6 days in Lapland Itinerary

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

On the 2nd (Thu), pause for some serene contemplation at Rovaniemi Church, look for all kinds of wild species at Wildlife Areas, then see Santa Claus Office, and finally make a trip to Santa Claus Village. On the 3rd (Fri), you'll have a packed day of sightseeing: find something for the whole family at SantaPark - the Home Cavern of Santa Claus, then get engrossed in the history at Arktikum, and then make a trip to Lordi's Square.

For traveler tips, where to stay, other places to visit, and tourist information, read our Rovaniemi online trip planner.

Barcelona, Spain to Rovaniemi is an approximately 10-hour flight. You can also drive; or do a combination of car and train. Due to the time zone difference, you'll lose 1 hour traveling from Barcelona to Rovaniemi. In January, Rovaniemi is much colder than Barcelona - with highs of -10°C and lows of -17°C. Cap off your sightseeing on the 3rd (Fri) early enough to 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.

Take a break from Levi with a short trip to Lapland Hotels SnowVillage in Kittila, about 46 minutes away. There's much more to do: explore the landscape on two wheels at Levi Ski Resort, enjoy some diversion at Kids' Land, make a trip to Giewont Husky Adventures, and experience rural life at Santa"s Cottage & Pet Farm.

To find other places to visit, photos, where to stay, and more tourist information, read Levi trip planner.

Getting from Rovaniemi to Levi by car takes about 2.5 hours. Other options: take a bus. Traveling from Rovaniemi in January, plan for a bit cooler nights in Levi, with lows around -21°C. On the 6th (Mon), wrap the sightseeing up by early afternoon so you can travel back home.