6 days in Lapland Itinerary

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

Start off your visit on the 18th (Mon): look for all kinds of wild species at Wildlife Areas, then get in on the family fun at Moomin Snowcastle, then see Santa Claus Office, and finally make a trip to Santa Claus Village. Get ready for a full day of sightseeing on the 19th (Tue): look for gifts at LAURI Handicraft Shop & Atelier, don't miss a visit to Lordi's Square, then get engrossed in the history at Arktikum, then engage your brain at Pilke Science Centre, and finally hit the slopes at Ounasvaaran Hiihtokeskus Oy.

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Ankara, Turkey to Rovaniemi is an approximately 11-hour flight. You can also drive; or do a combination of car and train. You'll gain 1 hour traveling from Ankara to Rovaniemi due to the time zone difference. When traveling from Ankara in January, plan for little chillier days and much colder nights in Rovaniemi: temperatures range from -10°C by day to -17°C at night. Wrap up your sightseeing on the 19th (Tue) to allow time to drive 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 (Wed): join the crowd at Icekarting Levi, then take an exotic tour of Lapland Safaris Levi, then look for gifts at Elan Ski Shop & Rental, and finally make a trip to Lapland Hotels SnowVillage. Keep things going the next day: grab your bike and head to Levi Ski Resort.

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Traveling by car from Rovaniemi to Levi takes 2.5 hours. Alternatively, you can take a bus. Plan for little chillier nights when traveling from Rovaniemi in January since evenings lows in Levi dip to -21°C. Finish up your sightseeing early on the 22nd (Fri) so you can travel back home.