4 days in Lapland Itinerary

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

On the 18th (Thu), take an in-depth tour of Arktikum and then look for all kinds of wild species at Wildlife Areas. Get ready for a full day of sightseeing on the next day: don't miss a visit to Lordi's Square, pause for some serene contemplation at Rovaniemi Church, then examine the collection at Christmas House Santa, then see Santa Claus Office, and finally make a trip to Santa Claus Village.

To find traveler tips, other places to visit, where to stay, and more tourist information, use the Rovaniemi trip maker website.

Helsinki to Rovaniemi is an approximately 4.5-hour flight. You can also take a train; or drive. Prepare for a bit cooler weather when traveling from Helsinki in March: high temperatures in Rovaniemi hover around -1°C and lows are around -9°C. Finish up your sightseeing early on the 19th (Fri) so you can go by car to Levi.

Finland's largest and most popular ski resort, the fell of Levi provides excellent slopes and lively nightlife in an enchanting setting.

Kick off your visit on the 20th (Sat): explore the landscape on two wheels at Levi Ski Resort. On the 21st (Sun), you'll have a packed day of sightseeing: join the crowd at Icekarting Levi, don't miss a visit to Lapland Hotels SnowVillage, then look for gifts at Elan Ski Shop & Rental, and finally take an exotic tour of Lapland Safaris Levi.

To see reviews, more things to do, traveler tips, and other tourist information, read our Levi vacation builder.

Traveling by car from Rovaniemi to Levi takes 2.5 hours. Alternatively, you can take a bus. In March, daytime highs in Levi are 0°C, while nighttime lows are -10°C. Wrap up your sightseeing on the 21st (Sun) early enough to travel back home.