7 days in Lapland Itinerary

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

Go for a jaunt from Rovaniemi to Ranua to see Ranua Zoo about 1h 5 min away. The adventure continues: get engrossed in the history at Arktikum, don't miss a visit to Lordi's Square, admire the masterpieces at Korundi House of Culture, and find something for the whole family at SantaPark - the Home Cavern of Santa Claus.

For where to stay, maps, ratings, and other tourist information, go to the Rovaniemi road trip website.

Lisbon, Portugal to Rovaniemi is an approximately 11.5-hour flight. You can also drive. Traveling from Lisbon to Rovaniemi, you'll lose 2 hours due to the time zone difference. Expect cooler weather when traveling from Lisbon in September: highs in Rovaniemi hover around °C, while lows dip to °C. Wrap up your sightseeing by early afternoon on the 24th (Sun) to allow time for travel back home.