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.

Museum-lovers will get to explore Siida - Sami Museum and Nature Center and Gold Prospector Museum. Escape the urban bustle at Nature & Wildlife Tours and Urho Kekkonen National Park. Change things up with these side-trips from Saariselka: Inari (Pielpajarvi Wilderness Church & Saint Tryphon Pechenga Orthodox Church). categoryPhrases.sentence.On_the_day_spend_an_exhilarating_day_on_the_slopes_at. And it doesn't end there: have some family-friendly fun at Saariselka Bowling, look for gifts at Hippupuoti Gift Shop, and take in the architecture and atmosphere at Saariselka S:t Paulus Chapel.

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Guangzhou, China to Saariselka is an approximately 21.5-hour flight. The time zone changes from China Standard Time (CST) to Eastern European Standard Time (EET), which is usually a -6 hour difference. In February, Saariselka is colder than Guangzhou - with highs of -6°C and lows of -15°C. Wrap up your sightseeing on the 10th (Sun) to allow time to travel to Salla.

Salla is a municipality of Finland, located in Lapland. Your cultural itinerary includes sights like Pentik Hill and Paikanselan Taistelualue. Step out of the city life by going to Salla Ski Resort and Riisitunturi National Park. Go for a jaunt from Salla to Suomu to see Ski Resort Suomutunturi about 42 minutes away. There's still lots to do: get engrossed in the history at Salla Museum of War & Reconstruction.

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You can drive from Saariselka to Salla in 4 hours. In February, plan for daily highs up to -6°C, and evening lows to -13°C. Finish up your sightseeing early on the 14th (Thu) so you can travel to Sodankyla.

Sodankylä is a municipality of Finland. Satisfy your inner culture vulture at Church of Sodankyla and Museum - Gallery Alariesto. Get outdoors at Pyha-Luosto National Park and Luosto. Explore the numerous day-trip ideas around Sodankyla: Luosto (Amethyst Mine Lapland & Kopara Reindeer Park) and Pyhatunturi (in Pelkosenniemi).

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Getting from Salla to Sodankyla by car takes about 2.5 hours. In February, daily temperatures in Sodankyla can reach -5°C, while at night they dip to -13°C. Finish up your sightseeing early on the 18th (Mon) so you can 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.

Satisfy your inner culture vulture at LUVATTUMAA - Levi Ice Gallery and Enontekio Church. Step out of the city life by going to Levi Ski Resort and Elan Ski Shop & Rental. Change things up with these side-trips from Levi: Sarestoniemi Museum (in Kaukonen) and Taatsin seita (in Kittila). There's still lots to do: join the crowd at Icekarting Levi, don't miss a visit to Giewont Husky Adventures, take a stroll through Ounasjoki - River for activities, and hit the slopes at Kids' Land.

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Traveling by car from Sodankyla to Levi takes 2 hours. Expect a daytime high around -5°C in February, and nighttime lows around -12°C. Wrap up your sightseeing on the 23rd (Sat) to allow time to drive to Akaslompolo.

Get outdoors at Safaris and Seven Fells Up. Explore the numerous day-trip ideas around Akaslompolo: Lapland Hotels SnowVillage (in Kittila) and Pallas-Yllastunturi National Park (in Muonio).

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Traveling by car from Levi to Akaslompolo takes an hour. Alternatively, you can take a bus. February in Akaslompolo sees daily highs of -5°C and lows of -12°C at night. Wrap up your sightseeing on the 26th (Tue) to allow time to drive to Rovaniemi.

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

Get outdoors at Safaris and Eeron Polku Trail. Let the collections at Arktikum and Pilke Science Centre capture your imagination. Step out of Rovaniemi with an excursion to Maupertuis Memorial in Pello--about 1h 30 min away. There's lots more to do: make a trip to Santa Claus Village, find something for the whole family at SantaPark - the Home Cavern of Santa Claus, pause for some serene contemplation at Rovaniemi Church, and hit the slopes at Ounasvaaran Hiihtokeskus Oy.

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Traveling by car from Akaslompolo to Rovaniemi takes 2.5 hours. Alternatively, you can take a bus. In February, daytime highs in Rovaniemi are -6°C, while nighttime lows are -11°C. Finish your sightseeing early on the 5th (Tue) to allow enough time to drive to Kemi.

Kemi is a town and municipality of Finland. Your inner history buff will appreciate Kemi Church and Tornio Church. The Provincial Museum Of Tornio Valley and Kemin Jalokivigalleria (Kemi Gemstone Gallery) are good opportunities to explore the local culture. Take a break from Kemi with a short trip to Tornio Golf in Tornio, about 36 minutes away. Pack the 7th (Thu) with family-friendly diversions at Duudsonit Activity Park - TornioHaparanda. There's still lots to do: visit Sampo Icebreaker.

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Getting from Rovaniemi to Kemi by car takes about 1.5 hours. Other options: take a train; or take a bus. In March in Kemi, expect temperatures between 0°C during the day and -10°C at night. On the 9th (Sat), you're off to home.