8 days in Lapland Itinerary

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

Rovaniemi is known for wildlife, museums, and fun & games. Your plan includes some of its best attractions: take an in-depth tour of Arktikum, make a trip to Lordi's Square, identify plant and animal life at Wildlife Areas, and take an exotic tour of a safari tour.

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London, UK to Rovaniemi is an approximately 6.5-hour flight. You can also do a combination of car and train; or do a combination of car and ferry. The time zone difference moving from Greenwich Mean Time to Eastern European Standard Time is 2 hours. Traveling from London in March, things will get much colder in Rovaniemi: highs are around -1°C and lows about -9°C. Finish up your sightseeing early on the 29th (Mon) so you can go by car 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.

On the 30th (Tue), get outside with Lake Inari, examine the collection at Siida - Sami Museum and Nature Center, and then look for all kinds of wild species at Wildlife Areas. On your second day here, fly down the slopes at Saariselka Ski & Sport Resort and then take in the architecture and atmosphere at Saariselka S:t Paulus Chapel.

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Traveling by car from Rovaniemi to Saariselka takes 3.5 hours. Alternatively, you can take a bus. March in Saariselka sees daily highs of -1°C and lows of -12°C at night. Finish up your sightseeing early on the 31st (Wed) so you can 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.

When in Levi, make a side trip to see Lapland Hotels SnowVillage in Kittila, approximately Kittila away. Spend the 1st (Thu) on two wheels at Levi Ski Resort. Next up on the itinerary: bet on your favorite at Icekarting Levi, stop by Elan Ski Shop & Rental, get interesting insight from Lapland Safaris Levi, and hit the slopes at Yllas Ski Resort.

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You can fly from Saariselka to Levi in 3.5 hours. Other options are to drive; or take a bus. March in Levi sees daily highs of 0°C and lows of -10°C at night. Cap off your sightseeing on the 3rd (Sat) early enough to travel back home.