8 days in Lapland Itinerary

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

Step out of Rovaniemi to go to Ranua and see Ranua Zoo, which is approximately 1 hour away. Next up on the itinerary: get in on the family fun at SantaPark - the Home Cavern of Santa Claus, enjoy some diversion at Santa Claus Office, don't miss a visit to Santa Claus Village, and engage your brain at Pilke Science Centre.

To find other places to visit, reviews, where to stay, and more tourist information, read our Rovaniemi itinerary maker app.

Valparaiso, USA to Rovaniemi is an approximately 25-hour flight. The time zone changes from Central Standard Time (CST) to Eastern European Standard Time (EET), which is usually an 8 hour difference. Plan for cooler temperatures traveling from Valparaiso in December, with highs in Rovaniemi at 22°F and lows at 11°F. Finish up your sightseeing early on the 19th (Mon) so you can go by car 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 20th (Tue), explore the landscape on two wheels at Levi Ski Resort. Get ready for a full day of sightseeing on the next day: don't miss a visit to Giewont Husky Adventures, then don't miss a visit to Lapland Hotels SnowVillage, then bet on your favorite at Icekarting Levi, and finally get your game on at Kids' Land.

To find ratings, other places to visit, where to stay, and tourist information, go to the Levi driving holiday planning site.

You can drive from Rovaniemi to Levi in 2.5 hours. Alternatively, you can take a bus. In December, daytime highs in Levi are 22°F, while nighttime lows are 8°F. Wrap up your sightseeing on the 21st (Wed) early enough to travel back home.