9 days in Lapland & Helsinki Itinerary
9 days in Lapland & Helsinki Itinerary
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9 days in Lapland & Helsinki Itinerary
Start: Helsinki
Fly:
4h 15min
1
Kemi
— 2 nights
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train:
1h 15min
2
Rovaniemi
— 1 night
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Drive:
3h 15min
3
Saariselka
— 4 nights
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Fly:
4h 15min
4
Helsinki
— 1 night
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End: Helsinki
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2
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Kemi
2
nights

Kemi is a town and municipality of Finland. Kick off your visit on the 7th (Thu): admire the masterpieces at Kemin Jalokivigalleria (Kemi Gemstone Gallery), then contemplate in the serene atmosphere at Kemi Church, and then take an in-depth tour of The Provincial Museum Of Tornio Valley. On the 8th (Fri), you'll have a packed day of sightseeing: pause for some serene contemplation at Tornio Church and then find something for the whole family at Duudsonit Activity Park - TornioHaparanda.
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Helsinki to Kemi is an approximately 4.5-hour flight. You can also do a combination of flight and train; or drive. Expect slightly colder temperatures when traveling from Helsinki in February; daily highs in Kemi reach -4°C and lows reach -11°C. Finish your sightseeing early on the 8th (Fri) to allow enough time to take a train to Rovaniemi.
Make your Kemi itinerary with Inspirock to find out what to see and where to go.
Helsinki to Kemi is an approximately 4.5-hour flight. You can also do a combination of flight and train; or drive. Expect slightly colder temperatures when traveling from Helsinki in February; daily highs in Kemi reach -4°C and lows reach -11°C. Finish your sightseeing early on the 8th (Fri) to allow enough time to take a train to Rovaniemi.
Things to do in Kemi
Side Trip
Tornio
Find places to stay Feb 6 — 8:
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Duudsonit Activity Park - TornioHaparanda
11:00am, Fri Feb 8

The Provincial Museum Of Tornio Valley
4:00pm, Thu Feb 7

Kemi Church
12:00pm, Thu Feb 7
1
night
Rovaniemi
1
night
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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.Start off your visit on the 9th (Sat): identify plant and animal life at Wildlife Areas, then find something for the whole family at Santa Claus Village, and then get engrossed in the history at Arktikum.
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Take a train from Kemi to Rovaniemi in 1.5 hours. Alternatively, you can take a bus; or drive. February in Rovaniemi sees daily highs of -6°C and lows of -11°C at night. Wrap up your sightseeing on the 9th (Sat) early enough to drive to Saariselka.
Things to do in Rovaniemi
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4
nights
Saariselka
4
nights

Escape the urban bustle at Urho Kekkonen National Park and Saariselka Ski & Sport Resort. Explore Saariselka's surroundings by going to Inari (Siida & Pielpajarvi Wilderness Church).
To see reviews, ratings, maps, and tourist information, go to the Saariselka road trip tool .
You can drive from Rovaniemi to Saariselka in 3.5 hours. Alternatively, you can take a bus. Traveling from Rovaniemi in February, Saariselka is little chillier at night with lows of -15°C. Cap off your sightseeing on the 13th (Wed) early enough to travel to Helsinki.
To see reviews, ratings, maps, and tourist information, go to the Saariselka road trip tool .
You can drive from Rovaniemi to Saariselka in 3.5 hours. Alternatively, you can take a bus. Traveling from Rovaniemi in February, Saariselka is little chillier at night with lows of -15°C. Cap off your sightseeing on the 13th (Wed) early enough to travel to Helsinki.
Things to do in Saariselka
Side Trip
Inari
Find places to stay Feb 9 — 13:
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Urho Kekkonen National Park
2:00pm, Sun Feb 10

Siida - Sami Museum and Nature Center
1:00pm, Tue Feb 12

Saariselka Ski & Sport Resort
10:00am, Mon Feb 11
1
night
Helsinki
1
night

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.Start off your visit on the 13th (Wed): tour the pleasant surroundings at Aurinkolahti Beach and then learn about all things military at Fortress of Suomenlinna. Keep things going the next day: get in on the family fun at Linnanmaki Amusement Park.
For more things to do, traveler tips, reviews, and other tourist information, you can read our Helsinki trip maker tool .
You can do a combination of bus and flight from Saariselka to Helsinki in 4.5 hours. Other options are to do a combination of bus and train; or drive. Traveling from Saariselka in February, things will get somewhat warmer in Helsinki: highs are around 0°C and lows about -3°C. Finish up your sightseeing early on the 14th (Thu) so you can travel back home.
Things to do in Helsinki
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Highlights from your plan

Sea Fortress Suomenlinna
4:00pm, Wed Feb 13

Linnanmaki Amusement Park
10:00am, Thu Feb 14

Aurinkolahti Beach
12:30pm, Wed Feb 13
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