17 days in Rovaniemi & Levi Itinerary

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

On the 14th (Fri), take an exotic tour of a safari tour, see Santa Claus Office, then make a trip to Santa Claus Village, and finally don't miss a visit to Marttiini Store Old Factory. On your second day here, find something for the whole family at SantaPark - the Home Cavern of Santa Claus, take an in-depth tour of Arktikum, and then don't miss a visit to Lordi's Square.

To see ratings, where to stay, traveler tips, and other tourist information, refer to the Rovaniemi travel itinerary planner.

Levi to Rovaniemi is an approximately 2.5-hour car ride. You can also take a bus. In December, daily temperatures in Rovaniemi can reach -6°C, while at night they dip to -13°C. Wrap up your sightseeing on the 16th (Sun) to allow time to drive to Levi.

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

You'll find plenty of places to visit near Levi: Sodankyla (Church of Sodankyla & Museum - Gallery Alariesto), Gold Prospector Museum (in Tankavaara) and Enontekio (Enontekio Church, Jyppyra lookout, &more). There's lots more to do: have fun at Kids' Land, join the crowd at Icekarting Levi, look for gifts at Akaslompolo Sportshop, and admire the masterpieces at Sarestoniemi Museum.

For ratings, maps, reviews, and more tourist information, go to the Levi online driving holiday planner.

Getting from Rovaniemi to Levi by car takes about 2.5 hours. Other options: take a bus. December in Levi sees daily highs of -6°C and lows of -15°C at night. You'll set off for home on the 30th (Sun).