9 days in Lapland & Helsinki Itinerary

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.

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.

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).

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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.

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.

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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.