9 days in Helsinki Region & Lapland 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.

Pack the 19th (Mon) with family-friendly diversions at Linnanmaki Amusement Park. There's much more to do: admire the striking features of Temppeliaukio Church, enjoy the sand and surf at Hietaranta Beach, deepen your knowledge of military history at Sea Fortress Suomenlinna, and make a trip to Senate Square.

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Singapore, Singapore to Helsinki is an approximately 15.5-hour flight. The time zone difference when traveling from Singapore to Helsinki is minus 6 hours. Prepare for cooler weather when traveling from Singapore in November: high temperatures in Helsinki hover around 5°C and lows are around 0°C. Cap off your sightseeing on the 21st (Wed) early enough to travel to Akaslompolo.

Kick off your visit on the 22nd (Thu): get outside with Seven Fells Up and then stop by Akaslompolo Sportshop.

Plan my trip to Akaslompolo with suggested itineraries provided by Inspirock.

You can fly from Helsinki to Akaslompolo in 5.5 hours. Other options are to drive; or take a bus. Traveling from Helsinki in November, expect Akaslompolo to be slightly colder, temps between -3°C and -11°C. Finish up your sightseeing early on the 22nd (Thu) so you can go by car to Rovaniemi.

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

On the 23rd (Fri), make a trip to Lordi's Square, see exotic creatures in open habitats at a safari tour, then see Santa Claus Office, and finally make a trip to Santa Claus Village.

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Traveling by car from Akaslompolo to Rovaniemi takes 2.5 hours. Alternatively, you can take a bus. Expect a daytime high around -2°C in November, and nighttime lows around -7°C. Finish up your sightseeing early on the 23rd (Fri) so you can travel back home.