11 days in Rovaniemi & Kittila Itinerary

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

Get out of town with these interesting Rovaniemi side-trips: Ski Resort Ritavalkea (in Pello), Luosto (Amethyst Mine Lapland & Kopara Reindeer Park) and Pyha-Luosto National Park (in Pyhatunturi). There's lots more to do: don't miss a visit to Santa Claus Village, take in the architecture and atmosphere at Rovaniemi Church, surround yourself with nature on a nature and wildlife tour, and get in on the family fun at SantaPark - the Home Cavern of Santa Claus.

To find where to stay, reviews, more things to do, and more tourist information, go to the Rovaniemi trip itinerary tool.

In February, daily temperatures in Rovaniemi can reach 22°F, while at night they dip to 14°F. Finish your sightseeing early on the 12th (Fri) to allow enough time to drive to Kittila.

Kittilä is a municipality of Finland and a popular holiday resort.It is located in northern Finland north of the Arctic Circle within the Lapland region. Start off your visit on the 13th (Sat): fly down the slopes at Yllas Ski Resort, get interesting insight from Tours, and then don't miss a visit to Lapland Hotels SnowVillage. Keep things going the next day: don't miss a visit to Giewont Husky Adventures and then get outside with Seven Fells Up.

For maps, photos, where to stay, and more tourist information, go to the Kittila trip website.

Getting from Rovaniemi to Kittila by car takes about 2 hours. Other options: take a bus. In February, daily temperatures in Kittila can reach 24°F, while at night they dip to 13°F. Wrap up your sightseeing by early afternoon on the 15th (Mon) to allow enough time to drive back home.