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 27th (Thu): find something for the whole family at SantaPark - the Home Cavern of Santa Claus, then have fun at Santa Claus Office, and then get in on the family fun at Santa Claus Village. Get ready for a full day of sightseeing on the 28th (Fri): catch some excitement at Feelapland, then get engrossed in the history at Arktikum, and then take in the architecture and atmosphere at Rovaniemi Church.

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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. You'll gain 2 hours traveling from Dubai to Rovaniemi due to the time zone difference. Traveling from Dubai in December, things will get cooler in Rovaniemi: highs are around -6°C and lows about -13°C. Wrap up your sightseeing on the 28th (Fri) to allow time to drive to Inari.

Inari is Finland's largest, most sparsely populated municipality, with four official languages, more than any other in the country. Kick off your visit on the 29th (Sat): go for a walk through Otsamo Fell, see the interesting displays at Siida, and then pause for some serene contemplation at Pielpajarvi Wilderness Church.

For traveler tips, photos, where to stay, and more tourist information, go to the Inari driving holiday planner .

You can drive from Rovaniemi to Inari in 4 hours. Other options are to take a bus; or do a combination of flight and shuttle. Traveling from Rovaniemi in December, Inari is slightly colder at night with lows of -17°C. Cap off your sightseeing on the 29th (Sat) early enough to travel to Levi.

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

On the 30th (Sun), glide through natural beauty at Levi Ski Resort. On your second day here, hike along Pallas-Yllastunturi National Park.

For traveler tips, photos, other places to visit, and other tourist information, you can read our Levi day trip planning website .

Traveling by combination of shuttle, flight, and bus from Inari to Levi takes 2.5 hours. Alternatively, you can drive; or take a bus. In December in Levi, expect temperatures between -6°C during the day and -15°C at night. Wrap up your sightseeing on the 31st (Mon) early enough to travel back home.