9 days in Lapland Itinerary

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

When in Rovaniemi, make a side trip to see Amethyst Mine Lapland in Luosto, approximately 1h 35 min away. There's lots more to do: don't miss a visit to Santa Claus Village, see the interesting displays at Christmas House Santa, get in on the family fun at SantaPark - the Home Cavern of Santa Claus, and take an in-depth tour of Arktikum.

To see ratings, other places to visit, and more tourist information, read Rovaniemi trip itinerary planner .

Mumbai, India to Rovaniemi is an approximately 18.5-hour flight. You can also do a combination of flight and bus; or do a combination of flight and train. You'll gain 3 hours traveling from Mumbai to Rovaniemi due to the time zone difference. Traveling from Mumbai in December, things will get cooler in Rovaniemi: highs are around -6°C and lows about -13°C. Wrap up your sightseeing on the 28th (Sat) to allow time to drive 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 Levi with an excursion to Snow Village in Kittila--about 46 minutes away. On the 31st (Tue), ski the day away in the pristine settings at Levi Ski Resort. There's lots more to do: explore and take pictures at Icekarting Levi, view the masterpieces at LUVATTUMAA - Levi Ice Gallery, get your game on at Kids' Land, and hit the slopes at Yllas Ski Resort.

For photos, ratings, maps, and tourist information, go to the Levi trip planner.

Traveling by car from Rovaniemi to Levi takes 2.5 hours. Alternatively, you can take a bus. In December in Levi, expect temperatures between -6°C during the day and -15°C at night. Finish your sightseeing early on the 31st (Tue) to allow enough time to travel back home.