthouse Island, and then take in the architecture and atmosphere at The Church of the Holy Cross. On the next day, take in the spiritual surroundings of Central Pori Church (Keski-Porin kirkko), tour the pleasant surroundings at Herrainpaivat Beach, then explore the ancient world of The Ruins of the Church of the Holy Trinity, then look for gifts at Ruokapuoti Lumo, and finally appreciate the extensive heritage of Old Rauma.
For reviews, maps, photos, and tourist information, use the Pori trip planner.
Traveling by car from Helsinki to Pori takes 3.5 hours. Alternatively, you can take a bus; or take a train. In November in Pori, expect temperatures between 40°F during the day and 32°F at night. On the 13th (Tue), wrap the sightseeing up by early afternoon so you can travel to Rovaniemi.
For reviews, maps, photos, and tourist information, use the Pori trip planner.
Traveling by car from Helsinki to Pori takes 3.5 hours. Alternatively, you can take a bus; or take a train. In November in Pori, expect temperatures between 40°F during the day and 32°F at night. On the 13th (Tue), wrap the sightseeing up by early afternoon so you can travel to Rovaniemi.
Things to do in Pori
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Official Hometown of Santa Claus
An urban center set amongst the great Arctic wilderness, Rovaniemi serves as the capital of Lapland province.Kick off your visit on the 14th (Wed): hit the slopes at Ounasvaaran Hiihtokeskus Oy, then get engrossed in the history at Arktikum, and then pause for some serene contemplation at Rovaniemi Church. Here are some ideas for day two: engage your brain at Pilke Science Centre, see exotic creatures in open habitats at a safari tour, then make a trip to Lordi's Square, then try your luck at Feel Vegas - Club Rovaniemi, and finally look for gifts at Your Piece Of Finland.
For photos, ratings, reviews, and tourist information, read Rovaniemi journey planner.
You can do a combination of train and flight from Pori to Rovaniemi in 7.5 hours. Alternatively, you can drive; or take a train. Traveling from Pori in November, things will get slightly colder in Rovaniemi: highs are around 28°F and lows about 20°F. On the 16th (Fri), wrap the sightseeing up by early afternoon so you can travel back home.
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