4 days in Lapland Itinerary

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

Rovaniemi is known for wildlife, museums, and fun & games. Your plan includes some of its best attractions: find something for the whole family at SantaPark - the Home Cavern of Santa Claus, pause for some serene contemplation at Rovaniemi Church, make a trip to Santa Claus Village, and have some family-friendly fun at Snowman World Igloo Hotel.

To see maps, other places to visit, more things to do, and more tourist information, read Rovaniemi trip planner.

New York City, USA to Rovaniemi is an approximately 15.5- hour combination of subway, train, and flight. You can also do a combination of train and flight; or do a combination of subway, train, flight, and bus. The time zone changes from Eastern Standard Time (EST) to Eastern European Standard Time (EET), which is usually a 7 hour difference. Traveling from New York City in November, expect Rovaniemi to be cooler, temps between 28°F and 20°F. Wrap up your sightseeing by early afternoon on the 5th (Mon) to allow enough time to travel back home.