8 days in Lapland Itinerary

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

Kick off your visit on the 19th (Fri): take an in-depth tour of Arktikum and then make a trip to Lordi's Square. Here are some ideas for day two: revel in the low prices at Marttiini Store Old Factory, then look for all kinds of wild species at Wildlife Areas, then see Santa Claus Office, and finally don't miss a visit to Santa Claus Village.

To see traveler tips, photos, maps, and other tourist information, refer to the Rovaniemi trip maker website.

Amsterdam, The Netherlands to Rovaniemi is an approximately 8-hour flight. You can also drive; or do a combination of bus and train. The time zone difference when traveling from Amsterdam to Rovaniemi is 1 hour. When traveling from Amsterdam in February, plan for much colder days in Rovaniemi, with highs around -6°C, while nights are slightly colder with lows around -11°C. Wrap up your sightseeing on the 20th (Sat) early enough to drive 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.

Bring the kids along to Urho Kekkonen National Park and Saariselka Ski & Sport Resort. There's still lots to do: get interesting insight from Tours, wander the wide-open spaces of Saariselka Reindeer Farm, look for gifts at Hippupuoti Gift Shop, and pause for some serene contemplation at Saariselka S:t Paulus Chapel.

To see other places to visit, where to stay, reviews, and more tourist information, read Saariselka trip planner.

Getting from Rovaniemi to Saariselka by car takes about 3.5 hours. Other options: take a bus. Traveling from Rovaniemi in February, plan for little chillier nights in Saariselka, with lows around -15°C. Wrap up your sightseeing on the 23rd (Tue) early enough to 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.

Attractions like Levi Ski Resort and Kids' Land make great kid-friendly stops. Step out of Levi with an excursion to Lapland Hotels SnowVillage in Kittila--about 46 minutes away. And it doesn't end there: get a dose of the wild on Lapland Safaris Levi, join the crowd at Icekarting Levi, take in the exciting artwork at LUVATTUMAA - Levi Ice Gallery, and stop by Elan Ski Shop & Rental.

To find reviews, other places to visit, ratings, and tourist information, you can read our Levi day trip website.

Fly from Saariselka to Levi in 3.5 hours. Alternatively, you can drive; or take a bus. In February, daily temperatures in Levi can reach -5°C, while at night they dip to -12°C. Wrap up your sightseeing by early afternoon on the 26th (Fri) to allow time for travel back home.