12 days in Lapland & Helsinki Itinerary

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

On the 25th (Mon), see Santa Claus Office. Here are some ideas for day two: get engrossed in the history at Arktikum and then hit the slopes at Ounasvaaran Hiihtokeskus Oy.

Use Inspirock's suggestions to plan your Rovaniemi trip and find the best activities and attractions for your vacation.

Frankfurt, Germany to Rovaniemi is an approximately 8- hour flight. You can also do a combination of train and flight; or drive. Traveling from Frankfurt to Rovaniemi, you'll lose 1 hour due to the time zone difference. While traveling from Frankfurt, expect colder days and little chillier nights in Rovaniemi, ranging from highs of -1°C to lows of -9°C. Finish your sightseeing early on the 27th (Wed) 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. On the 28th (Thu), explore the landscape on two wheels at Levi Ski Resort. Here are some ideas for day two: join the crowd at Icekarting Levi, experience rural life at Ounaskievari Reindeer Farm, and then don't miss a visit to Giewont Husky Adventures.

To see ratings, photos, more things to do, and tourist information, read our Kittila online itinerary planner.

You can drive from Rovaniemi to Kittila in 2 hours. Another option is to take a bus. In March, daytime highs in Kittila are 0°C, while nighttime lows are -10°C. Finish up your sightseeing early on the 29th (Fri) so you can go by car 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.

Kick off your visit on the 30th (Sat): tour the pleasant surroundings at Urho Kekkonen National Park and then surround yourself with nature on a nature and wildlife tour.

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Traveling by car from Kittila to Saariselka takes 3 hours. Alternatively, you can take a bus; or take a bus. In March, daily temperatures in Saariselka can reach -1°C, while at night they dip to -12°C. Wrap up your sightseeing by early afternoon on the 31st (Sun) to allow enough time to travel to Pyhatunturi.

Visiting Kopara Reindeer Park and Luosto will get you outdoors. You'll explore the less-touristy side of things at Salla Ski Resort and Amethyst Mine Lapland. When in Pyhatunturi, make a side trip to see Joutsijarven Bunkkerit in Kemijarvi, approximately Kemijarvi away.

To find reviews, more things to do, where to stay, and tourist information, use the Pyhatunturi visit planner.

You can drive from Saariselka to Pyhatunturi in 2.5 hours. In March, plan for daily highs up to -1°C, and evening lows to -13°C. On the 3rd (Wed), you'll travel to Helsinki.

Finland's largest and most populated metropolis, the maritime town of Helsinki boasts varied architecture, a lively cafe culture, and plethora of picturesque natural delights.

Kick off your visit on the 3rd (Wed): take an in-depth tour of Seurasaari Island and Open-Air Museum.

To find more things to do, maps, other places to visit, and more tourist information, go to the Helsinki vacation site.

Use the Route module to find suitable travel options from Pyhatunturi to Helsinki. Expect somewhat warmer temperatures when traveling from Pyhatunturi in April; daily highs in Helsinki reach 9°C and lows reach 0°C. On the 5th (Fri), you'll have the morning to explore before heading back home.