8 days in Lapland Itinerary

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

Get ready for a full day of sightseeing on the 30th (Sat): take an exotic tour of a safari tour, then make a trip to Santa Claus Office, and then make a trip to Santa Claus Village.

For ratings, reviews, traveler tips, and more tourist information, read Rovaniemi trip itinerary planner.

Jyvaskyla to Rovaniemi is an approximately 6.5- hour combination of bus and flight. You can also do a combination of train and flight; or drive. In November, Rovaniemi is slightly colder than Jyvaskyla - with highs of -2°C and lows of -7°C. Wrap up your sightseeing on the 1st (Sun) to allow time to travel to Salla.

Salla is a municipality of Finland, located in Lapland. On the 2nd (Mon), contemplate the long history of Paikanselan Taistelualue, take an in-depth tour of Salla Museum of War & Reconstruction, and then fly down the slopes at Salla Ski Resort.

Use Inspirock's suggestions to plan your Salla trip and find the best activities and attractions for your vacation.

You can drive from Rovaniemi to Salla in 2 hours. In December, plan for daily highs up to -7°C, and evening lows to -16°C. Wrap up your sightseeing on the 2nd (Mon) 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.

Kick off your visit on the 3rd (Tue): see the interesting displays at Gold Prospector Museum, then hit the slopes at Saariselka Ski & Sport Resort, and then take in the architecture and atmosphere at Saariselka S:t Paulus Chapel.

For where to stay, maps, photos, and tourist information, read Saariselka sightseeing website.

You can drive from Salla to Saariselka in 4 hours. Expect a daytime high around -7°C in December, and nighttime lows around -17°C. Finish up your sightseeing early on the 3rd (Tue) 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.

Ounasjoki - River for activities and Samiland are good opportunities to explore the local culture. Step out of the city life by going to Levi Ski Resort and Kids' Land. When in Levi, make a side trip to see Pallas-Yllastunturi National Park in Muonio, approximately Muonio away. There's more to do: fly down the slopes at Yllas Ski Resort.

To see maps, ratings, where to stay, and other tourist information, read our Levi visit planning website.

You can do a combination of bus and flight from Saariselka to Levi in 3 hours. Other options are to drive; or take a bus. In December in Levi, expect temperatures between -6°C during the day and -15°C at night. Cap off your sightseeing on the 6th (Fri) early enough to travel back home.