33 days in Lapland Itinerary

Outdoor pursuits--ranging from cross-country skiing and snowmobiling to reindeer safaris and chasing Northern Lights--draw the largest number of tourists to Saariselka.

Take a break from the city and head to Urho Kekkonen National Park and Saariselka Ski & Sport Resort. Deepen your sense of the past at sights like Pielpajarvi Wilderness Church and Saariselka S:t Paulus Chapel. Explore Saariselka's surroundings by going to Inari (Siida & Saint Tryphon Pechenga Orthodox Church).

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Guangzhou, China to Saariselka is an approximately 22-hour flight. The time zone difference when traveling from Guangzhou to Saariselka is minus 6 hours. Expect cooler temperatures when traveling from Guangzhou in February; daily highs in Saariselka reach -6°C and lows reach -15°C. Finish your sightseeing early on the 10th (Sun) so you can travel to Salla.

Salla is a municipality of Finland, located in Lapland. Get outdoors at Salla Ski Resort and Ski Resort Suomutunturi. Museum-lovers will appreciate Salla Museum of War & Reconstruction and Pentik Hill. Change things up with a short trip to Riisitunturi National Park in Posio (about 1h 15 min away). There's more to do: steep yourself in history at Paikanselan Taistelualue.

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Traveling by car from Saariselka to Salla takes 3.5 hours. February in Salla sees daily highs of -6°C and lows of -13°C at night. Wrap up your sightseeing on the 14th (Thu) to allow time to travel to Sodankyla.

Sodankylä is a municipality of Finland. Church of Sodankyla and Museum - Gallery Alariesto are good opportunities to explore the local culture. Visiting Pyha-Luosto National Park and Luosto will get you outdoors. Get out of town with these interesting Sodankyla side-trips: Pyhatunturi (in Pelkosenniemi) and Luosto (Amethyst Mine Lapland & Kopara Reindeer Park).

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Traveling by car from Salla to Sodankyla takes 2.5 hours. February in Sodankyla sees daily highs of -5°C and lows of -13°C at night. Wrap up your sightseeing on the 18th (Mon) to allow time to 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.

Appreciate the collections at The Sarestoniemi Museum and Samiland. Escape the urban bustle at Levi Ski Resort and Santa"s Cottage & Pet Farm. Explore the numerous day-trip ideas around Levi: Enontekio Church (in Enontekio) and Taatsin seita (in Kittila). There's still lots to do: stop by Elan Ski Shop & Rental, make a trip to LUVATTUMAA - Levi Ice Gallery, gain insight at Kid's Land, and explore and take pictures at Ice Karting Levi.

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You can drive from Sodankyla to Levi in 1.5 hours. In February, daily temperatures in Levi can reach -5°C, while at night they dip to -12°C. Finish up your sightseeing early on the 23rd (Sat) so you can go by car to Akaslompolo.

Step out of the city life by going to Safaris and Yllas Ski Resort. Change things up with these side-trips from Akaslompolo: Pallas-Yllastunturi National Park (in Muonio) and Snow Village (in Kittila).

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You can drive from Levi to Akaslompolo in 1.5 hours. Alternatively, you can take a bus. February in Akaslompolo sees daily highs of -5°C and lows of -12°C at night. Finish up your sightseeing early on the 26th (Tue) 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.

Your cultural itinerary includes sights like Arktikum and Maupertuis Memorial. Get some historical perspective at Rovaniemi Church and Rovaniemen ortodoksinen kirkko. Change things up with a short trip to Eeron Polku Trail in Pello (about 1h 10 min away). And it doesn't end there: take an exotic tour of a safari tour, see Santa Claus Office, explore the different monuments and memorials at German Soldier s Cemetery, and buy something for everyone on your list at Arctic Circle Mall.

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You can drive from Akaslompolo to Rovaniemi in 2.5 hours. Alternatively, you can take a bus. In February, daily temperatures in Rovaniemi can reach -6°C, while at night they dip to -11°C. Finish your sightseeing early on the 5th (Tue) so you can take a train to Kemi.

Kemi is a town and municipality of Finland. Kemi Church and Tornio Church will appeal to history buffs. Museum-lovers will appreciate The Provincial Museum Of Tornio Valley and Kemin Jalokivigalleria (Kemi Gemstone Gallery). Venture out of the city with trips to Tornio (Tornio Golf & Duudsonit Activity Park - TornioHaparanda).

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Getting from Rovaniemi to Kemi by train takes about 1.5 hours. Other options: take a bus; or drive. In March, daily temperatures in Kemi can reach 0°C, while at night they dip to -10°C. You will leave for home on the 9th (Sat).