20 days in Lapland Itinerary
20 days in Lapland Itinerary
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20 days in Lapland Itinerary
Start: Copenhagen
Fly + Drive:
9h 15min
1
Pyhatunturi
— 1 night
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Drive:
2h 45min
2
Saariselka
— 4 nights
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Drive:
3h
3
Muonio
— 3 nights
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Drive:
1h 15min
4
Kittila
— 3 nights
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Drive:
3h 30min
5
Kemi
— 1 night
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train:
1h 30min
6
Rovaniemi
— 6 nights
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Fly:
6h 45min
End: Copenhagen
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1
night
Pyhatunturi
1
night

On the 17th (Sun), explore the striking landscape of Pyha-Luosto National Park. Here are some ideas for day two: tour the pleasant surroundings at Pyhatunturi, then pause for some serene contemplation at Church of Sodankyla, and then admire all the interesting features of Amethyst Mine Lapland.
To find more things to do, reviews, maps, and more tourist information, use the Pyhatunturi travel planner.
Copenhagen, Denmark to Pyhatunturi is an approximately 9.5-hour flight. You can also drive. You'll lose 1 hour traveling from Copenhagen to Pyhatunturi due to the time zone difference. While traveling from Copenhagen, expect a bit cooler days and cooler nights in Pyhatunturi, ranging from highs of -1°C to lows of -13°C. Cap off your sightseeing on the 18th (Mon) early enough to travel to Saariselka.
To find more things to do, reviews, maps, and more tourist information, use the Pyhatunturi travel planner.
Copenhagen, Denmark to Pyhatunturi is an approximately 9.5-hour flight. You can also drive. You'll lose 1 hour traveling from Copenhagen to Pyhatunturi due to the time zone difference. While traveling from Copenhagen, expect a bit cooler days and cooler nights in Pyhatunturi, ranging from highs of -1°C to lows of -13°C. Cap off your sightseeing on the 18th (Mon) early enough to travel to Saariselka.
Things to do in Pyhatunturi
Side Trips
Church of Sodankyla, Pyhatunturi, Amethyst Mine Lapland
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Pyha-Luosto National Park
10:00am, Sun Mar 17

Amethyst Mine Lapland
4:30pm, Mon Mar 18

Pyhatunturi
9:30am, Mon Mar 18
4
nights
Saariselka
4
nights

Change things up with these side-trips from Saariselka: Inari (Pielpajarvi Wilderness Church, Siida, & more). On the 20th (Wed), spend an exhilarating day on the slopes at Saariselka Ski & Sport Resort.
For where to stay, ratings, maps, and more tourist information, use the Saariselka travel planning site .
You can drive from Pyhatunturi to Saariselka in 2.5 hours. In March in Saariselka, expect temperatures between -1°C during the day and -12°C at night. Cap off your sightseeing on the 22nd (Fri) early enough to travel to Muonio.
For where to stay, ratings, maps, and more tourist information, use the Saariselka travel planning site .
You can drive from Pyhatunturi to Saariselka in 2.5 hours. In March in Saariselka, expect temperatures between -1°C during the day and -12°C at night. Cap off your sightseeing on the 22nd (Fri) early enough to travel to Muonio.
Things to do in Saariselka
Side Trip
Inari
Find places to stay Mar 18 — 22:
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Siida - Sami Museum and Nature Center
12:30pm, Thu Mar 21

Saariselka Ski & Sport Resort
10:00am, Wed Mar 20

Urho Kekkonen National Park
2:30pm, Tue Mar 19
3
nights
Muonio
3
nights

Muonio is a municipality of Finland.The town is located in far northern Finland above the Arctic Circle on the country's western border, within the area of the former Lappi province. On the 23rd (Sat), ski the day away in the pristine settings at Pallas-Yllastunturi National Park. And it doesn't end there: stroll through Yllas Ski Resort, get interesting insight from Torassieppi Reindeer Farm & Cottages, contemplate the waterfront views at Pakasaivo, and steep yourself in history at Keimioniemi Fishing Cabins.
To see photos, ratings, other places to visit, and tourist information, go to the Muonio trip itinerary planning app .
Getting from Saariselka to Muonio by car takes about 3.5 hours. In March, plan for daily highs up to -1°C, and evening lows to -12°C. Finish up your sightseeing early on the 25th (Mon) so you can travel to Kittila.
To see photos, ratings, other places to visit, and tourist information, go to the Muonio trip itinerary planning app .
Getting from Saariselka to Muonio by car takes about 3.5 hours. In March, plan for daily highs up to -1°C, and evening lows to -12°C. Finish up your sightseeing early on the 25th (Mon) so you can travel to Kittila.
Things to do in Muonio
Side Trip
Yllas Ski Resort
Find places to stay Mar 22 — 25:
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Pallas-Yllastunturi National Park
10:00am, Sat Mar 23

