2 days in Lapland Itinerary

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

Kick off your visit on the 24th (Sat): get engrossed in the history at Arktikum, see Santa Claus Office, and then find something for the whole family at Santa Claus Village. On the 25th (Sun), you'll have a packed day of sightseeing: stop by Your Piece Of Finland, then look for all kinds of wild species at Wildlife Areas, and then get in on the family fun at SantaPark - the Home Cavern of Santa Claus.

For ratings, photos, where to stay, and tourist information, go to the Rovaniemi road trip planning tool .

Oulu to Rovaniemi is an approximately 2.5-hour train ride. You can also take a bus; or drive. Expect slightly colder temperatures when traveling from Oulu in November; daily highs in Rovaniemi reach -2°C and lows reach -7°C. Wrap up your sightseeing on the 25th (Sun) early enough to take a train back home.