12 days in Rovaniemi & Kemi Itinerary

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

Your day-by-day itinerary now includes Arctic Circle Information, Santa Claus Reindeer and Huskypoint. Eschew the tourist crowds and head to Syvasenvaara Fell and Rovaniemi Local History Museum. Explore the numerous day-trip ideas around Rovaniemi: Pyha-Luosto National Park (in Pyhatunturi), Luosto (in Sodankyla) and Korouoma Canyon (in Posio). There's much more to do: see exotic creatures in open habitats at a safari tour, see Santa Claus Office, see the interesting displays at Santa's House of Snowmobiles, and identify plant and animal life at Kopara Reindeer Park.

To see photos, where to stay, other places to visit, and other tourist information, go to the Rovaniemi online journey planner.

In February, daily temperatures in Rovaniemi can reach 22°F, while at night they dip to 14°F. Finish your sightseeing early on the 23rd (Sun) to allow enough time to take a train to Kemi.

Kemi is a town and municipality of Finland. You've now added SnowCastle of Kemi to your itinerary. Start off your visit on the 24th (Mon): admire the striking features of Kemi Church and then get outside with SnowCastle of Kemi. On the 25th (Tue), you'll have a packed day of sightseeing: explore the world behind art at Kemin Jalokivigalleria (Kemi Gemstone Gallery), stop by Sampo Icebreaker, then take an in-depth tour of The Provincial Museum Of Tornio Valley, and finally take in the architecture and atmosphere at Tornio Church.

For photos, maps, where to stay, and tourist information, use the Kemi road trip app.

You can take a train from Rovaniemi to Kemi in 1.5 hours. Other options are to take a bus; or drive. In February, plan for daily highs up to 25°F, and evening lows to 14°F. On the 26th (Wed), you'll travel back home.