Yllas Ski Resort
1:30pm, Sun Mar 24

Torassieppi Reindeer Farm & Cottages
2:30pm, Mon Mar 25
3
nights
Kittila
3
nights

Kittilä is a municipality of Finland and a popular holiday resort.It is located in northern Finland north of the Arctic Circle within the Lapland region. Explore Kittila's surroundings by going to Akaslompolo (Safaris & Seven Fells Up). On the 26th (Tue), ski the day away in the pristine settings at Levi Ski Resort. There's still lots to do: explore and take pictures at Ice Karting Levi, have some family-friendly fun at Kid's Land, don't miss a visit to Snow Village, and look for all kinds of wild species at Santa"s Cottage & Pet Farm.
To see other places to visit, traveler tips, more things to do, and tourist information, read our Kittila tour itinerary planning website .
Getting from Muonio to Kittila by car takes about an hour. In March, plan for daily highs up to 0°C, and evening lows to -10°C. Finish your sightseeing early on the 28th (Thu) so you can drive to Kemi.
To see other places to visit, traveler tips, more things to do, and tourist information, read our Kittila tour itinerary planning website .
Getting from Muonio to Kittila by car takes about an hour. In March, plan for daily highs up to 0°C, and evening lows to -10°C. Finish your sightseeing early on the 28th (Thu) so you can drive to Kemi.
Things to do in Kittila
Side Trips
Levi, Akaslompolo
Find places to stay Mar 25 — 28:
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Levi Ski Resort
10:00am, Tue Mar 26

Lapland Hotels SnowVillage
10:00am, Wed Mar 27

Icekarting Levi
4:30pm, Wed Mar 27
1
night
Kemi
1
night

Kemi is a town and municipality of Finland. Start off your visit on the 29th (Fri): explore the world behind art at Kemin Jalokivigalleria (Kemi Gemstone Gallery), then take in the spiritual surroundings of Kemi Church, and then take in the architecture and atmosphere at Tornio Church.
To find more things to do, ratings, where to stay, and more tourist information, use the Kemi holiday app .
You can drive from Kittila to Kemi in 3.5 hours. Alternatively, you can take a bus; or do a combination of bus and train. In March in Kemi, expect temperatures between 0°C during the day and -10°C at night. Cap off your sightseeing on the 29th (Fri) early enough to catch the train to Rovaniemi.
To find more things to do, ratings, where to stay, and more tourist information, use the Kemi holiday app .
You can drive from Kittila to Kemi in 3.5 hours. Alternatively, you can take a bus; or do a combination of bus and train. In March in Kemi, expect temperatures between 0°C during the day and -10°C at night. Cap off your sightseeing on the 29th (Fri) early enough to catch the train to Rovaniemi.
Things to do in Kemi
Side Trip
Tornio Church
Find places to stay Mar 28 — 29:
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Kemin Jalokivigalleria (Kemi Gemstone Gallery)
10:00am, Fri Mar 29

Sampo Icebreaker
1:00pm, Fri Mar 29

Kemi Church
12:00pm, Fri Mar 29
6
nights
Rovaniemi
6
nights
©
Official Hometown of Santa Claus
An urban center set amongst the great Arctic wilderness, Rovaniemi serves as the capital of Lapland province.Step out of Rovaniemi with an excursion to Korouoma Canyon in Posio--about 1h 40 min away. The adventure continues: find something for the whole family at Santa Claus Village, admire the sheer force of Auttikongas, explore the fascinating underground world of Syvasenvaara Fell, and identify plant and animal life at Wildlife Areas.
For reviews, traveler tips, more things to do, and more tourist information, go to the Rovaniemi trip maker tool .
Traveling by train from Kemi to Rovaniemi takes 1.5 hours. Alternatively, you can take a bus; or drive. Expect a daytime high around -1°C in March, and nighttime lows around -9°C. Wrap up your sightseeing on the 4th (Thu) to allow time to travel back home.
Things to do in Rovaniemi
Side Trip
Korouoma Canyon
Find places to stay Mar 29 — Apr 4:
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©
Safaris
11:00am, Sat Mar 30

Santa Claus Village
3:30pm, Sat Mar 30

Arktikum
11:00am, Thu Apr 4
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