14 days in Lapland Itinerary

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

Rovaniemi is known for wildlife, museums, and fun & games. Your plan includes some of its best attractions: make a trip to Santa Claus Village, get a dose of the wild on a nature and wildlife tour, get in on the family fun at SantaPark - the Home Cavern of Santa Claus, and see Santa Claus Office.

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Helsinki to Rovaniemi is an approximately 4.5-hour flight. You can also take a train; or drive. In February, Rovaniemi is little chillier than Helsinki - with highs of -6°C and lows of -11°C. Finish your sightseeing early on the 3rd (Wed) so you can 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.

Start off your visit on the 4th (Thu): identify plant and animal life at Kopara Reindeer Park, then get a dose of the wild on Arctic Husky Farm, then go deep underground at Amethyst Mine Lapland, and finally take in the awesome beauty at Luosto. Keep things going the next day: view the masterpieces at Museum - Gallery Alariesto, then pause for some serene contemplation at Church of Sodankyla, and then get out on two wheels at Luosto Adventures.

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Drive from Rovaniemi to Luosto in 1.5 hours. Alternatively, you can take a bus. Traveling from Rovaniemi in March, expect little chillier with lows of -13°C in Luosto. Finish up your sightseeing early on the 5th (Fri) so you can go by car 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.

Venture out of the city with trips to Inari (Reindeer Farm Petri Mattus, Juutua Nature Trail, &more). categoryPhrases.sentence.On_the_day_spend_an_exhilarating_day_on_the_slopes_at. There's much more to do: surround yourself with nature on a nature and wildlife tour, wander the wide-open spaces of Saariselka Reindeer Farm, and hit the slopes at Urho Kekkonen National Park.

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You can drive from Luosto to Saariselka in 2.5 hours. Another option is to take a bus. In March in Saariselka, expect temperatures between -1°C during the day and -12°C at night. Finish your sightseeing early on the 9th (Tue) so you can 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.

You'll find plenty of places to visit near Levi: Lapland Hotels SnowVillage (in Kittila) and Seven Fells Up (in Akaslompolo). Spend the 10th (Wed) on two wheels at Levi Ski Resort. And it doesn't end there: join the crowd at Icekarting Levi, stroll through Yllas Ski Resort, take an exotic tour of Lapland Safaris Levi, and shop like a local with LUVATTUMAA - Levi Ice Gallery.

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Traveling by flight from Saariselka to Levi takes 3.5 hours. Alternatively, you can drive; or take a bus. In March, plan for daily highs up to 0°C, and evening lows to -10°C. Wrap up your sightseeing on the 13th (Sat) to allow time to travel back home.