6 days in Lapland Itinerary

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

Kick off your visit on the 8th (Tue): make a trip to Lordi's Square and then take an in-depth tour of Arktikum. On your second day here, make a trip to Marttiinin Wanha Tehdas, then see exotic creatures in open habitats at a safari tour, then see Santa Claus Office, and finally find something for the whole family at Santa Claus Village.

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Buffalo, USA to Rovaniemi is an approximately 22-hour flight. You'll lose 7 hours traveling from Buffalo to Rovaniemi due to the time zone difference. In January, Rovaniemi is little chillier than Buffalo - with highs of 16°F and lows of 6°F. Wrap up your sightseeing on the 10th (Thu) early enough to drive to Inari.

On the 10th (Thu), see the interesting displays at Siida and then take in the architecture and atmosphere at Pielpajarvi Wilderness Church.

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You can drive from Rovaniemi to Inari in 4 hours. Alternatively, you can do a combination of bus, flight, and shuttle; or take a bus. Traveling from Rovaniemi in January, expect slightly colder with lows of 1°F in Inari. Wrap up your sightseeing on the 11th (Fri) to allow time to travel to Levi.

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

On the 11th (Fri), glide through natural beauty at Levi Ski Resort.

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You can do a combination of shuttle, flight, and bus from Inari to Levi in 2.5 hours. Other options are to drive; or take a bus. Expect a daytime high around 15°F in January, and nighttime lows around -1°F. Wrap up your sightseeing on the 11th (Fri) early enough to travel back home.