7 days in Lapland Itinerary

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

On the 4th (Mon), make a trip to Lordi's Square, then see exotic creatures in open habitats at a safari tour, then see Santa Claus Office, and finally get in on the family fun at Santa Claus Village. On the 5th (Tue), you'll have a packed day of sightseeing: find something for the whole family at SantaPark - the Home Cavern of Santa Claus, then take an in-depth tour of Arktikum, and then pause for some serene contemplation at Rovaniemi Church.

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New York City, USA to Rovaniemi is an approximately 16.5-hour combination of bus and flight. You can also fly; or do a combination of bus, flight, and taxi. Due to the time zone difference, you'll lose 7 hours traveling from New York City to Rovaniemi. Expect much colder weather when traveling from New York City in February: highs in Rovaniemi hover around 22°F, while lows dip to 14°F. Wrap up your sightseeing on the 5th (Tue) to allow time to drive to Akaslompolo.

Kick off your visit on the 6th (Wed): see exotic creatures in open habitats at a safari tour and then stroll through Yllas Ski Resort.

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Drive from Rovaniemi to Akaslompolo in 2.5 hours. Alternatively, you can take a bus. Expect a daytime high around 24°F in February, and nighttime lows around 13°F. Cap off your sightseeing on the 6th (Wed) early enough to 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.

Start off your visit on the 7th (Thu): glide through natural beauty at Levi Ski Resort. On your second day here, surround yourself with nature on a nature and wildlife tour, explore and take pictures at Ice Karting Levi, and then don't miss a visit to Snow Village.

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Traveling by car from Akaslompolo to Levi takes 1.5 hours. Alternatively, you can take a bus. In February in Levi, expect temperatures between 24°F during the day and 13°F at night. You will leave for home on the 9th (Sat).