7 days in Lapland Itinerary

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

On the 13th (Thu), don't miss a visit to Santa Claus Village, then see Santa Claus Office, and then find something for the whole family at SantaPark - the Home Cavern of Santa Claus. Keep things going the next day: take an exotic tour of a safari tour and then get engrossed in the history at Arktikum.

To find photos, other places to visit, maps, and tourist information, you can read our Rovaniemi trip planner.

Sydney, Australia to Rovaniemi is an approximately 27-hour flight. The time zone difference when traveling from Sydney to Rovaniemi is minus 8 hours. In December, Rovaniemi is much colder than Sydney - with highs of -6°C and lows of -13°C. Wrap up your sightseeing on the 15th (Sat) to allow time to drive to Kittila.

Kittilä is a municipality of Finland and a popular holiday resort.It is located in northern Finland north of the Arctic Circle within the Lapland region. Start off your visit on the 15th (Sat): ski along the peaceful trails at Levi Ski Resort. Get ready for a full day of sightseeing on the next day: make a trip to Lapland Hotels SnowVillage, don't miss a visit to Giewont Husky Adventures, join the crowd at Icekarting Levi, then make a trip to LUVATTUMAA - Levi Ice Gallery, and finally hit the slopes at Kids' Land.

To see other places to visit, traveler tips, and tourist information, you can read our Kittila online trip builder.

Traveling by car from Rovaniemi to Kittila takes 2 hours. Alternatively, you can take a bus. In December, plan for daily highs up to -5°C, and evening lows to -15°C. Finish your sightseeing early on the 16th (Sun) so you can travel back home.