8 days in Lapland Itinerary

Inari is Finland's largest, most sparsely populated municipality, with four official languages, more than any other in the country. Eschew the tourist crowds and head to Angry Birds Activity Park and Otsamo Fell. Your inner history buff will appreciate Saint Tryphon Pechenga Orthodox Church and Pielpajarvi Wilderness Church. There's much more to do: explore the striking landscape of Lemmenjoki National Park, experience rural life at Tuula's Reindeer, and get a taste of life in the country at Angeli Reindeer Farm.

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Lyon, France to Inari is an approximately 15.5-hour combination of flight and car. You can also drive. The time zone difference when traveling from Lyon to Inari is 1 hour. Expect much colder temperatures when traveling from Lyon in December; daily highs in Inari reach -7°C and lows reach -17°C. Cap off your sightseeing on the 25th (Wed) early enough to go by car to Rovaniemi.

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

Escape the urban bustle at Syvasenvaara Fell and Korouoma Canyon. Get some cultural insight at Church of Sodankyla and Salla Museum of War & Reconstruction. Step out of Rovaniemi to go to Pyhatunturi and see Pyha-Luosto National Park, which is approximately 1h 35 min away. The adventure continues: explore the different monuments and memorials at German Soldier s Cemetery, make a trip to Marttiinin Wanha Tehdas, look for gifts at LAURI Handicraft Shop & Atelier, and get engrossed in the history at Rovaniemi Local History Museum.

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Traveling by car from Inari to Rovaniemi takes 4 hours. Alternatively, you can take a bus; or fly. Expect a daytime high around -6°C in December, and nighttime lows around -13°C. Finish your sightseeing early on the 29th (Sun) so you can travel back home.