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). And it doesn't end there: find something for the whole family at SantaPark - the Home Cavern of Santa Claus, make a trip to Santa Claus Village, get curious at Pilke Science Centre, and look for all kinds of wild species at Wildlife Areas.

For other places to visit, ratings, reviews, and tourist information, read Rovaniemi route planner.

Brussels, Belgium to Rovaniemi is an approximately 7.5-hour combination of train and flight. You can also fly; or drive. Due to the time zone difference, you'll lose 1 hour traveling from Brussels to Rovaniemi. Traveling from Brussels in January, expect Rovaniemi to be colder, temps between -10°C and -17°C. Finish up your sightseeing early on the 12th (Sun) so you can go by car to Saariselka.

Kick off your visit on the 13th (Mon): see the interesting displays at Gold Prospector Museum, look for gifts at Hippupuoti Gift Shop, and then fly down the slopes at Saariselka Ski & Sport Resort. On the 14th (Tue), you'll have a packed day of sightseeing: take a stroll around The Sami Cultural Centre Sajos, then examine the collection at Siida - Sami Museum and Nature Center, and then take in the architecture and atmosphere at Saariselka S:t Paulus Chapel.

To find photos, where to stay, traveler tips, and other tourist information, read our Saariselka trip planning website .

You can drive from Rovaniemi to Saariselka in 3.5 hours. Another option is to take a bus. Plan for a bit cooler nights when traveling from Rovaniemi in January since evenings lows in Saariselka dip to -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). There's lots more to do: glide through natural beauty at Levi Ski Resort, fly down the slopes at Kids' Land, take an exotic tour of a safari tour, and bet on your favorite at Icekarting Levi.

For more things to do, traveler tips, maps, and more tourist information, read our Levi online driving holiday planner .

You can fly from Saariselka to Levi in 3 hours. Other options are to drive; or take a bus. In January, plan for daily highs up to -11°C, and evening lows to -21°C. Wrap up your sightseeing on the 18th (Sat) early enough to travel back home.