15 days in Lapland Itinerary

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

Explore hidden gems such as Santa's House of Snowmobiles and Korundi House of Culture. Step out of Rovaniemi to go to Luosto and see Amethyst Mine Lapland, which is approximately 1h 35 min away. The adventure continues: get lost in a book at Rovaniemi City Library, stroll the grounds of German Soldier s Cemetery, see Santa Claus Office, and get curious at Pilke Science Centre.

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Berlin, Germany to Rovaniemi is an approximately 8-hour flight. You can also drive; or do a combination of train and bus. The time zone difference when traveling from Berlin to Rovaniemi is 1 hour. In December, daily temperatures in Rovaniemi can reach -6°C, while at night they dip to -13°C. Cap off your sightseeing on the 26th (Wed) early enough to travel to Salla.

Salla is a municipality of Finland, located in Lapland. Start off your visit on the 27th (Thu): fly down the slopes at Salla Ski Resort and then get engrossed in the history at Salla Museum of War & Reconstruction.

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You can drive from Rovaniemi to Salla in 2 hours. December in Salla sees daily highs of -7°C and lows of -16°C at night. Finish up your sightseeing early on the 28th (Fri) so you can travel to Saariselka.

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

On the 28th (Fri), fly down the slopes at Saariselka Ski & Sport Resort. On the 29th (Sat), you'll have a packed day of sightseeing: take in the architecture and atmosphere at Saariselka S:t Paulus Chapel, examine the collection at Siida - Sami Museum and Nature Center, and then take in the architecture and atmosphere at Pielpajarvi Wilderness Church.

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You can drive from Salla to Saariselka in 4 hours. In December, daytime highs in Saariselka are -7°C, while nighttime lows are -17°C. Finish your sightseeing early on the 30th (Sun) 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.

Kick off your visit on the 31st (Mon): admire the masterpieces at Museum of Fine Arts Einari Junttila, thenmake a trip to Giewont Husky Adventures, thendon't miss a visit to Lapland Hotels SnowVillage, and finally bet on your favorite at Icekarting Levi. Here are some ideas for day two: take in the exciting artwork at LUVATTUMAA - Levi Ice Gallery and then stroll through Kids' Land.

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You can fly from Saariselka to Levi in 3.5 hours. Other options are to drive; or 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 1st (Tue) to allow enough time to drive to Akaslompolo.

Start off your visit on the 2nd (Wed): look for gifts at Akaslompolo Sportshop and then fly down the slopes at Yllas Ski Resort. Keep things going the next day: see exotic creatures in open habitats at a safari tour.

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Traveling by car from Levi to Akaslompolo takes an hour. Alternatively, you can take a bus. In January in Akaslompolo, expect temperatures between -11°C during the day and -22°C at night. Wrap up your sightseeing by early afternoon on the 3rd (Thu) to allow time for the car ride to Kemi.

Kemi is a town and municipality of Finland. Kick off your visit on the 4th (Fri): admire the landmark architecture of Kemi Church, thenvisit Sampo Icebreaker, thentake an in-depth tour of The Provincial Museum Of Tornio Valley, and finally take in the architecture and atmosphere at Tornio Church.

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Traveling by car from Akaslompolo to Kemi takes 3.5 hours. Alternatively, you can take a bus; or do a combination of bus and train. Expect a bit warmer temperatures when traveling from Akaslompolo in January; daily highs in Kemi reach -7°C and lows reach -16°C. You'll set off for home on the 5th (Sat).