8 days in Lapland & Helsinki Itinerary

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

Start off your visit on the 3rd (Wed): stop by Your Piece Of Finland, then take an in-depth tour of Arktikum, then see the interesting displays at Santa's House of Snowmobiles, and finally get engrossed in the history at Rovaniemi Local History Museum.

To find ratings, more things to do, and tourist information, use the Rovaniemi online sightseeing planner .

Edinburgh, UK to Rovaniemi is an approximately 8-hour flight. You'll lose 2 hours traveling from Edinburgh to Rovaniemi due to the time zone difference. Expect a daytime high around 22°C in July, and nighttime lows around 13°C. Cap off your sightseeing on the 3rd (Wed) early enough to go by car to Luosto.

Nestled among vast forests and fells, Luosto represents a small idyllic resort village set on the edge of Pyha-Luosto National Park.

Kick off your visit on the 4th (Thu): take an exotic tour of a safari tour and then look for all kinds of wild species at Kopara Reindeer Park.

To find photos, where to stay, ratings, and other tourist information, read Luosto online trip itinerary planner .

You can drive from Rovaniemi to Luosto in 1.5 hours. Alternatively, you can take a bus. In July, daytime highs in Luosto are 23°C, while nighttime lows are 11°C. Finish up your sightseeing early on the 4th (Thu) so you can travel to Tankavaara.

Start off your visit on the 5th (Fri): see the interesting displays at Gold Prospector Museum.

For ratings, more things to do, reviews, and more tourist information, use the Tankavaara trip itinerary maker website .

Drive from Luosto to Tankavaara in 2 hours. In July, daily temperatures in Tankavaara can reach 20°C, while at night they dip to 11°C. Wrap up your sightseeing by early afternoon on the 5th (Fri) to allow time for travel to Inari.

Inari is Finland's largest, most sparsely populated municipality, with four official languages, more than any other in the country. On the 6th (Sat), relax in the rural setting at Reindeer Farm Petri Mattus, then see the interesting displays at Siida, and then pause for some serene contemplation at Pielpajarvi Wilderness Church.

To find where to stay, maps, more things to do, and other tourist information, go to the Inari trip planner .

You can drive from Tankavaara to Inari in 1.5 hours. In July, plan for daily highs up to 20°C, and evening lows to 11°C. Wrap up your sightseeing on the 6th (Sat) early enough to travel to Helsinki.

Finland's largest and most populated metropolis, the maritime town of Helsinki boasts varied architecture, a lively cafe culture, and plethora of picturesque natural delights.

Deepen your sense of the past at sights like Seurasaari Island and Open-Air Museum and Cathedral of Porvoo. Eschew the tourist crowds and head to Kansallisgalleria and Hagen - Ramsholmen - Hogholmen. Explore Helsinki's surroundings by going to Fagervik Museum (in Inkoo) and Nuuksio National Park (in Espoo). There's still lots to do: get a new perspective on nature at Natural History Museum (Luonnontieteellinen Museo) and explore the different monuments and memorials at Hietaniemi Cemetery.

To find photos, maps, traveler tips, and more tourist information, read Helsinki trip planner .

Traveling by combination of shuttle and flight from Inari to Helsinki takes 4 hours. Alternatively, you can drive; or do a combination of bus and train. Traveling from Inari in July, things will get somewhat warmer in Helsinki: highs are around 25°C and lows about 15°C. Wrap up your sightseeing on the 9th (Tue) to allow time to travel back home.