16 days in Lapland Itinerary

Visiting Luosto Adventures and Ski Resort Suomutunturi will get you outdoors. You'll explore the less-touristy side of things at Pyha-Luosto National Park and Pyhatunturi. Go for a jaunt from Pyhatunturi to Sodankyla to see Church of Sodankyla about 52 minutes away.

For traveler tips, photos, where to stay, and tourist information, read Pyhatunturi online attractions planner.

Minneapolis, USA to Pyhatunturi is an approximately 19.5-hour combination of flight and car. The time zone difference moving from Central Standard Time to Eastern European Standard Time is 8 hours. Traveling from Minneapolis in November, expect Pyhatunturi to be a bit cooler, temps between 26°F and 17°F. Finish up your sightseeing early on the 29th (Mon) 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.

Discover out-of-the-way places like Club Nord and Reindeer Farm Petri Mattus. Explore Saariselka's surroundings by going to Inari (Pielpajarvi Wilderness Church & Inari Reindeer Farm). Next up on the itinerary: see the interesting displays at Gold Prospector Museum, get in on the family fun at Angry Birds Activity Park, and wander the wide-open spaces of Saariselka Reindeer Farm.

To see other places to visit, maps, more things to do, and tourist information, read Saariselka online visit planner.

You can drive from Pyhatunturi to Saariselka in 2.5 hours. Another option is to drive. November in Saariselka sees daily highs of 27°F and lows of 16°F at night. Finish up your sightseeing early on the 2nd (Thu) so you can go by car to Rovaniemi.

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

Get in touch with nature at Napapiirin Porofarmi and Ounasvaaran Hiihtokeskus Oy. You'll explore the less-touristy side of things at Tatuka Reindeerfarm and Syvasenvaara Fell. Step out of Rovaniemi to go to Pello and see Ski Resort Ritavalkea, which is approximately 1h 30 min away. The adventure continues: see the interesting displays at Santa's House of Snowmobiles, explore the different monuments and memorials at German Soldier s Cemetery, try your luck at Feel Vegas - Club Rovaniemi, and admire the sheer force of Auttikongas.

To find maps, other places to visit, ratings, and tourist information, go to the Rovaniemi trip planner.

Getting from Saariselka to Rovaniemi by car takes about 3.5 hours. Other options: take a bus. In December, plan for daily highs up to 22°F, and evening lows to 11°F. Finish your sightseeing early on the 9th (Thu) so you can travel back home.