6 days in Lapland Itinerary

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

On the 24th (Mon), look for gifts at Your Piece Of Finland, take an in-depth tour of Arktikum, explore the different monuments and memorials at German Soldier s Cemetery, then see Santa Claus Office, and finally find something for the whole family at Santa Claus Village.

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Dubai, United Arab Emirates to Rovaniemi is an approximately 12.5-hour flight. You can also do a combination of flight and bus; or do a combination of flight and train. You'll gain 2 hours traveling from Dubai to Rovaniemi due to the time zone difference. Plan for colder temperatures traveling from Dubai in December, with highs in Rovaniemi at -6°C and lows at -13°C. Wrap up your sightseeing on the 24th (Mon) early enough to travel to Salla.

Salla is a municipality of Finland, located in Lapland. Start off your visit on the 25th (Tue): take an in-depth tour of Salla Museum of War & Reconstruction and then tour the pleasant surroundings at Salla Ski Resort.

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Drive from Rovaniemi to Salla in 2 hours. In December in Salla, expect temperatures between -7°C during the day and -16°C at night. Finish your sightseeing early on the 25th (Tue) so you can travel to Muonio.

Muonio is a municipality of Finland.The town is located in far northern Finland above the Arctic Circle on the country's western border, within the area of the former Lappi province. Kick off your visit on the 26th (Wed): explore the wealth of natural beauty at Pallas-Yllastunturi National Park.

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You can drive from Salla to Muonio in 4 hours. In December, daytime highs in Muonio are -7°C, while nighttime lows are -17°C. Cap off your sightseeing on the 26th (Wed) early enough to travel to Saariselka.

Kick off your visit on the 27th (Thu): stroll through Saariselka Ski & Sport Resort.

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Traveling by car from Muonio to Saariselka takes 3.5 hours. In December, daytime highs in Saariselka are -7°C, while nighttime lows are -17°C. Cap off your sightseeing on the 27th (Thu) early enough to travel back home.