12 days in Lapland Itinerary

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

Start off your visit on the 18th (Tue): find something for the whole family at SantaPark and then get engrossed in the history at Arktikum. Get ready for a full day of sightseeing on the next day: pause for some serene contemplation at Rovaniemi Church, engage your brain at Pilke Science Centre, then see Santa Claus Office, and finally get in on the family fun at Santa Claus Village.

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Singapore, Singapore to Rovaniemi is an approximately 18.5-hour flight. You can also do a combination of flight and train; or do a combination of flight and bus. Traveling from Singapore to Rovaniemi, you'll gain 6 hours due to the time zone difference. Traveling from Singapore in December, expect Rovaniemi to be much colder, temps between -6°C and -13°C. Finish up your sightseeing early on the 19th (Wed) so you can go by car to Akaslompolo.

On the 20th (Thu), stop by Akaslompolo Sportshop and then hit the slopes at Yllas Ski Resort.

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Traveling by car from Rovaniemi to Akaslompolo takes 2.5 hours. Alternatively, you can take a bus. In December, daytime highs in Akaslompolo are -5°C, while nighttime lows are -15°C. Wrap up your sightseeing on the 20th (Thu) early enough 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 21st (Fri): glide through natural beauty at Levi Ski Resort. On the 22nd (Sat), you'll have a packed day of sightseeing: have some family-friendly fun at Kid's Land, then admire all the interesting features of Ice Karting Levi, then don't miss a visit to Snow Village, and finally make a trip to Giewont Husky Adventures.

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Drive from Akaslompolo to Levi in 1.5 hours. Alternatively, you can take a bus. In December in Levi, expect temperatures between -6°C during the day and -15°C at night. Finish your sightseeing early on the 22nd (Sat) to allow enough time to travel to Inari.

Inari is Finland's largest, most sparsely populated municipality, with four official languages, more than any other in the country. Start off your visit on the 23rd (Sun): pause for some serene contemplation at Saariselka S:t Paulus Chapel, pause for some serene contemplation at Pielpajarvi Wilderness Church, and then examine the collection at Siida. Here are some ideas for day two: get great views at Otsamo Fell.

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Do a combination of bus, flight, and shuttle from Levi to Inari in 2.5 hours. Alternatively, you can drive; or take a bus. In December, daytime highs in Inari are -7°C, while nighttime lows are -17°C. Wrap up your sightseeing by early afternoon on the 24th (Mon) to allow enough time to 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.

Visiting Pyha-Luosto National Park and Ski Resort Suomutunturi will get you outdoors. You'll find plenty of places to visit near Luosto: Church of Sodankyla (in Sodankyla) and Joutsijarven Bunkkerit (in Kemijarvi).

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Getting from Inari to Luosto by car takes about 3.5 hours. Other options: take a bus. In December in Luosto, expect temperatures between -8°C during the day and -17°C at night. Finish your sightseeing early on the 27th (Thu) so you can travel back home.