14 days in Lapland Itinerary

Outdoor pursuits--ranging from cross-country skiing and snowmobiling to reindeer safaris and chasing Northern Lights--draw the largest number of tourists to Saariselka.

Kids will enjoy Saariselka Ski & Sport Resort and Angry Birds Activity Park. Get out of town with these interesting Saariselka side-trips: Inari (Saint Tryphon Pechenga Orthodox Church, Lake Inari, &more). There's still lots to do: pause for some serene contemplation at Saariselka S:t Paulus Chapel and look for gifts at Hippupuoti Gift Shop.

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Istanbul, Turkey to Saariselka is an approximately 15.5-hour combination of flight and car. You can also drive. The time zone difference when traveling from Istanbul to Saariselka is minus 1 hour. Expect much colder temperatures when traveling from Istanbul in November; daily highs in Saariselka reach -3°C and lows reach -10°C. Finish up your sightseeing early on the 10th (Wed) 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.

Kids will appreciate attractions like Levi Ski Resort and Icekarting Levi. Change things up with a short trip to Pallas-Yllastunturi National Park in Muonio (about 58 minutes away). The adventure continues: get in on the family fun at Levi Huskypark, get your game on at G2 ICEKARTING, fly down the slopes at Kids' Land, and look for gifts at Elan Ski Shop & Rental.

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Traveling by flight from Saariselka to Levi takes 3.5 hours. Alternatively, you can drive; or take a bus. In November, plan for daily highs up to -3°C, and evening lows to -11°C. Finish your sightseeing early on the 13th (Sat) to allow enough time to drive to Rovaniemi.

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

Kids will appreciate attractions like SantaPark - the Home Cavern of Santa Claus and Arktikum. Explore the numerous day-trip ideas around Rovaniemi: Museum - Gallery Alariesto (in Sodankyla), Luosto (Kopara Reindeer Park & Amethyst Mine Lapland) and Ranua Zoo (in Ranua). There's lots more to do: make a trip to Santa Claus Village, examine the collection at Christmas House Santa, get curious at Pilke Science Centre, and have some family-friendly fun at Snowman World Igloo Hotel.

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Getting from Levi to Rovaniemi by car takes about 2.5 hours. Other options: take a bus. In November, daytime highs in Rovaniemi are -2°C, while nighttime lows are -7°C. Cap off your sightseeing on the 19th (Fri) early enough to travel back home.