15 days in Lapland Itinerary

Inari is Finland's largest, most sparsely populated municipality, with four official languages, more than any other in the country. You'll discover tucked-away gems like Pielpajarvi Wilderness Church and The Sami Cultural Centre Sajos. Explore Inari's surroundings by going to Nature & Wildlife Tours (in Ivalo), Gold Prospector Museum (in Tankavaara) and Saariselka (Urho Kekkonen National Park & Angry Birds Activity Park). There's much more to do: relax in the rural setting at Inari Reindeer Farm, trek along Juutua Nature Trail, and get outside with Lake Inari.

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Baden-Baden, Germany to Inari is an approximately 20.5-hour combination of flight and car. You can also drive. The time zone changes from Central European Standard Time to Eastern European Standard Time, which is usually a 1 hour difference. Plan for little chillier temperatures traveling from Baden-Baden in September, with highs in Inari at 13°C and lows at 4°C. Wrap up your sightseeing on the 3rd (Wed) to allow time to 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.

Eschew the tourist crowds and head to Sarestoniemi Museum and Giewont Husky Adventures. Change things up with a short trip to Nature & Wildlife Tours in Kittila (about 50 minutes away). There's much more to do: experience rural life at Ounaskievari Reindeer Farm, admire the masterpieces at Museum of Fine Arts Einari Junttila, stop by Inghams Mini Husky Experience, and identify plant and animal life at Santa"s Cottage & Pet Farm.

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Traveling by flight from Inari to Levi takes 3 hours. Alternatively, you can drive; or take a bus. In October, plan for daily highs up to 3°C, and evening lows to -3°C. Wrap up your sightseeing on the 6th (Sat) to allow time to drive to Akaslompolo.

Kick off your visit on the 7th (Sun): get outside with Seven Fells Up.

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You can drive from Levi to Akaslompolo in an hour. Alternatively, you can take a bus. Expect a daytime high around 3°C in October, and nighttime lows around -3°C. Finish your sightseeing early on the 8th (Mon) to allow enough time to 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 8th (Mon): identify plant and animal life at Kopara Reindeer Park. On the 9th (Tue), you'll have a packed day of sightseeing: explore the wealth of natural beauty at Pyha-Luosto National Park.

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You can drive from Akaslompolo to Luosto in 2.5 hours. Other options are to take a bus; or take a bus. Expect a daytime high around 3°C in October, and nighttime lows around -2°C. Cap off your sightseeing on the 9th (Tue) early enough to go by car to Rovaniemi.

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

You'll explore the less-touristy side of things at Syvasenvaara Fell and Auttikongas. Change things up with a short trip to Tatuka Reindeerfarm in Ylitornio (about 38 minutes away). There's lots more to do: explore the world behind art at Korundi House of Culture, get lost in a book at Rovaniemi City Library, have some family-friendly fun at Snowman World Igloo Hotel, and examine the collection at Christmas House Santa.

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Drive from Luosto to Rovaniemi in 1.5 hours. Alternatively, you can take a bus. In October, plan for daily highs up to 3°C, and evening lows to -1°C. Wrap up your sightseeing on the 12th (Fri) early enough to travel back home.