11 days in Lapland Itinerary

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

Step out of Rovaniemi to go to Pyhatunturi and see Pyha-Luosto National Park, which is approximately 1h 40 min away. There's still lots to do: don't miss a visit to Santa Claus Village, take an in-depth tour of Arktikum, see Santa Claus Office, and hit the best photo ops around with an inspiring photography tour.

To see where to stay, ratings, other places to visit, and tourist information, you can read our Rovaniemi online route planner .

Kuala Lumpur, Malaysia to Rovaniemi is an approximately 20.5-hour flight. You can also do a combination of bus and flight. Traveling from Kuala Lumpur to Rovaniemi, you'll gain 6 hours due to the time zone difference. Prepare for much colder weather when traveling from Kuala Lumpur in December: high temperatures in Rovaniemi hover around -6°C and lows are around -13°C. Finish your sightseeing early on the 13th (Fri) so you can 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 these side-trips from Levi: Pallas-Yllastunturi National Park (in Muonio) and Snow Village (in Kittila). On the 14th (Sat), ski the day away in the pristine settings at Levi Ski Resort. There's still lots to do: bet on your favorite at Icekarting Levi, don't miss a visit to Giewont Husky Adventures, get your game on at G2 ICEKARTING, and enjoy some diversion at Kids' Land.

To find photos, other places to visit, maps, and other tourist information, read Levi trip planner .

Drive from Rovaniemi to Levi in 2.5 hours. Alternatively, you can take a bus. In December, daily temperatures in Levi can reach -6°C, while at night they dip to -15°C. Finish up your sightseeing early on the 17th (Tue) so you can travel to Pelkosenniemi.

Pelkosenniemi is a municipality of Finland.Pelkosenniemi is located in the province of Lapland. To find more things to do, reviews, other places to visit, and other tourist information, read Pelkosenniemi trip itinerary tool .

Drive from Levi to Pelkosenniemi in 2.5 hours. Expect a daytime high around -8°C in December, and nighttime lows around -17°C. On the 18th (Wed), you'll travel back home.