8 days in Rovaniemi & Kemi Itinerary

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

Your day by day itinerary now includes Ranua Zoo as well as Safaris. Change things up with these side-trips from Rovaniemi: Giewont Husky Adventures (in Kittila), Amethyst Mine Lapland (in Luosto) and Pyha-Luosto National Park (in Pyhatunturi). There's lots more to do: find something for the whole family at SantaPark - the Home Cavern of Santa Claus, get some fabulous bargains at Marttiini Store Old Factory, see Santa Claus Office, and stop by LAURI Handicraft Shop & Atelier.

To find ratings, traveler tips, maps, and tourist information, use the Rovaniemi trip planner.

In December in Rovaniemi, expect temperatures between -6°C during the day and -13°C at night. Finish your sightseeing early on the 28th (Sat) so you can drive to Kemi.

Kemi is a town and municipality of Finland. Sampo Icebreaker has been added to your itinerary. On the 28th (Sat), stop by Sampo Icebreaker.

For maps, ratings, other places to visit, and tourist information, use the Kemi trip planner.

You can drive from Rovaniemi to Kemi in 1.5 hours. Alternatively, you can take a train; or take a bus. In December, daytime highs in Kemi are -3°C, while nighttime lows are -11°C. On the 31st (Tue), you'll travel back home.