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 Saariselka Ski & Sport Resort. Change things up with these side-trips from Saariselka: Inari (Pielpajarvi Wilderness Church & Saint Tryphon Pechenga Orthodox Church). And it doesn't end there: hit the slopes at Urho Kekkonen National Park, pause for some serene contemplation at Saariselka S:t Paulus Chapel, stop by Hippupuoti Gift Shop, and join in the after-dark buzz at Saariselka Bowling.

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Guangzhou, China to Saariselka is an approximately 21.5-hour combination of flight and car. The time zone difference when traveling from Guangzhou to Saariselka is minus 6 hours. 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 Ski Resort Suomutunturi. Go for a jaunt from Salla to Posio to see Riisitunturi National Park about 1h 20 min 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 Pyhatunturi. Explore the numerous day-trip ideas around Sodankyla: Luosto (Amethyst Mine Lapland & Kopara Reindeer Park). There's still lots to do: take in the awesome beauty at Luosto.

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You can drive from Salla to Sodankyla in 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) early enough 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.

Satisfy your inner culture vulture at LUVATTUMAA - Levi Ice Gallery and Samiland. 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: Taatsin seita (in Kittila), Sarestoniemi Museum (in Kaukonen) and Enontekio Church (in Enontekio). There's much more to do: bet on your favorite at Icekarting Levi, stop by Inghams Mini Husky Experience, hit the slopes at Kids' Land, and relax in the rural setting at Ounaskievari Reindeer Farm.

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Traveling by car from Sodankyla to Levi takes 2 hours. In February, daily temperatures in Levi can reach -5°C, while at night they dip to -12°C. Wrap up your sightseeing on the 23rd (Sat) early enough 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 Arctic Emotions Oy. Let the collections at Arktikum and Pilke Science Centre capture your imagination. You'll find plenty of places to visit near Rovaniemi: Pello (Maupertuis Memorial & Eeron Polku Trail). There's still lots to do: don't miss a visit to Santa Claus Village, hit the slopes at Ounasvaaran Hiihtokeskus Oy, see Santa Claus Office, and explore the different monuments and memorials at German Soldier s Cemetery.

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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.