7 days in Lapland Itinerary

On the 21st (Sat), take your sightseeing to a higher altitude at Luosto, get out on two wheels at Luosto Adventures, then look for all kinds of wild species at Kopara Reindeer Park, and finally hit the slopes at Pyhatunturi.

To see maps, more things to do, photos, and other tourist information, you can read our Pyhatunturi vacation planner.

Herford, Germany to Pyhatunturi is an approximately 17.5-hour combination of car and flight. You can also drive. The time zone difference when traveling from Herford to Pyhatunturi is 1 hour. While traveling from Herford, expect slightly colder days and much colder nights in Pyhatunturi, ranging from highs of -1°C to lows of -13°C. Finish your sightseeing early on the 21st (Sat) to allow enough time to drive to Rovaniemi.

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

Discover out-of-the-way places like German Soldier s Cemetery and Napapiirin Porofarmi. Kids will appreciate attractions like Safaris and Angry Birds Park. There's much more to do: Head underground at Syvasenvaara Fell, take in the dramatic scenery at Auttikongas, see Santa Claus Office, and get in on the family fun at SantaPark - the Home Cavern of Santa Claus.

To find other places to visit, maps, where to stay, and tourist information, refer to the Rovaniemi trip itinerary builder website.

You can drive from Pyhatunturi to Rovaniemi in 2 hours. Plan for a bit warmer nights when traveling from Pyhatunturi in March since evenings lows in Rovaniemi dip to -9°C. Wrap up your sightseeing on the 25th (Wed) to allow time to travel back home.