8 days in Lapland Itinerary

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

Here are some ideas for day two: find something for the whole family at SantaPark - the Home Cavern of Santa Claus, don't miss a visit to Santa Claus Office, and then don't miss a visit to Santa Claus Village.

For where to stay, other places to visit, and tourist information, you can read our Rovaniemi sightseeing planner.

Billund, Denmark to Rovaniemi is an approximately 7-hour flight. You can also drive; or do a combination of bus and train. Traveling from Billund to Rovaniemi, you'll lose 1 hour due to the time zone difference. Prepare for slightly colder weather when traveling from Billund in September: high temperatures in Rovaniemi hover around 13°C and lows are around 6°C. Cap off your sightseeing on the 16th (Sun) early enough to go by car to Akaslompolo.

Start off your visit on the 17th (Mon): see exotic creatures in open habitats at a safari tour and then get outside with Seven Fells Up.

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Traveling by car from Rovaniemi to Akaslompolo takes 2.5 hours. Alternatively, you can take a bus. In September in Akaslompolo, expect temperatures between 13°C during the day and 5°C at night. Wrap up your sightseeing on the 17th (Mon) to allow time to drive to Levi.

Finland's largest and most popular ski resort, the fell of Levi provides excellent slopes and lively nightlife in an enchanting setting.

Kick off your visit on the 18th (Tue): explore the landscape on two wheels at Levi Ski Resort.

For ratings, photos, where to stay, and more tourist information, you can read our Levi day trip site.

You can drive from Akaslompolo to Levi in an hour. Another option is to take a bus. In September, daytime highs in Levi are 13°C, while nighttime lows are 5°C. Cap off your sightseeing on the 19th (Wed) early enough to travel to Inari.

Inari is Finland's largest, most sparsely populated municipality, with four official languages, more than any other in the country. Kick off your visit on the 19th (Wed): examine the collection at Siida - Sami Museum and Nature Center and then wander the wide-open spaces of Reindeer Farm Petri Mattus.

For where to stay, more things to do, reviews, and more tourist information, go to the Inari trip itinerary builder website.

Traveling by flight from Levi to Inari takes 3 hours. Alternatively, you can drive; or take a bus. In September, daytime highs in Inari are 13°C, while nighttime lows are 4°C. Finish your sightseeing early on the 20th (Thu) to allow enough time to drive to Luosto.

Nestled among vast forests and fells, Luosto represents a small idyllic resort village set on the edge of Pyha-Luosto National Park.

Kick off your visit on the 20th (Thu): explore the striking landscape of Pyha-Luosto National Park.

For ratings, maps, reviews, and more tourist information, you can read our Luosto itinerary planning website.

Drive from Inari to Luosto in 3.5 hours. Alternatively, you can take a bus. In September in Luosto, expect temperatures between 14°C during the day and 5°C at night. Wrap up your sightseeing on the 21st (Fri) to allow time to travel back home.