7 days in Lapland Itinerary

Finland's largest and most popular ski resort, the fell of Levi provides excellent slopes and lively nightlife in an enchanting setting.

Kick off your visit on the 14th (Fri): explore the landscape on two wheels at Levi Ski Resort. Keep things going the next day: get in on the family fun at Levi Huskypark, thenjoin the crowd at Icekarting Levi, and then tour the pleasant surroundings at Kids' Land.

To find maps, reviews, more things to do, and other tourist information, refer to the Levi trip planner.

Newark, USA to Levi is an approximately 19-hour combination of flight and car. Traveling from Newark to Levi, you'll lose 7 hours due to the time zone difference. Expect cooler temperatures when traveling from Newark in December; daily highs in Levi reach 22°F and lows reach 8°F. Finish up your sightseeing early on the 15th (Sat) so you can travel to Saariselka.

Outdoor pursuits--ranging from cross-country skiing and snowmobiling to reindeer safaris and chasing Northern Lights--draw the largest number of tourists to Saariselka.

Kick off your visit on the 16th (Sun): pause for some serene contemplation at Saariselka S:t Paulus Chapel and then get in on the family fun at Angry Birds Activity Park.

To find traveler tips, photos, reviews, and tourist information, you can read our Saariselka visit planner.

Traveling by flight from Levi to Saariselka takes 3.5 hours. Alternatively, you can drive; or take a bus. In December, daily temperatures in Saariselka can reach 21°F, while at night they dip to 6°F. Wrap up your sightseeing on the 16th (Sun) to allow time to drive to Rovaniemi.

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

Kick off your visit on the 17th (Mon): make a trip to Santa Claus Village, see Santa Claus Office, and then find something for the whole family at SantaPark - the Home Cavern of Santa Claus. On the next day, see exotic creatures in open habitats at a safari tour, thenget engrossed in the history at Arktikum, and then engage your brain at Pilke Science Centre.

To see reviews, more things to do, ratings, and tourist information, read our Rovaniemi trip planner.

Traveling by car from Saariselka to Rovaniemi takes 3.5 hours. Alternatively, you can take a bus. In December, plan for daily highs up to 22°F, and evening lows to 11°F. Wrap up your sightseeing by early afternoon on the 19th (Wed) to allow enough time to travel back home.