6 days in Lapland Itinerary

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

You'll discover tucked-away gems like Napapiirin Porofarmi and Tatuka Reindeerfarm. Get outdoors at Ranua Zoo and Syvasenvaara Fell. Next up on the itinerary: don't miss a visit to Santa Claus Village, look for gifts at LAURI Handicraft Shop & Atelier, see Santa Claus Office, and take an in-depth tour of Arktikum.

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London, UK to Rovaniemi is an approximately 6.5-hour flight. You can also do a combination of car and train; or do a combination of car and ferry. Due to the time zone difference, you'll lose 2 hours traveling from London to Rovaniemi. Traveling from London in December, expect Rovaniemi to be colder, temps between -6°C and -13°C. Finish up your sightseeing early on the 23rd (Wed) so you can 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.

Get outdoors at Levi Ski Resort and Jemes Sport. You'll discover tucked-away gems like Powerun Adventures and Ounaskievari Reindeer Farm. There's much more to do: fly down the slopes at Kids' Land, identify plant and animal life at Santa"s Cottage & Pet Farm, and bet on your favorite at Icekarting Levi.

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You can drive from Rovaniemi to Levi in 2.5 hours. Alternatively, you can take a bus. In December in Levi, expect temperatures between -6°C during the day and -15°C at night. Wrap up your sightseeing on the 26th (Sat) early enough to travel back home.