15 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: get engrossed in the history at Arktikum, take in the architecture and atmosphere at Rovaniemi Church, look for all kinds of wild species at Wildlife Areas, and make a trip to Santa Claus Village.

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Amsterdam, The Netherlands to Rovaniemi is an approximately 8-hour flight. You can also drive; or do a combination of bus and train. Due to the time zone difference, you'll lose 1 hour traveling from Amsterdam to Rovaniemi. Prepare for little chillier weather when traveling from Amsterdam in July: high temperatures in Rovaniemi hover around 22°C and lows are around 13°C. Finish your sightseeing early on the 30th (Tue) to allow enough time to drive to Kemi.

Kemi is a town and municipality of Finland. Start off your visit on the 31st (Wed): explore the world behind art at Kemin Jalokivigalleria (Kemi Gemstone Gallery), then admire the striking features of Kemi Church, then visit Sampo Icebreaker, and finally take in the architecture and atmosphere at Tornio Church.

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Getting from Rovaniemi to Kemi by car takes about 1.5 hours. Other options: take a train; or take a bus. July in Kemi sees daily highs of 22°C and lows of 12°C at night. Finish your sightseeing early on the 31st (Wed) so you can travel to Pyhatunturi.

Start off your visit on the 1st (Thu): explore the striking landscape of Pyha-Luosto National Park. On the next day, take in the awesome beauty at Luosto and then discover the riches below the earth's surface at Amethyst Mine Lapland.

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Getting from Kemi to Pyhatunturi by car takes about 3.5 hours. In July in Pyhatunturi, expect temperatures between 23°C during the day and 11°C at night. Finish your sightseeing early on the 2nd (Fri) so you can travel to Inari.

Inari is Finland's largest, most sparsely populated municipality, with four official languages, more than any other in the country. Change things up with these side-trips from Inari: Saariselka (Urho Kekkonen National Park & Saariselka Ski & Sport Resort). Spend the 5th (Mon) exploring nature at Lemmenjoki National Park. The adventure continues: examine the collection at Siida - Sami Museum and Nature Center, get a taste of life in the country at Reindeer Farm Petri Mattus, and get outside with Lake Inari.

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You can drive from Pyhatunturi to Inari in 3.5 hours. In August, daytime highs in Inari are 19°C, while nighttime lows are 9°C. Finish your sightseeing early on the 6th (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.

Get out of town with these interesting Levi side-trips: Seven Fells Up (in Akaslompolo), Lapland Hotels SnowVillage (in Kittila) and Pallas-Yllastunturi National Park (in Muonio). Spend the 7th (Wed) on two wheels at Levi Ski Resort. There's still lots to do: identify plant and animal life at Santa"s Cottage & Pet Farm, take in the exciting artwork at LUVATTUMAA - Levi Ice Gallery, and join the crowd at Icekarting Levi.

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You can fly from Inari to Levi in 3 hours. Alternatively, you can drive; or take a bus. In August in Levi, expect temperatures between 19°C during the day and 9°C at night. Wrap up your sightseeing by early afternoon on the 10th (Sat) to allow time for travel back home.