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 15th (Sat): make a trip to Lordi's Square, identify plant and animal life at Wildlife Areas, then see Santa Claus Office, then find something for the whole family at Santa Claus Village, and finally take in the views from Lumberjack's Candle Bridge. Here are some ideas for day two: look for gifts at Your Piece Of Finland, then get engrossed in the history at Arktikum, then get curious at Pilke Science Centre, and finally admire all the interesting features of Lappi Areena.

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Dubai, United Arab Emirates to Rovaniemi is an approximately 12.5-hour flight. You can also do a combination of flight and bus; or do a combination of flight and train. Due to the time zone difference, you'll gain 2 hours traveling from Dubai to Rovaniemi. Plan for colder temperatures traveling from Dubai in December, with highs in Rovaniemi at -6°C and lows at -13°C. Finish up your sightseeing early on the 17th (Mon) so you can go by car to Luosto.

Start off your visit on the 17th (Mon): explore the striking landscape of Pyha-Luosto National Park.

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Getting from Rovaniemi to Luosto by car takes about 1.5 hours. Other options: take a bus. Traveling from Rovaniemi in December, Luosto is little chillier at night with lows of -17°C. Wrap up your sightseeing on the 17th (Mon) early enough to drive 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 18th (Tue): ski along the peaceful trails at Levi Ski Resort. Here are some ideas for day two: make a trip to LUVATTUMAA - Levi Ice Gallery, admire all the interesting features of Ice Karting Levi, then take an in-depth tour of Samiland, and finally have some family-friendly fun at Kid's Land.

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Traveling by car from Luosto to Levi takes 2.5 hours. Alternatively, you can take a bus. In December, daytime highs in Levi are -6°C, while nighttime lows are -15°C. Wrap up your sightseeing on the 19th (Wed) early enough to travel back home.