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 theme parks, museums, fun & games, nightlife, and historic sites. Your plan includes some of its best attractions: find something for the whole family at Santa Claus Village, examine the collection at Santa's House of Snowmobiles, get curious at Pilke Science Centre, and look for gifts at LAURI.

To find where to stay, maps, more things to do, and other tourist information, read our Rovaniemi trip maker .

Helsinki to Rovaniemi is an approximately 4-hour flight. You can also do a combination of flight and train; or drive. When traveling from Helsinki in September, plan for little chillier days and about the same nights in Rovaniemi: temperatures range from 13°C by day to 6°C at night. Cap off your sightseeing on the 30th (Mon) early enough to travel back home.