7 days in Lapland Itinerary

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

On the 29th (Mon), look for gifts at Your Piece Of Finland, get engrossed in the history at Arktikum, then pause for some serene contemplation at Rovaniemi Church, then have fun at Santa Claus Office, and finally find something for the whole family at Santa Claus Village.

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Gwalior, India to Rovaniemi is an approximately 28-hour flight. The time zone changes from India Standard Time (IST) to Eastern European Time (EET), which is usually a -3 hour difference. Traveling from Gwalior in October, things will get much colder in Rovaniemi: highs are around 3°C and lows about -1°C. Finish your sightseeing early on the 29th (Mon) to allow enough time to drive to Inari.

Inari is Finland's largest, most sparsely populated municipality, with four official languages, more than any other in the country. Start off your visit on the 30th (Tue): pause for some serene contemplation at Pielpajarvi Wilderness Church, see the interesting displays at Siida, and then go for a walk through Otsamo Fell.

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Getting from Rovaniemi to Inari by car takes about 4 hours. Other options: take a bus; or do a combination of flight and shuttle. Expect a daytime high around 3°C in October, and nighttime lows around -2°C. Finish your sightseeing early on the 30th (Tue) so you can travel 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 31st (Wed): gear up at Levi Ski Resort.

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You can do a combination of shuttle, flight, and bus from Inari to Levi in 2.5 hours. Other options are to drive; or take a bus. In October, daily temperatures in Levi can reach 3°C, while at night they dip to -3°C. Finish your sightseeing early on the 31st (Wed) so you can drive to Akaslompolo.

On the 1st (Thu), ski along the peaceful trails at Pallas-Yllastunturi National Park and then stop by Akaslompolo Sportshop. On the next day, get outside with Seven Fells Up.

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Drive from Levi to Akaslompolo in 1.5 hours. Alternatively, you can take a bus. Expect a daytime high around 3°C in October, and nighttime lows around -3°C. Wrap up your sightseeing by early afternoon on the 2nd (Fri) to allow time for travel back home.