7 days in Lapland Itinerary

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

Rovaniemi is known for wildlife, museums, and fun & games. Your plan includes some of its best attractions: get in on the family fun at SantaPark - the Home Cavern of Santa Claus, see exotic creatures in open habitats at a safari tour, pause for some serene contemplation at Rovaniemi Church, and get engrossed in the history at Arktikum.

To find ratings, other places to visit, traveler tips, and more tourist information, refer to the Rovaniemi trip website.

Indianapolis, USA to Rovaniemi is an approximately 19-hour flight. Due to the time zone difference, you'll lose 7 hours traveling from Indianapolis to Rovaniemi. When traveling from Indianapolis in November, plan for cooler days in Rovaniemi, with highs around 28°F, while nights are slightly colder with lows around 20°F. Wrap up your sightseeing on the 10th (Sun) early enough to drive to Levi.

Finland's largest and most popular ski resort, the fell of Levi provides excellent slopes and lively nightlife in an enchanting setting.

Kick off your visit on the 11th (Mon): identify plant and animal life at Santa"s Cottage & Pet Farm, bet on your favorite at Icekarting Levi, and then grab your bike and head to Levi Ski Resort. On your second day here, hit the slopes at Kids' Land and then explore the wealth of natural beauty at Pallas-Yllastunturi National Park.

To find more things to do, traveler tips, maps, and more tourist information, you can read our Levi trip planner.

Getting from Rovaniemi to Levi by car takes about 2.5 hours. Other options: take a bus. Traveling from Rovaniemi in November, plan for little chillier nights in Levi, with lows around 15°F. Finish up your sightseeing early on the 13th (Wed) so you can travel back home.