8 days in Lapland Itinerary
8 days in Lapland Itinerary
Created using Inspirock Lapland visit planner
Start: Chicago
Fly to Kittilä Airport, Drive to Levi
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Rovaniemi
— 4 nights
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End: Chicago
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Finland's largest and most popular ski resort, the fell of Levi provides excellent slopes and lively nightlife in an enchanting setting.You'll visit kid-friendly attractions like Levi Ski Resort and Lapland Hotels SnowVillage. Step out of Levi to go to Muonio and see Pallas-Yllastunturi National Park, which is approximately 58 minutes away. There's much more to do: get your game on at Kids' Land, join the crowd at Icekarting Levi, and view the masterpieces at LUVATTUMAA - Levi Ice Gallery.
For reviews, more things to do, maps, and tourist information, read our Levi online day trip planner.
Chicago, USA to Levi is an approximately 23-hour combination of flight and car. You'll lose 8 hours traveling from Chicago to Levi due to the time zone difference. Expect little chillier temperatures when traveling from Chicago in December; daily highs in Levi reach 22°F and lows reach 8°F. Finish your sightseeing early on the 23rd (Mon) to allow enough time to drive to Rovaniemi.
Things to do in Levi
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Official Hometown of Santa Claus
An urban center set amongst the great Arctic wilderness, Rovaniemi serves as the capital of Lapland province.Family-friendly places like Santa Claus Village and Arktikum will thrill your kids. The adventure continues: find something for the whole family at SantaPark - the Home Cavern of Santa Claus, have some family-friendly fun at Snowman World Igloo Hotel, look for gifts at LAURI Handicraft Shop & Atelier, and don't miss a visit to Lordi's Square.
To find more things to do, reviews, maps, and tourist information, you can read our Rovaniemi road trip planning tool.
You can drive from Levi to Rovaniemi in 2.5 hours. Another option is to take a bus. In December, plan for daily highs up to 22°F, and evening lows to 11°F. You'll have a few hours on the 27th (Fri) to wrap things up before traveling home.
Things to do in Rovaniemi
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Lapland travel guide
The wild expanses of Lapland promise spectacular scenery, adventure, and rich cultural experiences. As the country's northernmost region, it sits well above the Arctic Circle. Despite also being the largest region, in Lapland just 3.4 percent of the Finnish population calls this great stretch of land home, leaving plenty of room for pristine lakes, dense forest, and seven unspoiled national parks. An abundance of well-marked trails await hikers of all levels, while more remote and rugged adventures beckon experienced explorers. Music is of particular importance in these parts, so try to catch a concert or dance performance during your stay.