8 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.

Change things up with a short trip to Lapland Hotels SnowVillage in Kittila (about 46 minutes away). Spend the 7th (Sun) on two wheels at Levi Ski Resort. There's lots more to do: join the crowd at Icekarting Levi, gear up at Elan Ski Shop & Rental, view the masterpieces at LUVATTUMAA - Levi Ice Gallery, and identify plant and animal life at Santa"s Cottage & Pet Farm.

To find more things to do and tourist information, you can read our Levi online vacation planner.

Berlin, Germany to Levi is an approximately 10-hour combination of flight and car. You can also drive. The time zone difference moving from Central European Standard Time to Eastern European Standard Time is 1 hour. In February, daily temperatures in Levi can reach -5°C, while at night they dip to -12°C. Wrap up your sightseeing on the 9th (Tue) early enough to 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.

Start off your visit on the 10th (Wed): hit the slopes at Saariselka Ski & Sport Resort. Get ready for a full day of sightseeing on the 11th (Thu): get a dose of the wild on a nature and wildlife tour, stop by Hippupuoti Gift Shop, then see the interesting displays at Siida - Sami Museum and Nature Center, and finally pause for some serene contemplation at Saariselka S:t Paulus Chapel.

To find where to stay, ratings, more things to do, and other tourist information, refer to the Saariselka itinerary planning app.

You can fly from Levi to Saariselka in 3.5 hours. Other options are to drive; or take a bus. In February, plan for daily highs up to -6°C, and evening lows to -15°C. Finish up your sightseeing early on the 11th (Thu) so you can go by car to Rovaniemi.

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

Start off your visit on the 12th (Fri): look for gifts at LAURI Handicraft Shop & Atelier, then look for all kinds of wild species at Wildlife Areas, then get engrossed in the history at Arktikum, and finally don't miss a visit to Lordi's Square. On the 13th (Sat), you'll have a packed day of sightseeing: examine the collection at Christmas House Santa, see Santa Claus Office, then make a trip to Santa Claus Village, and finally hit the slopes at Ounasvaaran Hiihtokeskus Oy.

For photos, where to stay, more things to do, and tourist information, refer to the Rovaniemi itinerary planner.

You can drive from Saariselka to Rovaniemi in 3.5 hours. Alternatively, you can take a bus. In February, plan for daily highs up to -6°C, and evening lows to -11°C. Finish your sightseeing early on the 13th (Sat) so you can travel back home.