15 days in Lapland Itinerary

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

Step out of the city life by going to Safaris and Auttikongas. And it doesn't end there: get engrossed in the history at Arktikum, find something for the whole family at SantaPark - the Home Cavern of Santa Claus, make a trip to Lordi's Square, and see where the action happens at Lappi Areena.

For reviews, maps, more things to do, and tourist information, refer to the Rovaniemi visit planning website.

Kochi (Cochin), India to Rovaniemi is an approximately 17.5-hour flight. Traveling from Kochi (Cochin) to Rovaniemi, you'll gain 3.5 hours due to the time zone difference. Plan for colder temperatures traveling from Kochi (Cochin) in October, with highs in Rovaniemi at 3°C and lows at -1°C. On the 4th (Thu), wrap the sightseeing up by early afternoon so you can take a bus to Enontekio.

Kick off your visit on the 5th (Fri): don't miss a visit to Jyppyra lookout and then pause for some serene contemplation at Enontekio Church. Here are some ideas for day two: don't miss a visit to Pyhakero.

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Traveling by bus from Rovaniemi to Enontekio takes 6 hours. In October, plan for daily highs up to 1°C, and evening lows to -3°C. Wrap up your sightseeing on the 6th (Sat) early enough to travel to Muonio.

Muonio is a municipality of Finland.The town is located in far northern Finland above the Arctic Circle on the country's western border, within the area of the former Lappi province. Start off your visit on the 7th (Sun): get outside with Seven Fells Up. Keep things going the next day: see the interesting displays at Muonion Kotiseutumuseo and then explore the wealth of natural beauty at Pallas-Yllastunturi National Park.

For ratings, reviews, more things to do, and tourist information, refer to the Muonio trip planning app.

Use the Route module to find suitable travel options from Enontekio to Muonio. In October, plan for daily highs up to 1°C, and evening lows to -3°C. Wrap up your sightseeing on the 8th (Mon) early enough to travel to Inari.

Inari is Finland's largest, most sparsely populated municipality, with four official languages, more than any other in the country. Visiting Urho Kekkonen National Park and Lake Inari will get you outdoors. Get a sense of the local culture at Siida - Sami Museum and Nature Center and Skolt Sami Heritage House. Spend the 12th (Fri) exploring nature at Lemmenjoki National Park. And it doesn't end there: explore the venue of The Sami Cultural Centre Sajos, wander the wide-open spaces of Reindeer Farm Petri Mattus, and hike along Juutua Nature Trail.

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Traveling by car from Muonio to Inari takes 3.5 hours. In October, daily temperatures in Inari can reach 3°C, while at night they dip to -2°C. Wrap up your sightseeing on the 13th (Sat) early enough to travel to Pyhatunturi.

On the 13th (Sat), identify plant and animal life at Kopara Reindeer Park and then discover the riches below the earth's surface at Amethyst Mine Lapland.

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You can drive from Inari to Pyhatunturi in 3.5 hours. Expect a daytime high around 3°C in October, and nighttime lows around -2°C. Wrap up your sightseeing on the 14th (Sun) to allow time to travel back home.