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 Korouoma Canyon and Rovaniemi City Library. Explore the numerous day-trip ideas around Rovaniemi: Tatuka Reindeerfarm (in Ylitornio), Luosto (in Sodankyla) and Pyha-Luosto National Park (in Pyhatunturi). There's much more to do: make a trip to Santa Claus Village, pause for some serene contemplation at Rovaniemen ortodoksinen kirkko, explore the fascinating underground world of Syvasenvaara Fell, and take an in-depth tour of Rovaniemi Local History Museum.

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Expect a daytime high around 22°F in February, and nighttime lows around 14°F. Wrap up your sightseeing on the 23rd (Sun) to allow time to drive 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.

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You can drive from Rovaniemi to Kemi in 1.5 hours. Other options are to take a train; or take a bus. 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.