12 days in Lapland Itinerary

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

Get a sense of the local culture at Santa's House of Snowmobiles and Rovaniemi Church. Get in touch with nature at Syvasenvaara Fell and Auttikongas. Next up on the itinerary: get engrossed in the history at Rovaniemi Local History Museum, make a trip to Santa Claus Village, find something for the whole family at SantaPark - the Home Cavern of Santa Claus, and see the interesting displays at Christmas House Santa.

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In February, plan for daily highs up to -6°C, and evening lows to -11°C. Finish your sightseeing early on the 27th (Wed) to allow enough time to drive to Levi.

Finland's largest and most popular ski resort, the fell of Levi provides excellent slopes and lively nightlife in an enchanting setting.

Kick off your visit on the 28th (Thu): explore the landscape on two wheels at Levi Ski Resort. On the 1st (Fri), you'll have a packed day of sightseeing: explore the world behind art at Sarestoniemi Museum and then bet on your favorite at Icekarting Levi.

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Getting from Rovaniemi to Levi by car takes about 2.5 hours. Other options: drive; or take a bus. Expect a daytime high around -5°C in February, and nighttime lows around -12°C. Cap off your sightseeing on the 2nd (Sat) early enough to travel to Kilpisjarvi.

Start off your visit on the 2nd (Sat): take in the dramatic scenery at Tsahkal Falls and then contemplate the waterfront views at Kukkolankoski.

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Traveling by car from Levi to Kilpisjarvi takes 3.5 hours. Alternatively, you can drive. Due to the time zone difference, you'll gain 1 hour traveling from Levi to Kilpisjarvi. Traveling from Levi in March, Kilpisjarvi is somewhat warmer at night with lows of -5°C. Finish up your sightseeing early on the 3rd (Sun) so you can 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.

Take a break from the city and head to Nature & Wildlife Tours and Saariselka Ski & Sport Resort. Step off the beaten path and head to Gold Prospector Museum and Saariselka Bowling. The adventure continues: hit the slopes at Urho Kekkonen National Park and stop by Hippupuoti Gift Shop.

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You can drive from Kilpisjarvi to Saariselka in 6 hours. Alternatively, you can drive. The time zone difference when traveling from Kilpisjarvi to Saariselka is 1 hour. Traveling from Kilpisjarvi in March, things will get little chillier in Saariselka: highs are around -1°C and lows about -12°C. Cap off your sightseeing on the 6th (Wed) early enough to go by car to Rovaniemi.

Start off your visit on the 6th (Wed): make a trip to Santa Claus Village, see the interesting displays at Santa's House of Snowmobiles, then take an in-depth tour of Arktikum, and finally stop by Your Piece Of Finland. Get ready for a full day of sightseeing on the 7th (Thu): pause for some serene contemplation at Rovaniemi Church, explore the different monuments and memorials at German Soldier s Cemetery, and then tour the pleasant surroundings at Ounasvaaran Hiihtokeskus Oy.

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Getting from Saariselka to Rovaniemi by car takes about 3.5 hours. Other options: drive; or take a bus. On the 8th (Fri), wrap the sightseeing up by early afternoon so you can travel back home.