5 days in Lapland Itinerary

Kick off your visit on the 24th (Sun): identify plant and animal life at Wildlife Areas and then fly down the slopes at Yllas Ski Resort.

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Paris, France to Akaslompolo is an approximately 15-hour flight. You can also drive. You'll lose 1 hour traveling from Paris to Akaslompolo due to the time zone difference. Plan for colder temperatures traveling from Paris in February, with highs in Akaslompolo at -5°C and lows at -12°C. Cap off your sightseeing on the 24th (Sun) early enough to travel to Salla.

Salla is a municipality of Finland, located in Lapland. Kick off your visit on the 25th (Mon): brush up on your military savvy at Salla Museum of War & Reconstruction and then fly down the slopes at Salla Ski Resort.

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Getting from Akaslompolo to Salla by car takes about 4 hours. In February, daytime highs in Salla are -6°C, while nighttime lows are -13°C. Finish your sightseeing early on the 25th (Mon) so you can travel to Rovaniemi.

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

Kick off your visit on the 26th (Tue): look for gifts at Your Piece Of Finland, then take an in-depth tour of Arktikum, then see exotic creatures in open habitats at a safari tour, and finally get engrossed in the history at Rovaniemi Local History Museum. Get ready for a full day of sightseeing on the 27th (Wed): explore the different monuments and memorials at German Soldier s Cemetery, see Santa Claus Office, and then find something for the whole family at Santa Claus Village.

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You can drive from Salla to Rovaniemi in 2 hours. Expect a daytime high around -6°C in February, and nighttime lows around -11°C. Finish your sightseeing early on the 27th (Wed) to allow enough time to travel back home.