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60 days in Lapland Itinerary
Start: Helsinki
Fly:
4h
1
Inari
— 7 nights
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Fly:
2h 45min
2
Levi
— 9 nights
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bus:
2h 45min
3
Enontekio
— 8 nights
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Drive:
5h 15min
4
Salla
— 7 nights
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Drive:
1h 30min
5
Pyhatunturi
— 8 nights
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Drive:
1h 45min
6
Rovaniemi
— 10 nights
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train:
1h 30min
7
Kemi
— 9 nights
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Fly:
4h 15min
End: Helsinki
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7
nights
Inari
7
nights

Inari is Finland's largest, most sparsely populated municipality, with four official languages, more than any other in the country. Step out of the city life by going to Nature & Wildlife Tours and Lemmenjoki National Park. Deepen your sense of the past at sights like Pielpajarvi Wilderness Church and Saint Tryphon Pechenga Orthodox Church. Explore Inari's surroundings by going to Saariselka (Saariselka Ski & Sport Resort, Urho Kekkonen National Park, & more) and Gold Prospector Museum (in Tankavaara).
To find maps, traveler tips, ratings, and tourist information, read Inari route planning website .
Helsinki to Inari is an approximately 4-hour flight. You can also drive; or do a combination of train and bus. Traveling from Helsinki in April, things will get a bit cooler in Inari: highs are around 3°C and lows about -6°C. Finish up your sightseeing early on the 8th (Mon) so you can travel to Levi.
To find maps, traveler tips, ratings, and tourist information, read Inari route planning website .
Helsinki to Inari is an approximately 4-hour flight. You can also drive; or do a combination of train and bus. Traveling from Helsinki in April, things will get a bit cooler in Inari: highs are around 3°C and lows about -6°C. Finish up your sightseeing early on the 8th (Mon) so you can travel to Levi.
Things to do in Inari
Side Trips
Saariselka, Gold Prospector Museum, Lemmenjoki National Park
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Pielpajarvi Wilderness Church
4:00pm, Mon Apr 1

Gold Prospector Museum
11:00am, Wed Apr 3

Lemmenjoki National Park
10:30am, Sat Apr 6
9
nights
Levi
9
nights

Finland's largest and most popular ski resort, the fell of Levi provides excellent slopes and lively nightlife in an enchanting setting.Appreciate the collections at The Sarestoniemi Museum and Museum of Fine Arts Einari Junttila. Step out of the city life by going to Elan Ski Shop & Rental and Pallas-Yllastunturi National Park. Change things up with these side-trips from Levi: Snow Village (in Kittila), Akaslompolo (Seven Fells Up & Scandinavian Adventures) and Muonio (Pakasaivo, Keimioniemi Fishing Cabins, & more). There's much more to do: take an exotic tour of a safari tour, admire all the interesting features of Ice Karting Levi, stroll through Yllas Ski Resort, and don't miss a visit to Giewont Husky Adventures.
For ratings, other places to visit, maps, and more tourist information, you can read our Levi trip itinerary maker .
You can fly from Inari to Levi in 3 hours. Other options are to drive; or take a bus. In April, daytime highs in Levi are 3°C, while nighttime lows are -4°C. Wrap up your sightseeing on the 17th (Wed) early enough to take a bus to Enontekio.
Things to do in Levi
Side Trips
Muonio, Kittila, Akaslompolo, Ounaskievari Reindeer Farm, Yllas Ski Resort
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Scandinavian Adventures
10:30am, Sun Apr 14

Sarestoniemi Museum
12:30pm, Wed Apr 17

Pallas-Yllastunturi National Park
10:30am, Wed Apr 10
8
nights
Enontekio
8
nights

Get a sense of the local culture at Enontekio Church and Jarama WWII Fortification Camp. Visiting Tsahkal Falls and Kukkolankoski will get you outdoors. Explore the numerous day-trip ideas around Enontekio: Kilpisjarvi (Saana & The Three Nations' Border Point). Next up on the itinerary: don't miss a visit to Pyhakero.
To see traveler tips, reviews, ratings, and more tourist information, you can read our Enontekio attractions app .
Take a bus from Levi to Enontekio in 3 hours. Expect a daytime high around 1°C in April, and nighttime lows around -7°C. On the 25th (Thu), you'll travel to Salla.
To see traveler tips, reviews, ratings, and more tourist information, you can read our Enontekio attractions app .
Take a bus from Levi to Enontekio in 3 hours. Expect a daytime high around 1°C in April, and nighttime lows around -7°C. On the 25th (Thu), you'll travel to Salla.
Things to do in Enontekio
Side Trips
Kilpisjarvi, Kukkolankoski, Jarama WWII Fortification Camp
Find places to stay Apr 17 — 25:
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Enontekio Church
2:30pm, Fri Apr 19

