32 days in Western Europe 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.

Get a sense of the local culture at Sea Fortress Suomenlinna and Helsinki Cathedral. Give yourself a bit of retail therapy at Market Square Kauppatori and Kamppi Shopping Centre. There's still lots to do: admire the landmark architecture of Temppeliaukio Church, wander the streets of Katajanokka, contemplate in the serene atmosphere at Uspenskin Cathedral (Uspenskin Katedraali), and see some colorful creatures with Dive Finland Oy.

To find more things to do, traveler tips, ratings, and other tourist information, refer to the Helsinki trip planner.

Dubai, United Arab Emirates to Helsinki is an approximately 9.5-hour flight. You can also drive. The time zone difference moving from Gulf Standard Time to Eastern European Standard Time is minus 2 hours. Expect much colder temperatures when traveling from Dubai in November; daily highs in Helsinki reach 5°C and lows reach 0°C. Finish up your sightseeing early on the 18th (Fri) so you can catch the flight to Rovaniemi.

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

Get outdoors at Pyha-Luosto National Park and Nature & Wildlife Tours. Do some cultural sightseeing at Arktikum and Rovaniemi Church. The adventure continues: make a trip to Santa Claus Village, see Santa Claus Office, find something for the whole family at SantaPark - the Home Cavern of Santa Claus, and identify plant and animal life at Wildlife Areas.

To find ratings, maps, other places to visit, and other tourist information, read Rovaniemi trip itinerary site.

Fly from Helsinki to Rovaniemi in 3 hours. Alternatively, you can take a train; or drive. Expect a bit cooler temperatures when traveling from Helsinki in November; daily highs in Rovaniemi reach -2°C and lows reach -7°C. Finish your sightseeing early on the 22nd (Tue) to allow enough time to drive to Pello.

Pello is a municipality of Finland.It is located approximately north of the Arctic Circle in the western part of the province of Lapland, and is part of the Lapland region. On the 23rd (Wed), hit the slopes at Ski Resort Ritavalkea, take an exotic tour of Soulmate Huskies, and then contemplate the long history of Maupertuis Memorial. On the 24th (Thu), you'll have a packed day of sightseeing: work some fitness into your day at Eeron Polku Trail.

To find more things to do, traveler tips, ratings, and tourist information, you can read our Pello itinerary website.

Traveling by car from Rovaniemi to Pello takes 1.5 hours. Alternatively, you can drive. In November in Pello, expect temperatures between -3°C during the day and -9°C at night. Wrap up your sightseeing by early afternoon on the 24th (Thu) to allow time for the car ride to Levi.

Finland's largest and most popular ski resort, the fell of Levi provides excellent slopes and lively nightlife in an enchanting setting.

Get in touch with nature at Levi Ski Resort and Elan Ski Shop & Rental. Step out of Levi to go to Kaukonen and see Sarestoniemi Museum, which is approximately 52 minutes away. Next up on the itinerary: soothe aching muscles at KuruYoga Levi, identify plant and animal life at Wildlife Areas, relax in the rural setting at Santa"s Cottage & Pet Farm, and bet on your favorite at Icekarting Levi.

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Traveling by car from Pello to Levi takes 2 hours. Alternatively, you can drive. In November, plan for daily highs up to -3°C, and evening lows to -11°C. Wrap up your sightseeing on the 28th (Mon) early enough to drive to Rukatunturi.

Start off your visit on the 29th (Tue): get a dose of the wild on Era-Susi Huskies - Day Tours and then relax and float downstream with a rafting and tubing tour.

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Traveling by car from Levi to Rukatunturi takes 4.5 hours. Alternatively, you can drive. In November, daytime highs in Rukatunturi are -1°C, while nighttime lows are -7°C. Finish your sightseeing early on the 29th (Tue) to allow enough time 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 30th (Wed): capture your vacation like a pro with Lights Over Lapland and then see the sky in a new way at Aurora Sky Station. Keep things going the next day: explore the wealth of natural beauty at Abisko National Park.

For ratings, reviews, more things to do, and tourist information, go to the Abisko trip site.

The Route module can help you plan travel from Rukatunturi to Abisko. The time zone difference when traveling from Rukatunturi to Abisko is minus 1 hour. Traveling from Rukatunturi in November, things will get a bit warmer in Abisko: highs are around 3°C and lows about 0°C. Wrap up your sightseeing on the 1st (Thu) early enough to fly to Kalmar.

Kalmar is a city in the southeast of Sweden, situated by the Baltic Sea. Kick off your visit on the 2nd (Fri): get engrossed in the history at Kalmar County Museum and then take in the spiritual surroundings of Kalmar Cathedral. On the 3rd (Sat), you'll have a packed day of sightseeing: look for all kinds of wild species at Ottenby Naturum, then enjoy the sea views from Fyren Lange Jan, and then stroll the grounds of Kristianopels Kyrka.

For traveler tips, where to stay, and other tourist information, refer to the Kalmar online driving holiday planner.

Traveling by flight from Abisko to Kalmar takes 5.5 hours. Alternatively, you can drive; or take a train. Expect somewhat warmer weather when traveling from Abisko in December: highs in Kalmar hover around 4°C, while lows dip to -1°C. Wrap up your sightseeing on the 3rd (Sat) to allow time to fly to Stockholm.

One of Europe's most culturally diverse cities, Stockholm extends over 14 islands, united by a series of tunnels and bridges.

Visit Royal Palace and Monteliusvagen for their historical value. Do some cultural sightseeing at Vasa Museum and Skansen. The adventure continues: step off the mainland to explore Sodermalm, browse the eclectic array of goods at Ostermalm Saluhall, admire the masterpieces at Fotografiska Stockholm, and examine the collection at ABBA The Museum.

To see where to stay, ratings, reviews, and more tourist information, refer to the Stockholm attractions planner.

Fly from Kalmar to Stockholm in 2.5 hours. Alternatively, you can drive; or take a train. Expect a daytime high around 3°C in December, and nighttime lows around -1°C. Wrap up your sightseeing on the 7th (Wed) to allow time to fly to Helsinki.

Head to Old Market Hall and Stockmann Department Storefor plenty of shopping. Deepen your sense of the past at sights like Turku Castle and The Esplanadi Park. Change things up with these side-trips from Helsinki: Aurlahti Beach (in Lohja), Turku (Bike Rental - by Carfield & St Henry's Ecumenical Art Chappel) and Bellevue Beach (in Hanko). Spend the 15th (Thu) exploring nature at Nuuksio National Park. See even more of Helsinki: stroll through Aurinkolahti Beach, get a dose of the wild on a nature and wildlife tour, take a memorable drive along King's Road, and admire the masterpieces at Museum of Contemporary Art Kiasma.

To find more things to do, other places to visit, traveler tips, and more tourist information, read Helsinki trip planner.

Traveling by flight from Stockholm to Helsinki takes 4 hours. Alternatively, you can do a combination of ferry and train; or do a combination of ferry and bus. Due to the time zone difference, you'll lose 1 hour traveling from Stockholm to Helsinki. Cap off your sightseeing on the 15th (Thu) early enough to catch the flight back home.