11 days in Lapland Itinerary

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

Explore Rovaniemi's surroundings by going to Pyhatunturi (in Pelkosenniemi) and Amethyst Mine Lapland (in Luosto). There's still lots to do: make a trip to Santa Claus Village, engage your brain at Pilke Science Centre, see exotic creatures in open habitats at a safari tour, and find something for the whole family at SantaPark - the Home Cavern of Santa Claus.

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Brussels, Belgium to Rovaniemi is an approximately 8.5-hour flight. You can also drive; or do a combination of bus and train. You'll lose 1 hour traveling from Brussels to Rovaniemi due to the time zone difference. Traveling from Brussels in January, things will get much colder in Rovaniemi: highs are around -10°C and lows about -17°C. Wrap up your sightseeing on the 12th (Sun) to allow time to drive 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 13th (Mon), see the interesting displays at Gold Prospector Museum, stop by Hippupuoti Gift Shop, and then hit the slopes at Saariselka Ski & Sport Resort. Here are some ideas for day two: tour or see a show at The Sami Cultural Centre Sajos, see the interesting displays at Siida - Sami Museum and Nature Center, and then pause for some serene contemplation at Saariselka S:t Paulus Chapel.

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You can drive from Rovaniemi to Saariselka in 3.5 hours. Alternatively, you can take a bus. Expect slightly colder evenings in Saariselka when traveling from Rovaniemi in January, with lows around -20°C. Wrap up your sightseeing on the 14th (Tue) to allow time to 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.

Venture out of the city with trips to Lapland Hotels SnowVillage (in Kittila) and Pallas-Yllastunturi National Park (in Muonio). And it doesn't end there: bet on your favorite at Icekarting Levi, identify plant and animal life at Santa"s Cottage & Pet Farm, grab your bike and head to Levi Ski Resort, and fly down the slopes at Kids' Land.

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Fly from Saariselka to Levi in 3.5 hours. Alternatively, you can drive; or take a bus. In January, daily temperatures in Levi can reach -11°C, while at night they dip to -21°C. Wrap up your sightseeing on the 18th (Sat) early enough to travel back home.