6 days in Rovaniemi & Kemi Itinerary

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

Kids will enjoy Safaris and Lordi's Square. And it doesn't end there: find something for the whole family at SantaPark - the Home Cavern of Santa Claus, get curious at Pilke Science Centre, see Santa Claus Office, and stop by LAURI Handicraft Shop & Atelier.

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Milan, Italy to Rovaniemi is an approximately 11-hour flight. You can also drive; or do a combination of car and train. Traveling from Milan to Rovaniemi, you'll lose 1 hour due to the time zone difference. In January, Rovaniemi is cooler than Milan - with highs of -10°C and lows of -17°C. You'll have a few hours on the 4th (Mon) to wrap things up before traveling to Kemi.

Kemi is a town and municipality of Finland. Start off your visit on the 4th (Mon): explore the world behind art at Kemin Jalokivigalleria (Kemi Gemstone Gallery) and then admire the striking features of Kemi Church. Here are some ideas for day two: take in the architecture and atmosphere at Tornio Church, then see the winter wonderland with Nordic Safaris, and then find something for the whole family at Duudsonit Activity Park - TornioHaparanda.

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Traveling by car from Rovaniemi to Kemi takes 1.5 hours. Alternatively, you can take a train; or take a bus. Expect a daytime high around -7°C in January, and nighttime lows around -16°C. Wrap up your sightseeing on the 6th (Wed) to allow time to travel back home.