10 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 2nd (Sat): look for gifts at Your Piece Of Finland, then take an in-depth tour of Arktikum, then identify plant and animal life at Wildlife Areas, and finally get engrossed in the history at Rovaniemi Local History Museum. On the next day, hit the slopes at Ounasvaaran Hiihtokeskus Oy, see Santa Claus Office, and then make a trip to Santa Claus Village.

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Singapore, Singapore to Rovaniemi is an approximately 18.5-hour flight. The time zone difference moving from Singapore Standard Time (SGT) to Eastern European Standard Time (EET) is minus 6 hours. Traveling from Singapore in February, expect Rovaniemi to be colder, temps between -6°C and -11°C. Cap off your sightseeing on the 3rd (Sun) early enough to travel to Salla.

Salla is a municipality of Finland, located in Lapland. Start off your visit on the 4th (Mon): fly down the slopes at Salla Ski Resort, take an in-depth tour of Salla Museum of War & Reconstruction, and then steep yourself in history at Paikanselan Taistelualue.

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Traveling by car from Rovaniemi to Salla takes 2 hours. In February in Salla, expect temperatures between -6°C during the day and -13°C at night. Finish up your sightseeing early on the 4th (Mon) 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.

Start off your visit on the 5th (Tue): fly down the slopes at Saariselka Ski & Sport Resort. On your second day here, examine the collection at Gold Prospector Museum, then hit the slopes at Urho Kekkonen National Park, and then stop by Hippupuoti Gift Shop.

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You can drive from Salla to Saariselka in 4 hours. In February, daytime highs in Saariselka are -6°C, while nighttime lows are -15°C. Finish your sightseeing early on the 6th (Wed) so you can 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.

Start off your visit on the 7th (Thu): fly down the slopes at Levi Ski Resort. On the next day, gear up at Elan Ski Shop & Rental and then fly down the slopes at Kids' Land.

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You can fly from Saariselka to Levi in 3.5 hours. Other options are to drive; or take a bus. Expect a daytime high around -5°C in February, and nighttime lows around -12°C. Finish your sightseeing early on the 8th (Fri) so you can drive to Akaslompolo.

Start off your visit on the 9th (Sat): see exotic creatures in open habitats at a safari tour and then hit the slopes at Yllas Ski Resort.

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You can drive from Levi to Akaslompolo in an hour. 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. Cap off your sightseeing on the 9th (Sat) early enough to travel back home.