15 days in Lapland Itinerary

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

Bring the kids along to Snowman World Igloo Hotel and Pilke Science Centre. Get in touch with nature at Ounasvaaran Hiihtokeskus Oy and Ski Resort Ritavalkea. There's much more to do: examine the collection at Christmas House Santa, find something for the whole family at Santa Claus Village, make a trip to Marttiinin Wanha Tehdas, and admire the masterpieces at Korundi House of Culture.

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Tel Aviv, Israel to Rovaniemi is an approximately 11.5-hour flight. You can also do a combination of flight and train; or do a combination of flight and bus. Traveling from Tel Aviv in December, expect Rovaniemi to be much colder, temps between -6°C and -13°C. Cap off your sightseeing on the 12th (Wed) early enough to go by car to Levi.

Finland's largest and most popular ski resort, the fell of Levi provides excellent slopes and lively nightlife in an enchanting setting.

Attractions like Kid's Land and Levi Huskypark make great kid-friendly stops. You'll discover tucked-away gems like Yllas Ski Resort and Giewont Husky Adventures. On the 14th (Fri), ski the day away in the pristine settings at Levi Ski Resort.

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Traveling by car from Rovaniemi to Levi takes 2.5 hours. Alternatively, you can take a bus. In December in Levi, expect temperatures between -6°C during the day and -15°C at night. Finish your sightseeing early on the 15th (Sat) so you can travel to Saariselka.

Eschew the tourist crowds and head to Angry Birds Activity Park and Saariselka S:t Paulus Chapel. Get out of town with these interesting Saariselka side-trips: Inari (The Sami Cultural Centre Sajos & Pielpajarvi Wilderness Church). On the 17th (Mon), spend an exhilarating day on the slopes at Saariselka Ski & Sport Resort.

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Do a combination of bus and flight from Levi to Saariselka in 3 hours. Alternatively, you can drive; or take a bus. In December, plan for daily highs up to -7°C, and evening lows to -17°C. Wrap up your sightseeing on the 18th (Tue) early enough to travel to Salla.

Salla is a municipality of Finland, located in Lapland. Start off your visit on the 19th (Wed): brush up on your military savvy at Salla Museum of War & Reconstruction and then stroll through Salla Ski Resort.

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Traveling by car from Saariselka to Salla takes 4 hours. In December, daily temperatures in Salla can reach -7°C, while at night they dip to -16°C. Wrap up your sightseeing on the 19th (Wed) early enough to travel to Pelkosenniemi.

Pelkosenniemi is a municipality of Finland.Pelkosenniemi is located in the province of Lapland. Start off your visit on the 20th (Thu): explore the striking landscape of Pyha-Luosto National Park.

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You can drive from Salla to Pelkosenniemi in 1.5 hours. In December in Pelkosenniemi, expect temperatures between -8°C during the day and -17°C at night. You will leave for home on the 21st (Fri).