12 days in Lapland Itinerary

Salla is a municipality of Finland, located in Lapland. On the 25th (Tue), fly down the slopes at Salla Ski Resort, then contemplate the long history of Paikanselan Taistelualue, and then learn about all things military at Salla Museum of War & Reconstruction.

To see more things to do, where to stay, maps, and more tourist information, refer to the Salla trip builder app .

Atlanta, USA to Salla is an approximately 18.5-hour flight. You'll lose 7 hours traveling from Atlanta to Salla due to the time zone difference. In December, Salla is colder than Atlanta - with highs of 20°F and lows of 7°F. Finish up your sightseeing early on the 25th (Tue) so you can travel to Luosto.

Nestled among vast forests and fells, Luosto represents a small idyllic resort village set on the edge of Pyha-Luosto National Park.

Kick off your visit on the 26th (Wed): explore the striking landscape of Pyha-Luosto National Park.

To find maps, where to stay, and more tourist information, go to the Luosto day trip planner.

Traveling by car from Salla to Luosto takes 2 hours. Expect a daytime high around 19°F in December, and nighttime lows around 6°F. Wrap up your sightseeing on the 26th (Wed) to allow time to drive to Inari.

Inari is Finland's largest, most sparsely populated municipality, with four official languages, more than any other in the country. Kick off your visit on the 27th (Thu): explore the striking landscape of Lemmenjoki National Park. Get ready for a full day of sightseeing on the next day: pause for some serene contemplation at Pielpajarvi Wilderness Church, then see the interesting displays at Siida, and then take a stroll around The Sami Cultural Centre Sajos.

To see ratings, maps, traveler tips, and tourist information, read our Inari driving holiday planner .

Drive from Luosto to Inari in 3.5 hours. Alternatively, you can take a bus. December in Inari sees daily highs of 21°F and lows of 6°F at night. Wrap up your sightseeing on the 28th (Fri) to allow time to travel to Levi.

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

Start off your visit on the 29th (Sat): grab your bike and head to Levi Ski Resort. Here are some ideas for day two: make a trip to Ounasjoki - River for activities, don't miss a visit to LUVATTUMAA - Levi Ice Gallery, have fun at Kid's Land, then get engrossed in the history at Samiland, and finally explore and take pictures at Ice Karting Levi.

To see photos, traveler tips, maps, and other tourist information, read our Levi journey planner .

Getting from Inari to Levi by combination of shuttle, flight, and bus takes about 2.5 hours. Other options: drive; or take a bus. December in Levi sees daily highs of 22°F and lows of 8°F at night. Cap off your sightseeing on the 30th (Sun) early enough to go by car to Akaslompolo.

Kick off your visit on the 31st (Mon): stop by Akaslompolo Sportshop, hit the slopes at Yllas Ski Resort, then see the interesting displays at Muonion Kotiseutumuseo, and finally contemplate the long history of Keimioniemi Fishing Cabins. Get ready for a full day of sightseeing on the next day: get outside with Seven Fells Up.

For ratings, other places to visit, reviews, and more tourist information, refer to the Akaslompolo trip itinerary builder .

Drive from Levi to Akaslompolo in 1.5 hours. Alternatively, you can take a bus. Expect a daytime high around 23°F in December, and nighttime lows around 9°F. Wrap up your sightseeing by early afternoon on the 1st (Tue) to allow time for the car ride to Rovaniemi.

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

On the 2nd (Wed), tour the pleasant surroundings at Ounasvaaran Hiihtokeskus Oy, then get in on the family fun at SantaPark, and then take in the views from Lumberjack's Candle Bridge. On the 3rd (Thu), you'll have a packed day of sightseeing: try your luck at Feel Vegas - Club Rovaniemi, make a trip to Lordi's Square, see exotic creatures in open habitats at a safari tour, then see Santa Claus Office, and finally find something for the whole family at Santa Claus Village.

To find maps, ratings, photos, and other tourist information, use the Rovaniemi trip planner .

Traveling by car from Akaslompolo to Rovaniemi takes 2.5 hours. Alternatively, you can take a bus. Expect somewhat warmer evenings in Rovaniemi when traveling from Akaslompolo in January, with lows around 6°F. Wrap up your sightseeing by early afternoon on the 4th (Fri) to allow enough time to travel back home.