8 days in Lapland Itinerary

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.

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 Santa Claus Office 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.