8 days in Lapland Itinerary

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

On the 2nd (Wed), stop by Your Piece Of Finland, then look for all kinds of wild species at Wildlife Areas, then stroll the grounds of German Soldier s Cemetery, and finally don't miss a visit to Santa Claus Village.

For where to stay, photos, ratings, and tourist information, refer to the Rovaniemi trip website.

Tokyo, Japan to Rovaniemi is an approximately 17.5-hour flight. The time zone difference moving from Japan Standard Time to Eastern European Standard Time is minus 7 hours. Expect much colder temperatures when traveling from Tokyo in January; daily highs in Rovaniemi reach -10°C and lows reach -17°C. Finish your sightseeing early on the 2nd (Wed) to allow enough time to travel to Salla.

Salla is a municipality of Finland, located in Lapland. Kick off your visit on the 3rd (Thu): fly down the slopes at Salla Ski Resort, take an in-depth tour of Salla Museum of War & Reconstruction, and then contemplate the long history of Paikanselan Taistelualue.

To see reviews, where to stay, maps, and other tourist information, go to the Salla travel planner.

Drive from Rovaniemi to Salla in 2 hours. January in Salla sees daily highs of -11°C and lows of -19°C at night. Wrap up your sightseeing on the 3rd (Thu) early enough to travel 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.

Start off your visit on the 4th (Fri): get all the equipment you need at Saariselka Ski & Sport Resort.

To find photos, maps, where to stay, and other tourist information, you can read our Saariselka trip itinerary planner.

You can drive from Salla to Saariselka in 4 hours. Expect a daytime high around -11°C in January, and nighttime lows around -20°C. Finish your sightseeing early on the 4th (Fri) so you can 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.

Visiting Levi Ski Resort and Kids' Land will get you outdoors. Step out of Levi to go to Muonio and see Pallas-Yllastunturi National Park, which is approximately 58 minutes away. It doesn't end there: tour the pleasant surroundings at Santa"s Cottage & Pet Farm and view the masterpieces at LUVATTUMAA - Levi Ice Gallery.

To see maps, other places to visit, traveler tips, and tourist information, you can read our Levi itinerary app.

You can fly from Saariselka to Levi in 3.5 hours. Alternatively, you can drive; or take a bus. In January, plan for daily highs up to -11°C, and evening lows to -21°C. Finish up your sightseeing early on the 7th (Mon) so you can travel back home.