8 days in Lapland Itinerary

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

On the 17th (Sun), stroll the grounds of German Soldier s Cemetery, catch some excitement at Feelapland, then snap pictures at Lumberjack's Candle Bridge, and finally stop by Your Piece Of Finland.

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Chicago, USA to Rovaniemi is an approximately 15.5-hour flight. You can also do a combination of flight and train; or do a combination of flight and bus. The time zone changes from Central Standard Time (CST) to Eastern European Time (EET), which is usually an 8 hour difference. Traveling from Chicago in November, you will find days in Rovaniemi are cooler (28°F), and nights are slightly colder (20°F). Cap off your sightseeing on the 17th (Sun) early enough to travel to Salla.

Salla is a municipality of Finland, located in Lapland. On the 18th (Mon), fly down the slopes at Salla Ski Resort and then savor a hot drink at Salla Museum of War & Reconstruction.

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Traveling by car from Rovaniemi to Salla takes 2 hours. In November, daytime highs in Salla are 29°F, while nighttime lows are 20°F. Cap off your sightseeing on the 18th (Mon) early enough to travel to Saariselka.

Start off your visit on the 19th (Tue): hit the slopes at Saariselka Ski & Sport Resort. Get ready for a full day of sightseeing on the next day: explore the striking landscape of Urho Kekkonen National Park, see the interesting displays at Gold Prospector Museum, then stop by Hippupuoti Gift Shop, and finally take in the architecture and atmosphere at Saariselka S:t Paulus Chapel.

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Traveling by car from Salla to Saariselka takes 3.5 hours. In November, daytime highs in Saariselka are 27°F, while nighttime lows are 16°F. Finish your sightseeing early on the 20th (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.

Start off your visit on the 21st (Thu): make a trip to Pallas-Yllastunturi National Park. On the 22nd (Fri), you'll have a packed day of sightseeing: take an exotic tour of a safari tour, then don't miss a visit to LUVATTUMAA - Levi Ice Gallery, and then have fun at Kid's Land.

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Fly from Saariselka to Levi in 3 hours. Alternatively, you can drive; or take a bus. November in Levi sees daily highs of 26°F and lows of 15°F at night. Finish your sightseeing early on the 22nd (Fri) so you can travel back home.