8 days in Saariselka Itinerary

Outdoor pursuits--ranging from cross-country skiing and snowmobiling to reindeer safaris and chasing Northern Lights--draw the largest number of tourists to Saariselka.

You've now added Joiku-Kotsamo Safaris to your itinerary. Kids will enjoy Saariselka Ski & Sport Resort and Angry Birds Activity Park. Change things up with these side-trips from Saariselka: Taatsin seita (in Kittila) and Inari (Pielpajarvi Wilderness Church, Siida - Sami Museum and Nature Center, &more). Spend the 27th (Thu) exploring nature at Lemmenjoki National Park. Next up on the itinerary: look for gifts at Hippupuoti Gift Shop, see the interesting displays at Gold Prospector Museum, take in the architecture and atmosphere at Saariselka S:t Paulus Chapel, and join in the after-dark buzz at Saariselka Bowling.

For maps, where to stay, reviews, and more tourist information, go to the Saariselka itinerary app.

Expect a daytime high around -7°C in December, and nighttime lows around -17°C. On the 30th (Sun), you're off to home.