10 days in Lapland Itinerary

Nestled among vast forests and fells, Luosto represents a small idyllic resort village set on the edge of Pyha-Luosto National Park.

Kick off your visit on the 6th (Sat): explore the striking landscape of Pyha-Luosto National Park.

To see maps, photos, other places to visit, and tourist information, use the Luosto driving holiday planner.

Copenhagen, Denmark to Luosto is an approximately 9-hour combination of flight and car. You can also drive. Due to the time zone difference, you'll lose 1 hour traveling from Copenhagen to Luosto. In October, Luosto is slightly colder than Copenhagen - with highs of 3°C and lows of -2°C. Finish your sightseeing early on the 6th (Sat) to allow enough time to drive to Inari.

Inari is Finland's largest, most sparsely populated municipality, with four official languages, more than any other in the country. On the 7th (Sun), get outside with Lake Inari and then examine the collection at Siida - Sami Museum and Nature Center. Keep things going the next day: wander the wide-open spaces of Reindeer Farm Petri Mattus, get your bearings at The Sami Cultural Centre Sajos, and then take in the architecture and atmosphere at Pielpajarvi Wilderness Church.

To see more things to do, ratings, maps, and more tourist information, you can read our Inari road trip tool.

Traveling by car from Luosto to Inari takes 3 hours. Alternatively, you can do a combination of taxi and bus. In October, daily temperatures in Inari can reach 3°C, while at night they dip to -2°C. Finish your sightseeing early on the 8th (Mon) to allow enough 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.

Kick off your visit on the 9th (Tue): grab your bike and head to Levi Ski Resort.

For more things to do, photos, and more tourist information, use the Levi trip itinerary planner.

Traveling by car from Inari to Levi takes 4 hours. Alternatively, you can take a bus; or take a bus. Expect a daytime high around 3°C in October, and nighttime lows around -3°C. Wrap up your sightseeing on the 9th (Tue) to allow time to drive to Akaslompolo.

Start off your visit on the 10th (Wed): see exotic creatures in open habitats at a safari tour and then explore the wealth of natural beauty at Pallas-Yllastunturi National Park. Get ready for a full day of sightseeing on the next day: stop by Akaslompolo Sportshop, stroll through Konijanka Petting Zoo, and then get outside with Seven Fells Up.

For photos, traveler tips, other places to visit, and more tourist information, refer to the Akaslompolo trip itinerary maker.

Traveling by car from Levi to Akaslompolo takes an hour. Alternatively, you can do a combination of bus and shuttle. October in Akaslompolo sees daily highs of 3°C and lows of -3°C at night. Finish up your sightseeing early on the 11th (Thu) so you can go by car to Rovaniemi.

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

Kick off your visit on the 12th (Fri): get engrossed in the history at Arktikum, make a trip to Santa Claus Village, then see exotic creatures in open habitats at a safari tour, and finally stop by Your Piece Of Finland. Here are some ideas for day two: get your game on at Snowman World Igloo Hotel, have fun at Santa Claus Office, then get curious at Science Centre Pilke, then take in the architecture and atmosphere at Rovaniemi Church, and finally make a trip to Lordi's Square.

For other places to visit, ratings, traveler tips, and other tourist information, read Rovaniemi route website.

You can drive from Akaslompolo to Rovaniemi in 2.5 hours. Other options are to take a bus; or do a combination of shuttle and bus. October in Rovaniemi sees daily highs of 3°C and lows of -1°C at night. Wrap up your sightseeing on the 13th (Sat) to allow time to fly back home.