8 days in Lapland Itinerary

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

Get outdoors at Ranua Zoo and Syvasenvaara Fell. Explore hidden gems such as Napapiirin Porofarmi and Auttikongas. Next up on the itinerary: find something for the whole family at SantaPark - the Home Cavern of Santa Claus, look for gifts at LAURI Handicraft Shop & Atelier, don't miss a visit to Lordi's Square, and get engrossed in the history at Arktikum.

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Copenhagen, Denmark to Rovaniemi is an approximately 7-hour flight. You can also drive; or do a combination of train and bus. You'll lose 1 hour traveling from Copenhagen to Rovaniemi due to the time zone difference. Traveling from Copenhagen in December, expect Rovaniemi to be cooler, temps between -6°C and -13°C. Wrap up your sightseeing on the 7th (Mon) early enough to drive to Pyhatunturi.

Start off your visit on the 8th (Tue): explore the wealth of natural beauty at Pyha-Luosto National Park.

To see ratings, other places to visit, maps, and tourist information, read Pyhatunturi online holiday planner.

Drive from Rovaniemi to Pyhatunturi in 2 hours. Traveling from Rovaniemi in December, expect slightly colder with lows of -17°C in Pyhatunturi. Wrap up your sightseeing on the 8th (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.

Step out of the city life by going to Levi Ski Resort and Jemes Sport. Step off the beaten path and head to Santa"s Cottage & Pet Farm and Giewont Husky Adventures. Take a break from Levi with a short trip to Lapland Hotels SnowVillage in Kittila, about 46 minutes away. There's much more to do: hit the slopes at Kids' Land, bet on your favorite at Icekarting Levi, and experience rural life at Ounaskievari Reindeer Farm.

For traveler tips, maps, photos, and tourist information, read Levi trip planning tool.

Getting from Pyhatunturi to Levi by car takes about 2.5 hours. December in Levi sees daily highs of -6°C and lows of -15°C at night. Finish up your sightseeing early on the 11th (Fri) so you can travel back home.