11 days in Lapland Itinerary

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

On the 9th (Sun), admire the sheer force of Auttikongas, then take an in-depth tour of Arktikum, then see exotic creatures in open habitats at a safari tour, and finally don't miss a visit to Marttiinin Wanha Tehdas. On the 10th (Mon), you'll have a packed day of sightseeing: get in on the family fun at SantaPark, see Santa Claus Office, and then find something for the whole family at Santa Claus Village.

For traveler tips, where to stay, other places to visit, and more tourist information, read our Rovaniemi route planning app .

Coimbatore, India to Rovaniemi is an approximately 26-hour flight. The time zone difference moving from India Standard Time (IST) to Eastern European Time (EET) is minus 3 hours. In September, Rovaniemi is colder than Coimbatore - with highs of 13°C and lows of 6°C. Wrap up your sightseeing on the 11th (Tue) early enough 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.

Start off your visit on the 11th (Tue): have fun at Action Park and then explore the striking landscape of Urho Kekkonen National Park. Keep things going the next day: get a dose of the wild on Reindeer Farm Petri Mattus and then examine the collection at Siida.

To find more things to do, ratings, and tourist information, refer to the Saariselka online trip itinerary maker .

You can drive from Rovaniemi to Saariselka in 3.5 hours. Alternatively, you can take a bus. In September, plan for daily highs up to 13°C, and evening lows to 4°C. Wrap up your sightseeing on the 13th (Thu) early enough to travel to Muonio.

Muonio is a municipality of Finland.The town is located in far northern Finland above the Arctic Circle on the country's western border, within the area of the former Lappi province. Kick off your visit on the 14th (Fri): admire all the interesting features of Ice Karting Levi, experience rural life at Santa"s Cottage & Pet Farm, and then glide through natural beauty at Pallas-Yllastunturi National Park. Get ready for a full day of sightseeing on the 15th (Sat): get outside with Seven Fells Up.

To find maps, more things to do, other places to visit, and tourist information, use the Muonio journey maker tool .

You can drive from Saariselka to Muonio in 3.5 hours. In September, plan for daily highs up to 12°C, and evening lows to 4°C. Wrap up your sightseeing on the 15th (Sat) to allow time to travel to Enontekio.

Start off your visit on the 16th (Sun): make a trip to Pyhakero and then take in the architecture and atmosphere at Enontekio Church. On your second day here, contemplate the long history of Jarama WWII Fortification Camp.

For more things to do, photos, maps, and other tourist information, read our Enontekio road trip website .

Explore your travel options from Muonio to Enontekio with the Route module. September in Enontekio sees daily highs of 12°C and lows of 4°C at night. Wrap up your sightseeing by early afternoon on the 17th (Mon) to allow time for travel back home.