6 days in Lapland Itinerary

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

On the 7th (Thu), stop by Your Piece Of Finland.

For maps, more things to do, where to stay, and tourist information, go to the Rovaniemi road trip planning app.

London, UK to Rovaniemi is an approximately 7-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 February, expect Rovaniemi to be colder, temps between -6°C and -11°C. Finish your sightseeing early on the 8th (Fri) to allow enough time to drive to Luosto.

Nestled among vast forests and fells, Luosto represents a small idyllic resort village set on the edge of Pyha-Luosto National Park.

On the 9th (Sat), identify plant and animal life at Kopara Reindeer Park and then discover the riches below the earth's surface at Amethyst Mine Lapland.

To find other places to visit, traveler tips, reviews, and more tourist information, you can read our Luosto trip itinerary planning tool.

You can drive from Rovaniemi to Luosto in 1.5 hours. Alternatively, you can take a bus. In February, daily temperatures in Luosto can reach -5°C, while at night they dip to -13°C. Wrap up your sightseeing on the 9th (Sat) 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.

Start off your visit on the 10th (Sun): take in the exciting artwork at LUVATTUMAA - Levi Ice Gallery, look for gifts at Elan Ski Shop & Rental, thenvisit Inghams Mini Husky Experience, and finally take a stroll through Ounasjoki - River for activities.

To see traveler tips, other places to visit, reviews, and tourist information, you can read our Levi sightseeing planning website.

Traveling by car from Luosto to Levi takes 2.5 hours. Alternatively, you can take a bus. Expect a daytime high around -5°C in February, and nighttime lows around -12°C. Finish your sightseeing early on the 10th (Sun) to allow enough time to drive to Akaslompolo.

On the 11th (Mon), look for gifts at Akaslompolo Sportshop, thensee exotic creatures in open habitats at a safari tour, and then hit the slopes at Yllas Ski Resort. On the 12th (Tue), you'll have a packed day of sightseeing: get outside with Seven Fells Up.

For other places to visit, more things to do, reviews, and other tourist information, use the Akaslompolo trip website.

Drive from Levi to Akaslompolo in an hour. Alternatively, you can take a bus. In February in Akaslompolo, expect temperatures between -5°C during the day and -12°C at night. Wrap up your sightseeing by early afternoon on the 12th (Tue) to allow time for travel back home.