12 days in Lapland Itinerary

On the 21st (Thu), look for all kinds of wild species at Wildlife Areas and then fly down the slopes at Yllas Ski Resort. Keep things going the next day: explore the wealth of natural beauty at Pallas-Yllastunturi National Park.

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Paris, France to Akaslompolo is an approximately 15-hour combination of flight and car. You can also drive. The time zone changes from Central European Standard Time to Eastern European Standard Time, which is usually a 1 hour difference. Plan for much colder temperatures traveling from Paris in February, with highs in Akaslompolo at -5°C and lows at -12°C. Finish up your sightseeing early on the 22nd (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.

On the 23rd (Sat), grab your bike and head to Levi Ski Resort. Here are some ideas for day two: identify plant and animal life at Santa"s Cottage & Pet Farm, join the crowd at Icekarting Levi, then identify plant and animal life at Wildlife Areas, and finally take a stroll through Ounasjoki - River for activities.

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Drive from Akaslompolo to Levi in an hour. Alternatively, you can take a bus. In February, daytime highs in Levi are -5°C, while nighttime lows are -12°C. Finish your sightseeing early on the 24th (Sun) to allow enough 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.

Do some cultural sightseeing at Siida - Sami Museum and Nature Center and Saint Tryphon Pechenga Orthodox Church. Escape the urban bustle at Nature & Wildlife Tours and Saariselka Ski & Sport Resort. Change things up with a short trip to Pielpajarvi Wilderness Church in Inari (about 1h 10 min away). Next up on the itinerary: tour the pleasant surroundings at Urho Kekkonen National Park and look for gifts at Hippupuoti Gift Shop.

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Fly from Levi to Saariselka in 3.5 hours. Alternatively, you can drive; or take a bus. In February, daily temperatures in Saariselka can reach -6°C, while at night they dip to -15°C. Wrap up your sightseeing on the 27th (Wed) to allow time to travel to Salla.

Salla is a municipality of Finland, located in Lapland. Kick off your visit on the 28th (Thu): tour the pleasant surroundings at Salla Ski Resort, take an in-depth tour of Salla Museum of War & Reconstruction, and then steep yourself in history at Paikanselan Taistelualue.

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Traveling by car from Saariselka to Salla takes 4 hours. In February, daily temperatures in Salla can reach -6°C, while at night they dip to -13°C. Finish your sightseeing early on the 28th (Thu) to allow enough time to travel to Rovaniemi.

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

Get outdoors at Safaris and Ounasvaaran Hiihtokeskus Oy. Arktikum and Rovaniemi Church are good opportunities to explore the local culture. Next up on the itinerary: don't miss a visit to Santa Claus Village, Head underground at Syvasenvaara Fell, stop by LAURI Handicraft Shop & Atelier, and relax in the rural setting at Napapiirin Porofarmi.

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Drive from Salla to Rovaniemi in 2 hours. In February, plan for daily highs up to -6°C, and evening lows to -11°C. Wrap up your sightseeing on the 3rd (Sun) to allow time to travel back home.