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Helsinki, Finland
Helsinki is both the start and endpoint of this 10-day itinerary through Finland and Lapland. The Finnish capital offers plenty to do, relax, and explore. It’s a grand city that is easy to get around on foot or by tram.
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Kemi, Finland
After Helsinki, we moved to Kemi. There is a short, direct flight that gets you to Kemi from Helsinki. Kemi is a small town, and everything is conveniently located within walking distance from its town centre.
Although there isn’t particularly much to see in Kemi, there is one awesome bucket list item on our itinerary. The picture below should give you a hint.
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Rovaniemi, Finland
Rovaniemi is the capital city of Lapland, and I think it is the tourist capital of Finland. In fact, you could spend all your time in Rovaniemi and book every outdoor activity here.
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Saariselkä, Finland
Saariselka is a 3.5-hour bus ride from Rovaniemi. When we arrived in Saariselka we felt relieved that we’d left the maddening crowds behind in Rovaniemi. Starting here, Lapland feels vast and deserted.
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Ivalo, Finland
Like most places in Lapland, Ivalo offers visitors similar outdoor winter activities. However, as not too many tourists stay in Ivalo, activities here can be more personal, and less commercial.
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Inari, Finland
The distance between Ivalo and Inari is short enough to be covered by a taxi. Taxis may not be easily available in this part of the country, so it’s advisable to ask your accommodation to arrange one for you.
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Porvoo, Finland