7 days in Lapland Itinerary

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

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Madison, USA to Rovaniemi is an approximately 22.5-hour flight. Due to the time zone difference, you'll lose 8 hours traveling from Madison to Rovaniemi. Traveling from Madison in September, expect nights in Rovaniemi to be little chillier, around 42°F, while days are colder, around 53°F. Finish your sightseeing early on the 24th (Mon) to allow enough time to drive to Luosto.

On the 25th (Tue), look for all kinds of wild species at Wildlife Areas, then identify plant and animal life at Kopara Reindeer Park, and then explore and take pictures at Amethyst Mine Lapland.

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You can drive from Rovaniemi to Luosto in 1.5 hours. Alternatively, you can take a bus. September in Luosto sees daily highs of 54°F and lows of 41°F at night. Wrap up your sightseeing on the 25th (Tue) early enough to drive to Akaslompolo.

On the 26th (Wed), look for gifts at Akaslompolo Sportshop, then head outdoors with Scandinavian Adventures, and then head outdoors with Seven Fells Up.

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Getting from Luosto to Akaslompolo by car takes about 2.5 hours. Other options: take a bus. In September, daytime highs in Akaslompolo are 53°F, while nighttime lows are 40°F. Wrap up your sightseeing on the 26th (Wed) early enough to drive to Inari.

Kick off your visit on the 27th (Thu): examine the collection at Siida, then experience rural life at Inari Reindeerfarm, and then experience rural life at Reindeer Farm Petri Mattus. Get ready for a full day of sightseeing on the next day: hike along Juutua Nature Trail, then take in the architecture and atmosphere at Pielpajarvi Wilderness Church, and then get outside with Lake Inari.

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You can drive from Akaslompolo to Inari in 4 hours. Another option is to take a bus. In September, plan for daily highs up to 52°F, and evening lows to 39°F. Finish your sightseeing early on the 28th (Fri) to allow enough time to travel back home.