Family-Friendly Finland Adventure: Helsinki to Lapland, July 5-12, 2025

Day 1: Arrival and Helsinki Exploration

Helsinki, Finland on July 5, 2025

9:00am

Breakfast at Café Ekberg

Start your Finnish adventure with delicious coffee and pastries at Helsinki's oldest bakery, open from 7am.
EUR8, 1h0m

10:30am

Visit Helsinki Zoo

Explore the beautiful Korkeasaari Zoo to meet Nordic animals and enjoy the green surroundings, perfect for your little one. Open 10am-6pm.
EUR14 per adult, EUR7 per child, 2h0m

1:00pm

Lunch at Ravintola Aino

Enjoy traditional Finnish lunch dishes in a cozy family-friendly setting, open 11am-3pm.
EUR30 for family, 1h0m

2:30pm

Explore Helsinki City Center & Senate Square

Stroll around Helsinki’s iconic landmarks including the white Cathedral and colorful Market Square, great for photos and light shopping.
Free, 2h0m

5:00pm

Dinner at Kuu Kuu restaurant

Relax with a casual dinner serving Finnish cuisine with vegetarian and child-friendly options, open till 9pm.
EUR40 for family, 1h0m
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Day 2: Helsinki Culture & Kids Fun

Helsinki, Finland on July 6, 2025

8:30am

Breakfast at Good Life Coffee

Sample fresh, organic coffee and kid-friendly snacks in a calm environment from 8am.
EUR10, 1h0m

9:30am

Visit Heureka Science Center

Take a short drive to Vantaa for interactive science exhibits and outdoor nature trails suited for young children, open 10am-6pm.
EUR16 per adult, EUR12 per child, 3h0m

1:00pm

Lunch at Heureka café

Enjoy lunch onsite featuring sandwiches and soups with kid options, open until 3pm.
EUR25 for family, 1h0m

2:30pm

Seurasaari Open-Air Museum

Back in Helsinki, explore open-air museum with traditional Finnish cottages and open spaces great for children to run around, open 10am-6pm.
EUR12 per adult, free for kids under 7, 2h0m

5:30pm

Dinner at Zucchini Pizza

Have kid-friendly organic vegan pizza and salads, open until 9pm.
EUR35 for family, 1h0m
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Day 3: Travel to Tampere and City Tour

Tampere, Finland on July 7, 2025

7:30am

Breakfast and Check out

Early breakfast near hotel and pack for train travel.
Included in hotel, 1h0m

9:00am

Train to Tampere

Take the direct VR train from Helsinki to Tampere, journey approx 1h40m, with beautiful countryside views.
EUR25 per person, 1h40m

11:00am

Lunch at Cafe Pispala

Enjoy lunch at this popular café with home-baked cakes and sandwiches, perfect for families.
EUR25 for family, 1h0m

12:30pm

Visit Särkänniemi Adventure Park

Famous amusement park with kids’ aquarium, dolphinarium, and playgrounds. Open 10am-8pm.
EUR39 for family pass, 3h0m

5:30pm

Dinner at Ravinteli Bertha

Cozy restaurant with Finnish food and family-friendly atmosphere, open till 10pm.
EUR40 for family, 1h0m
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Day 4: Travel north to Rovaniemi, Lapland

Rovaniemi, Finland on July 8, 2025

7:00am

Breakfast and Check out

Breakfast near hotel and prepare for the trip north.
Included in hotel, 1h0m

8:00am

Flight to Rovaniemi

Fly from Tampere-Pirkkala airport to Rovaniemi, approximately 1h10m flight.
EUR70 per person, 1h10m

10:30am

Check-in and Lunch at Santa's Hotel Restaurant

Settle into hotel and enjoy Finnish buffet lunch with family-friendly options.
EUR40 for family, 1h0m

12:00pm

Visit Santa Claus Village

Meet Santa, explore reindeer & husky farms, and shop for unique souvenirs. Open daily 10am-6pm.
Free entry, activities vary, 3h0m

5:30pm

Dinner at restaurant Nili

Traditional Lappish cuisine with fresh local ingredients; offers child-friendly menu, open till 9pm.
EUR45 for family, 1h0m
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Day 5: Arctic Circle & Nature Fun

Rovaniemi, Finland on July 9, 2025

8:00am

Breakfast at hotel

Enjoy a hearty buffet breakfast to fuel up for a full day outdoors.
Included in stay, 1h0m

9:30am

Ranua Wildlife Park

Visit the zoo showcasing Arctic animals like polar bears & lynx. Open 9am-6pm, great for kids.
EUR18 adults, EUR10 children, 3h0m

1:00pm

Lunch at Ranua café

Family-friendly café serving soups and sandwiches onsite.
EUR25 for family, 1h0m

2:30pm

Pilke Science Centre

Interactive exhibitions about northern forests and nature, perfect educational fun for children, open till 6pm.
EUR12 adults, free for children under 7, 2h0m

5:30pm

Dinner at Roka Kitchen & Wine

Modern Finnish cuisine with local touch and child-friendly choices.
EUR50 for family, 1h0m
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Day 6: Santa Park & Relaxation

Rovaniemi, Finland on July 10, 2025

8:00am

Breakfast at hotel

Start the day with a nourishing breakfast buffet.
Included, 1h0m

9:30am

Santa Park

Indoor Christmas theme park with elves workshops, magical train rides, and Santa’s house, open 10am-5pm.
EUR34 adults, EUR25 children, 3h0m

1:00pm

Lunch at Santa Park

Enjoy themed lunch options onsite catering to families.
EUR30 for family, 1h0m

2:30pm

Riverwalk at Kemijoki

Gentle stroll along the riverbank suitable for strollers and young kids; enjoy beautiful Lapland summer light.
Free, 2h0m

5:30pm

Dinner at Kotahovi restaurant

Cozy log cabin ambiance with local dishes and a play area for kids, open till 9pm.
EUR45 for family, 1h0m
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Day 7: Lapland Forest Hike & Departure Prep

Rovaniemi, Finland on July 11, 2025

8:00am

Breakfast at hotel

Enjoy your last hotel breakfast with local berries and breads.
Included, 1h0m

9:30am

Easy Forest Hike at Ounasvaara

Family-friendly trail with lookout points and picnic spots overlooking Rovaniemi.
Free, 3h0m

1:00pm

Lunch in Ounasvaara Café

Light lunch with Finnish pastries and fresh juices.
EUR25 for family, 1h0m

3:00pm

Return to Hotel for Rest & Pack

Prepare for departure with some downtime.
Free, 2h0m

6:00pm

Farewell Dinner at Rovaniemi city center

Celebrate the trip’s end with a quality dinner at Bistro & Bar 21, child-friendly and open till 10pm.
EUR50 for family, 1h30m
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Day 8: Departure Day

Rovaniemi/Helsinki, Finland on July 12, 2025

7:00am

Breakfast and check out

Last Finnish breakfast and hotel check out.
Included, 1h0m

8:30am

Flight Rovaniemi to Helsinki

Morning flight back to Helsinki to connect with your onward journey.
EUR70 per person, 1h10m
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