10 days in Lapland Itinerary

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

On the 14th (Thu), make a trip to Lordi's Square, see exotic creatures in open habitats at a safari tour, then see Santa Claus Office, and finally don't miss a visit to Santa Claus Village. Get ready for a full day of sightseeing on the next day: find something for the whole family at SantaPark - the Home Cavern of Santa Claus, then get engrossed in the history at Arktikum, and then pause for some serene contemplation at Rovaniemi Church.

To see reviews, where to stay, photos, and tourist information, read our Rovaniemi online day trip planner.

Helsinki to Rovaniemi is an approximately 4.5-hour flight. You can also take a train; or drive. Expect little chillier temperatures when traveling from Helsinki in February; daily highs in Rovaniemi reach -6°C and lows reach -11°C. Finish your sightseeing early on the 15th (Fri) so you can drive to Akaslompolo.

On the 16th (Sat), see exotic creatures in open habitats at a safari tour and then hit the slopes at Yllas Ski Resort.

For traveler tips, where to stay, more things to do, and other tourist information, use the Akaslompolo trip planner.

You can drive from Rovaniemi to Akaslompolo in 2.5 hours. Another option is to take a bus. In February, daily temperatures in Akaslompolo can reach -5°C, while at night they dip to -12°C. Wrap up your sightseeing on the 16th (Sat) to allow time to drive to Levi.

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

Change things up with a short trip to Lapland Hotels SnowVillage in Kittila (about 46 minutes away). Spend the 17th (Sun) on two wheels at Levi Ski Resort. The adventure continues: join the crowd at Icekarting Levi, view the masterpieces at LUVATTUMAA - Levi Ice Gallery, get a dose of the wild on a nature and wildlife tour, and look for gifts at Elan Ski Shop & Rental.

To see reviews, ratings, maps, and other tourist information, you can read our Levi route planning site.

Getting from Akaslompolo to Levi by car takes about an hour. Other options: take a bus. In February, daily temperatures in Levi can reach -5°C, while at night they dip to -12°C. Finish your sightseeing early on the 19th (Tue) so you can travel to Saariselka.

Outdoor pursuits--ranging from cross-country skiing and snowmobiling to reindeer safaris and chasing Northern Lights--draw the largest number of tourists to Saariselka.

On the 20th (Wed), tour the pleasant surroundings at Saariselka Ski & Sport Resort. Get ready for a full day of sightseeing on the next day: get interesting insight from Tours and then see the interesting displays at Siida - Sami Museum and Nature Center.

To see where to stay, photos, ratings, and tourist information, go to the Saariselka holiday site.

Traveling by flight from Levi to Saariselka takes 3.5 hours. Alternatively, you can drive; or take a bus. Expect a daytime high around -6°C in February, and nighttime lows around -15°C. On the 22nd (Fri), wrap the sightseeing up by early afternoon so you can travel back home.