7 days in Lapland Itinerary

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

Kick off your visit on the 24th (Mon): stroll the grounds of German Soldier s Cemetery.

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Madison, USA to Rovaniemi is an approximately 19-hour flight. The time zone difference when traveling from Madison to Rovaniemi is 8 hours. When traveling from Madison in September, plan for colder days and little chillier nights in Rovaniemi: temperatures range from 53°F by day to 42°F at night. Wrap up your sightseeing on the 24th (Mon) early enough to drive to Luosto.

Nestled among vast forests and fells, Luosto represents a small idyllic resort village set on the edge of Pyha-Luosto National Park.

On the 25th (Tue), identify plant and animal life at Kopara Reindeer Park and then go deep underground 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. Expect a daytime high around 54°F in September, and nighttime lows around 41°F. Wrap up your sightseeing on the 25th (Tue) early enough to drive to Akaslompolo.

Start off your visit on the 26th (Wed): stop by Akaslompolo Sportshop and then head outdoors with Seven Fells Up.

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You can drive from Luosto to Akaslompolo in 2.5 hours. Alternatively, you can take a bus; or take a bus. September in Akaslompolo sees daily highs of 53°F and lows of 40°F at night. Finish your sightseeing early on the 26th (Wed) so you can 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 27th (Thu): see the interesting displays at Siida - Sami Museum and Nature Center, then experience rural life at Inari Reindeer Farm, and then get a taste of life in the country at Reindeer Farm Petri Mattus. On your second day here, hike along Juutua Nature Trail, then pause for some serene contemplation at Pielpajarvi Wilderness Church, and then head outdoors with Lake Inari.

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Drive from Akaslompolo to Inari in 4 hours. Alternatively, you can take a bus; or take a bus. September in Inari sees daily highs of 52°F and lows of 39°F at night. Finish up your sightseeing early on the 28th (Fri) so you can travel back home.