31 days in Lapland Itinerary

Nestled among vast forests and fells, Luosto represents a small idyllic resort village set on the edge of Pyha-Luosto National Park.

You'll find plenty of places to visit near Luosto: Museum - Gallery Alariesto (in Sodankyla) and Orbas Reindeer Farm (in Rovaniemi). There's more to do: discover the riches below the earth's surface at Amethyst Mine Lapland.

To find maps, ratings, traveler tips, and more tourist information, use the Luosto route maker.

Newark, USA to Luosto is an approximately 18-hour combination of car and flight. The time zone changes from Eastern Standard Time (EST) to Eastern European Standard Time (EET), which is usually a 7 hour difference. Plan for much colder temperatures traveling from Newark in December, with highs in Luosto at 19°F and lows at 6°F. On the 5th (Sat), you'll 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.

Step out of the city life by going to Pallas-Yllastunturi National Park and Santa"s Cottage & Pet Farm. When in Levi, make a side trip to see Lapland Hotels SnowVillage in Kittila, approximately Kittila away. And it doesn't end there: fly down the slopes at Yllas Ski Resort, relax in the rural setting at Ounaskievari Reindeer Farm, take a stroll through Ounasjoki - River for activities, and make a trip to Giewont Husky Adventures.

For maps, where to stay, photos, and more tourist information, use the Levi trip builder website.

Drive from Luosto to Levi in 2.5 hours. Alternatively, you can take a bus. In December, plan for daily highs up to 22°F, and evening lows to 8°F. Wrap up your sightseeing on the 10th (Thu) early enough to travel to Inari.

Inari is Finland's largest, most sparsely populated municipality, with four official languages, more than any other in the country. Get in touch with nature at Angeli Reindeer Farm and Lemmenjoki National Park. There's much more to do: examine the collection at Siida - Sami Museum and Nature Center, relax in the rural setting at Tuula's Reindeer, and take in the pleasant sights at Otsamo Fell.

To see more things to do, photos, where to stay, and other tourist information, refer to the Inari attractions website.

Getting from Levi to Inari by flight takes about 3 hours. Other options: drive; or take a bus. In December, daily temperatures in Inari can reach 21°F, while at night they dip to 6°F. Finish your sightseeing early on the 15th (Tue) to allow enough time to travel to Salla.

Salla is a municipality of Finland, located in Lapland. Step out of the city life by going to Salla Ski Resort and Riisitunturi National Park. Get out of town with these interesting Salla side-trips: Ski Resort Suomutunturi (in Suomu) and Joutsijarven Bunkkerit (in Kemijarvi). There's more to do: get engrossed in the history at Salla Museum of War & Reconstruction and steep yourself in history at Paikanselan Taistelualue.

For reviews, where to stay, traveler tips, and other tourist information, read our Salla travel itinerary planner.

Getting from Inari to Salla by car takes about 5 hours. Expect a daytime high around 20°F in December, and nighttime lows around 7°F. Wrap up your sightseeing by early afternoon on the 19th (Sat) to allow time for travel to Syote.

Get outdoors at Korouoma Canyon and Syote Ski & Nature Resort. When in Syote, make a side trip to see Pentik Hill in Posio, approximately Posio away. Spend the 22nd (Tue) exploring nature at Syote National Park.

To see reviews, other places to visit, and more tourist information, go to the Syote trip maker site.

Getting from Salla to Syote by car takes about 3 hours. In December, daytime highs in Syote are 20°F, while nighttime lows are 7°F. You will leave for Rovaniemi on the 23rd (Wed).

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

Take a break from the city and head to Pyha-Luosto National Park and Syvasenvaara Fell. Step out of Rovaniemi to go to Pello and see Ski Resort Ritavalkea, which is approximately 1h 30 min away. Next up on the itinerary: find something for the whole family at SantaPark - the Home Cavern of Santa Claus, have some family-friendly fun at Snowman World Igloo Hotel, examine the collection at Christmas House Santa, and get engrossed in the history at Arktikum.

To find photos, more things to do, maps, and other tourist information, read our Rovaniemi trip itinerary planner.

Drive from Syote to Rovaniemi in 3 hours. December in Rovaniemi sees daily highs of 22°F and lows of 11°F at night. Wrap up your sightseeing by early afternoon on the 30th (Wed) to allow enough time to travel back home.