Jyppyra lookout
11:00am, Fri Apr 19

Pyhakero
11:00am, Sat Apr 20
7
nights
Salla
7
nights

Salla is a municipality of Finland, located in Lapland. Do some cultural sightseeing at Salla Museum of War & Reconstruction and Pentik Hill. Get outdoors at Salla Ski Resort and Riisitunturi National Park. Take a break from Salla with a short trip to Ski Resort Suomutunturi in Suomu, about 50 minutes away. It doesn't end there: steep yourself in history at Paikanselan Taistelualue.
To see where to stay, reviews, traveler tips, and other tourist information, read our Salla holiday tool .
Explore your travel options from Enontekio to Salla with the Route module. In April, daytime highs in Salla are 3°C, while nighttime lows are -7°C. You will leave for Pyhatunturi on the 3rd (Fri).
To see where to stay, reviews, traveler tips, and other tourist information, read our Salla holiday tool .
Explore your travel options from Enontekio to Salla with the Route module. In April, daytime highs in Salla are 3°C, while nighttime lows are -7°C. You will leave for Pyhatunturi on the 3rd (Fri).
Things to do in Salla
Side Trips
Posio, Ski Resort Suomutunturi
Find places to stay Apr 25 — May 3:
Highlights from your plan

Salla Museum of War & Reconstruction
3:30pm, Fri Apr 26

Riisitunturi National Park
11:00am, Sat Apr 27

Pentik Hill
1:00pm, Sun Apr 28
8
nights
Pyhatunturi
8
nights

Eschew the tourist crowds and head to Kopara Reindeer Park and Church of Sodankyla. Visiting Pyha-Luosto National Park and Safaris will get you outdoors. You'll find plenty of places to visit near Pyhatunturi: Joutsijarven Bunkkerit (in Kemijarvi), Museum - Gallery Alariesto (in Sodankyla) and Orbas Reindeer Farm (in Meltaus).
For photos, maps, more things to do, and other tourist information, read our Pyhatunturi road trip planner.
Getting from Salla to Pyhatunturi by car takes about 2 hours. In May, daily temperatures in Pyhatunturi can reach 12°C, while at night they dip to 1°C. You'll set off for Rovaniemi on the 11th (Sat).
For photos, maps, more things to do, and other tourist information, read our Pyhatunturi road trip planner.
Getting from Salla to Pyhatunturi by car takes about 2 hours. In May, daily temperatures in Pyhatunturi can reach 12°C, while at night they dip to 1°C. You'll set off for Rovaniemi on the 11th (Sat).
Things to do in Pyhatunturi
Side Trips
Sodankyla, Luosto, Orbas Reindeer Farm, Joutsijarven Bunkkerit, Pyhatunturi
Find places to stay May 3 — 11:
Highlights from your plan

Pyha-Luosto National Park
10:00am, Sun May 5

Pyhatunturi
9:30am, Wed May 8

Church of Sodankyla
12:00pm, Sat May 4
10
nights
Rovaniemi
10
nights

Official Hometown of Santa Claus
An urban center set amongst the great Arctic wilderness, Rovaniemi serves as the capital of Lapland province.For shopping fun, head to LAURI or Arctic Circle Mall. Visiting Ounasvaaran Hiihtokeskus Oy and Auttikongas will get you outdoors. You'll find plenty of places to visit near Rovaniemi: Maupertuis Memorial (in Pello), Tatuka Palvelut (in Ylitornio) and Korouoma Canyon (in Posio). There's still lots to do: explore the different monuments and memorials at German Soldier s Cemetery, take in the architecture and atmosphere at Rovaniemi Church, examine the collection at Christmas House Santa, and get engrossed in the history at Rovaniemi Local History Museum.
To find photos, maps, reviews, and more tourist information, read our Rovaniemi sightseeing planning tool .
You can drive from Pyhatunturi to Rovaniemi in 2 hours. In May, daily temperatures in Rovaniemi can reach 12°C, while at night they dip to 3°C. Wrap up your sightseeing on the 21st (Tue) early enough to take a train to Kemi.
Things to do in Rovaniemi
Side Trips
Maupertuis Memorial, Tatuka Reindeerfarm, Korouoma Canyon
Find places to stay May 11 — 21:
Highlights from your plan

Auttikongas
11:00am, Tue May 14

Korouoma Canyon
2:00pm, Tue May 14

Santa's House of Snowmobiles
12:30pm, Tue May 21
9
nights
Kemi
9
nights

Kemi is a town and municipality of Finland. The Provincial Museum Of Tornio Valley and Kemin Jalokivigalleria (Kemi Gemstone Gallery) are good opportunities to explore the local culture. Explore hidden gems such as Sampo Icebreaker and Kemi Church. Change things up with these side-trips from Kemi: Tornio (Duudsonit Activity Park - TornioHaparanda & Tornio Golf). There's more to do: pause for some serene contemplation at Tornio Church.
To find traveler tips, reviews, where to stay, and other tourist information, go to the Kemi trip itinerary planner.
Getting from Rovaniemi to Kemi by train takes about 1.5 hours. Other options: take a bus; or drive. In May, daily temperatures in Kemi can reach 13°C, while at night they dip to 2°C. You'll set off for home on the 30th (Thu).
To find traveler tips, reviews, where to stay, and other tourist information, go to the Kemi trip itinerary planner.
Getting from Rovaniemi to Kemi by train takes about 1.5 hours. Other options: take a bus; or drive. In May, daily temperatures in Kemi can reach 13°C, while at night they dip to 2°C. You'll set off for home on the 30th (Thu).
Things to do in Kemi
Side Trip
Tornio
Find places to stay May 21 — 30:
Highlights from your plan

Duudsonit Activity Park - TornioHaparanda
11:00am, Thu May 23

The Provincial Museum Of Tornio Valley
11:00am, Wed May 22

Kemin Jalokivigalleria (Kemi Gemstone Gallery)
10:00am, Fri May 24
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