11 days in Lapland Itinerary

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

On the 10th (Sun), make a trip to Lordi's Square. Here are some ideas for day two: identify plant and animal life at Wildlife Areas, then look for gifts at LAURI Handicraft Shop & Atelier, then see Santa Claus Office, and finally don't miss a visit to Santa Claus Village.

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Berlin, Germany to Rovaniemi is an approximately 7-hour flight. You can also drive; or do a combination of train, car, and ferry. The time zone changes from Central European Standard Time (CET) to Eastern European Standard Time (EET), which is usually a 1 hour difference. In March, daytime highs in Rovaniemi are -1°C, while nighttime lows are -9°C. Finish up your sightseeing early on the 12th (Tue) so you can go by car to Akaslompolo.

Venture out of the city with trips to Pallas-Yllastunturi National Park (in Muonio) and Lapland Hotels SnowVillage (in Kittila).

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Drive from Rovaniemi to Akaslompolo in 2.5 hours. Alternatively, you can take a bus. In March in Akaslompolo, expect temperatures between 0°C during the day and -10°C at night. Finish up your sightseeing early on the 15th (Fri) so you can go by car to Levi.

Finland's largest and most popular ski resort, the fell of Levi provides excellent slopes and lively nightlife in an enchanting setting.

Kick off your visit on the 16th (Sat): grab your bike and head to Levi Ski Resort. Get ready for a full day of sightseeing on the next day: fly down the slopes at Kids' Land, then get a dose of the wild on a nature and wildlife tour, then bet on your favorite at Icekarting Levi, and finally identify plant and animal life at Santa"s Cottage & Pet Farm.

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Getting from Akaslompolo to Levi by car takes about an hour. Other options: take a bus. In March in Levi, expect temperatures between 0°C during the day and -10°C at night. Wrap up your sightseeing on the 17th (Sun) to allow time to 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.

On the 18th (Mon), get a dose of the wild on a nature and wildlife tour, then look for gifts at Hippupuoti Gift Shop, and then trek along Urho Kekkonen National Park. Get ready for a full day of sightseeing on the next day: gear up at Saariselka Ski & Sport Resort.

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Fly from Levi to Saariselka in 3.5 hours. Alternatively, you can drive; or take a bus. In March, daytime highs in Saariselka are -1°C, while nighttime lows are -12°C. Finish up your sightseeing early on the 19th (Tue) so you can travel to Pyhatunturi.

Start off your visit on the 20th (Wed): explore the striking landscape of Pyha-Luosto National Park.

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Getting from Saariselka to Pyhatunturi by car takes about 2.5 hours. Expect a daytime high around -1°C in March, and nighttime lows around -13°C. Finish your sightseeing early on the 20th (Wed) so you can travel back home.