15 days in Europe Itinerary

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

On the 20th (Thu), stop by LAURI Handicraft Shop & Atelier, take an in-depth tour of Arktikum, and then push the limits with an extreme tour. Here are some ideas for day two: learn about wildlife with up-close encounters at Ranua Zoo, meet the residents at Elf's Farmyard, and then make a trip to Santa Claus Village.

To find more things to do, maps, reviews, and tourist information, read our Rovaniemi trip maker.

Helsinki to Rovaniemi is an approximately 3-hour flight. You can also take a train; or drive. Plan for slightly colder temperatures traveling from Helsinki in April, with highs in Rovaniemi at 3°C and lows at -3°C. Wrap up your sightseeing on the 21st (Fri) early enough to drive to Tornio.

Tornio is a city and municipality in Lapland, Finland. Start off your visit on the 22nd (Sat): tee off at Tornio Golf, take an in-depth tour of The Provincial Museum Of Tornio Valley, then see what you can catch with Nordic Safaris, and finally explore the activities along Kukkolankoski.

To see other places to visit, where to stay, traveler tips, and other tourist information, you can read our Tornio attractions planner.

Getting from Rovaniemi to Tornio by car takes about 2 hours. Expect a daytime high around 4°C in April, and nighttime lows around -5°C. Cap off your sightseeing on the 22nd (Sat) early enough to go by car to Narvik.

or Áhkanjárga is the third-largest town and municipality in Nordland county, Norway by population. Start off your visit on the 23rd (Sun): see the interesting displays at Narvik Kjoretoyhistoriske Museum, get a dose of the wild on a nature and wildlife tour, then pause for some photo ops at Hiroshima Stone, then pause for some photo ops at Polish War Memorial, and finally take in the architecture and atmosphere at Narvik Church. On the 24th (Mon), you'll have a packed day of sightseeing: hit the slopes at Narvikfjellet.

To find reviews, other places to visit, traveler tips, and more tourist information, go to the Narvik online attractions planner.

You can drive from Tornio to Narvik in 6.5 hours. Traveling from Tornio to Narvik, you'll gain 1 hour due to the time zone difference. Traveling from Tornio in April, expect a bit warmer with lows of 0°C in Narvik. Wrap up your sightseeing on the 24th (Mon) early enough to drive to Abisko.

Abisko's northern location free of light pollution makes it home to one of the greatest displays of the Northern Lights and midnight suns.

Kick off your visit on the 25th (Tue): explore the striking landscape of Abisko National Park. Get ready for a full day of sightseeing on the next day: capture your vacation like a pro with an inspiring photography tour and then hit the best photo ops around with Lights Over Lapland.

To see reviews, maps, and tourist information, read our Abisko holiday planner.

You can drive from Narvik to Abisko in 1.5 hours. In April, daytime highs in Abisko are 6°C, while nighttime lows are 0°C. Cap off your sightseeing on the 26th (Wed) early enough to go by car to Kiruna.

Sweden's northernmost city, Kiruna remains best known for its proximity to the world's first hotel-museum built entirely of snow and ice.

Start off your visit on the 27th (Thu): don't miss a visit to Kiruna Stadshuset, take an exotic tour of Kiruna Adventure, and then admire the landmark architecture of Kirunas Stadshus Kristallen.

To see where to stay, other places to visit, traveler tips, and other tourist information, go to the Kiruna online itinerary planner.

You can drive from Abisko to Kiruna in 1.5 hours. Alternatively, you can take a train; or take a bus. Plan for a bit cooler temperatures traveling from Abisko in April, with highs in Kiruna at 1°C and lows at -7°C. Wrap up your sightseeing on the 27th (Thu) early enough to fly to Tallinn.

A historic city with its eye firmly on the future, Tallinn blends medieval fortifications, gleaming skyscrapers, and charming boutiques with a spattering of Soviet relics.

You'll visit kid-friendly attractions like Tallinn Old Town and Aleksander Nevski Katedraali. There's lots more to do: enjoy breathtaking views from St. Olaf’s Church, don't miss a visit to Tallinna Raekoja Plats, test your problem-solving skills at popular escape rooms, and look for all kinds of wild species at Eesti Vabaõhumuuseum / Estonian Open Air Museum.

To find where to stay, ratings, other places to visit, and other tourist information, read our Tallinn trip itinerary maker app.

Fly from Kiruna to Tallinn in 6.5 hours. Alternatively, you can drive; or do a combination of bus, train, and ferry. The time zone changes from Central European Standard Time to Eastern European Standard Time, which is usually a 1 hour difference. In April, Tallinn is a bit warmer than Kiruna - with highs of 9°C and lows of 0°C. Finish your sightseeing early on the 1st (Mon) to allow enough time to fly 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.

Attractions like Sea Fortress Suomenlinna and Temppeliaukio Church make great kid-friendly stops. There's still lots to do: take in the architecture and atmosphere at Helsinki Cathedral, contemplate in the serene atmosphere at Uspenskin Cathedral (Uspenskin Katedraali), learn about wildlife with up-close encounters at Korkeasaaren Elaintarha, and admire the striking features of Helsinki Central Railway Station.

To see maps, more things to do, where to stay, and tourist information, you can read our Helsinki travel route builder app.

Getting from Tallinn to Helsinki by flight takes about 2.5 hours. Other options: ride a ferry; or do a combination of car and ferry. In May, daytime highs in Helsinki are 18°C, while nighttime lows are 7°C. Cap off your sightseeing on the 4th (Thu) early enough to travel back home.