7 days in Lapland Itinerary

Kemi is a town and municipality of Finland. For where to stay, reviews, other places to visit, and tourist information, go to the Kemi itinerary planner .

Helsinki to Kemi is an approximately 4.5-hour flight. You can also do a combination of flight and train; or drive. Prepare for little chillier weather when traveling from Helsinki in April: high temperatures in Kemi hover around 4°C and lows are around -5°C. Finish up your sightseeing early on the 16th (Mon) so you can catch the train to Rovaniemi.

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

Start off your visit on the 17th (Tue): make a trip to Lordi's Square, get engrossed in the history at Arktikum, then identify plant and animal life at Wildlife Areas, and finally take in the dramatic scenery at Auttikongas. Get ready for a full day of sightseeing on the 18th (Wed): find something for the whole family at SantaPark, then see Santa Claus Office, and then find something for the whole family at Santa Claus Village.

To find more things to do, where to stay, and tourist information, read our Rovaniemi online day trip planner .

Traveling by train from Kemi to Rovaniemi takes 1.5 hours. Alternatively, you can take a bus; or drive. Expect a daytime high around 3°C in April, and nighttime lows around -3°C. Cap off your sightseeing on the 19th (Thu) early enough to go by car to Levi.

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

Explore the numerous day-trip ideas around Levi: Muonio (Pallas-Yllastunturi National Park & Muonion Kotiseutumuseo), Snow Village (in Kittila) and Seven Fells Up (in Akaslompolo). On the 19th (Thu), ski the day away in the pristine settings at Levi Ski Resort. And it doesn't end there: admire all the interesting features of Ice Karting Levi, get interesting insight from Tours, make a trip to Giewont Husky Adventures, and relax in the rural setting at Santa"s Cottage & Pet Farm.

For traveler tips and more tourist information, read Levi trip website .

You can drive from Rovaniemi to Levi in 2.5 hours. Another option is to take a bus. In April, plan for daily highs up to 3°C, and evening lows to -4°C. Wrap up your sightseeing on the 22nd (Sun) to allow time to travel back home.