7 days in Lapland Itinerary

Outdoor pursuits--ranging from cross-country skiing and snowmobiling to reindeer safaris and chasing Northern Lights--draw the largest number of tourists to Saariselka.

On the 3rd (Thu), hit the slopes at Urho Kekkonen National Park, pause for some serene contemplation at Saariselka S:t Paulus Chapel, and then find something for the whole family at Angry Birds Activity Park.

For more things to do, where to stay, maps, and more tourist information, read Saariselka online sightseeing planner.

London, UK to Saariselka is an approximately 14-hour combination of flight and car. You can also drive. The time zone difference when traveling from London to Saariselka is 2 hours. Expect little chillier temperatures when traveling from London in May; daily highs in Saariselka reach 11°C and lows reach 1°C. Finish your sightseeing early on the 4th (Fri) so you can drive to Kittila.

Kittilä is a municipality of Finland and a popular holiday resort.It is located in northern Finland north of the Arctic Circle within the Lapland region. Explore the numerous day-trip ideas around Kittila: Seven Fells Up (in Akaslompolo) and Pallas-Yllastunturi National Park (in Muonio). There's still lots to do: make a trip to Lapland Hotels SnowVillage, take in the exciting artwork at LUVATTUMAA - Levi Ice Gallery, have fun at Kids' Land, and bet on your favorite at Icekarting Levi.

For where to stay, traveler tips, reviews, and more tourist information, refer to the Kittila trip itinerary planner.

Drive from Saariselka to Kittila in 3 hours. Alternatively, you can take a bus; or take a bus. In May, daily temperatures in Kittila can reach 11°C, while at night they dip to 1°C. Cap off your sightseeing on the 6th (Sun) early enough to go by car to Rovaniemi.

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

Kick off your visit on the 7th (Mon): find something for the whole family at SantaPark - the Home Cavern of Santa Claus, see Santa Claus Office, and then don't miss a visit to Santa Claus Village. On the 8th (Tue), you'll have a packed day of sightseeing: see where the action happens at Lappi Areena, see exotic creatures in open habitats at a safari tour, and then take an in-depth tour of Arktikum.

To find more things to do, maps, reviews, and more tourist information, refer to the Rovaniemi trip itinerary builder.

You can drive from Kittila to Rovaniemi in 2 hours. Alternatively, you can take a bus. In May, daytime highs in Rovaniemi are 12°C, while nighttime lows are 3°C. Wrap up your sightseeing on the 8th (Tue) to allow time to travel back home.