11 days in Lapland Itinerary

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

On the 26th (Wed), take in the views from Lumberjack's Candle Bridge. On the 27th (Thu), you'll have a packed day of sightseeing: get in on the family fun at Santa Claus Village, enjoy some diversion at Santa Claus Office, and then find something for the whole family at SantaPark.

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Manchester, UK to Rovaniemi is an approximately 6-hour flight. You can also do a combination of flight and bus; or do a combination of bus, car, ferry, and train. The time zone difference when traveling from Manchester to Rovaniemi is 2 hours. Plan for cooler temperatures traveling from Manchester in December, with highs in Rovaniemi at -6°C and lows at -13°C. Finish your sightseeing early on the 28th (Fri) so you can drive to Luosto.

Nestled among vast forests and fells, Luosto represents a small idyllic resort village set on the edge of Pyha-Luosto National Park.

Kick off your visit on the 29th (Sat): admire all the interesting features of Amethyst Mine Lapland.

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You can drive from Rovaniemi to Luosto in 1.5 hours. Another option is to take a bus. Plan for slightly colder nights when traveling from Rovaniemi in December since evenings lows in Luosto dip to -17°C. Wrap up your sightseeing by early afternoon on the 29th (Sat) to allow time for the car ride to Saariselka.

You'll find plenty of places to visit near Saariselka: Inari (The Sami Cultural Centre Sajos, Pielpajarvi Wilderness Church, & more). On the 30th (Sun), spend an exhilarating day on the slopes at Saariselka Ski & Sport Resort.

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Getting from Luosto to Saariselka by car takes about 2.5 hours. Other options: take a bus. In December, daytime highs in Saariselka are -7°C, while nighttime lows are -17°C. Wrap up your sightseeing on the 2nd (Wed) 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.

Take a break from Levi with a short trip to Snow Village in Kittila, about 46 minutes away. On the 3rd (Thu), ski the day away in the pristine settings at Levi Ski Resort. There's lots more to do: explore and take pictures at Ice Karting Levi, make a trip to Giewont Husky Adventures, stroll through Santa"s Cottage & Pet Farm, and surround yourself with nature on a nature and wildlife tour.

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Traveling by combination of bus and flight from Saariselka to Levi takes 3 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 5th (Sat) to allow time to travel back home.