7 days in Lapland Itinerary

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

When in Rovaniemi, make a side trip to see Ranua Zoo in Ranua, approximately 1h 20 min away. The adventure continues: find something for the whole family at Santa Claus Village, get engrossed in the history at Arktikum, admire the sheer force of Auttikongas, and don't miss a visit to Lordi's Square.

For where to stay, traveler tips, other places to visit, and other tourist information, refer to the Rovaniemi trip itinerary maker.

Lisbon, Portugal to Rovaniemi is an approximately 10.5-hour combination of bus and flight. You can also drive; or do a combination of train, ferry, car, and bus. Traveling from Lisbon to Rovaniemi, you'll lose 2 hours due to the time zone difference. Expect much colder temperatures when traveling from Lisbon in September; daily highs in Rovaniemi reach 13°C and lows reach 5°C. Wrap up your sightseeing by early afternoon on the 24th (Sun) to allow time for travel back home.