10 days in Lapland Itinerary

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

Take a break from Rovaniemi with a short trip to Ranua Zoo in Ranua, about 1h 5 min away. Next up on the itinerary: don't miss a visit to Santa Claus Village, pause for some serene contemplation at Rovaniemi Church, stop by LAURI Handicraft Shop & Atelier, and hit the slopes at Ounasvaaran Hiihtokeskus Oy.

For other places to visit, maps, reviews, and more tourist information, read our Rovaniemi vacation builder.

Brisbane, Australia to Rovaniemi is an approximately 28-hour flight. You'll gain 8 hours traveling from Brisbane to Rovaniemi due to the time zone difference. Traveling from Brisbane in December, things will get colder in Rovaniemi: highs are around -6°C and lows about -13°C. Finish your sightseeing early on the 21st (Wed) 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.

Explore the numerous day-trip ideas around Levi: Lapland Hotels SnowVillage (in Kittila) and Pallas-Yllastunturi National Park (in Muonio). There's still lots to do: kick your exploration up a notch at Levi Ski Resort, stroll through Yllas Ski Resort, take in the exciting artwork at LUVATTUMAA - Levi Ice Gallery, and bet on your favorite at Icekarting Levi.

To find more things to do, where to stay, photos, and more tourist information, go to the Levi online journey planner.

Traveling by car from Rovaniemi to Levi takes 2.5 hours. Alternatively, you can take a bus. In December, daytime highs in Levi are -6°C, while nighttime lows are -15°C. You'll set off for home on the 25th (Sun).