9 days in Lapland Itinerary

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

Satisfy your inner culture vulture at Rovaniemi Church and Arktikum. There's still lots to do: take an exotic tour of a safari tour, get in on the family fun at Santa Claus Village, get curious at Pilke Science Centre, and look for gifts at Your Piece Of Finland.

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Helsinki to Rovaniemi is an approximately 4-hour flight. You can also do a combination of flight and train; or drive. Expect slightly colder temperatures when traveling from Helsinki in February; daily highs in Rovaniemi reach -6°C and lows reach -11°C. Wrap up your sightseeing on the 8th (Fri) 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 the city life by going to Levi Ski Resort and Nature & Wildlife Tours. Explore Levi's surroundings by going to Snow Village (in Kittila) and Pallas-Yllastunturi National Park (in Muonio). Next up on the itinerary: explore and take pictures at Ice Karting Levi, look for all kinds of wild species at Santa"s Cottage & Pet Farm, and deepen your understanding at Kid's Land.

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You can drive from Rovaniemi to Levi in 2.5 hours. Another option is to take a bus. Expect a daytime high around -5°C in February, and nighttime lows around -12°C. Finish your sightseeing early on the 11th (Mon) to allow enough time to travel to Saariselka.

Get a sense of the local culture at Pielpajarvi Wilderness Church and Siida. Get outdoors at Urho Kekkonen National Park and Saariselka Ski & Sport Resort.

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Traveling by combination of bus and flight from Levi to Saariselka takes 3 hours. Alternatively, you can drive; or take a bus. Expect a daytime high around -6°C in February, and nighttime lows around -15°C. Finish up your sightseeing early on the 14th (Thu) so you can travel back home.