9 days in Lapland Itinerary

Kick off your visit on the 7th (Mon): look for gifts at Akaslompolo Sportshop, then look for all kinds of wild species at Wildlife Areas, and then hit the slopes at Yllas Ski Resort.

For other places to visit, maps, photos, and more tourist information, read our Akaslompolo holiday planner.

Vienna, Austria to Akaslompolo is an approximately 10.5-hour combination of flight and car. You can also drive. You'll lose 1 hour traveling from Vienna to Akaslompolo due to the time zone difference. In January, Akaslompolo is much colder than Vienna - with highs of -11°C and lows of -22°C. Finish your sightseeing early on the 7th (Mon) to allow enough 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.

On the 8th (Tue), you'll have a packed day of sightseeing: explore the landscape on two wheels at Levi Ski Resort.

To find ratings, more things to do, photos, and other tourist information, you can read our Levi day trip planning site.

Traveling by car from Akaslompolo to Levi takes an hour. Alternatively, you can take a bus. In January, daily temperatures in Levi can reach -11°C, while at night they dip to -21°C. Cap off your sightseeing on the 9th (Wed) early enough to travel to Inari.

Inari is Finland's largest, most sparsely populated municipality, with four official languages, more than any other in the country. Kick off your visit on the 10th (Thu): take in the architecture and atmosphere at Pielpajarvi Wilderness Church, then see the interesting displays at Siida - Sami Museum and Nature Center, and then get great views at Otsamo Fell.

To see other places to visit, maps, and other tourist information, refer to the Inari trip itinerary maker.

Traveling by flight from Levi to Inari takes 3 hours. Alternatively, you can drive; or take a bus. In January in Inari, expect temperatures between -11°C during the day and -20°C at night. Finish your sightseeing early on the 10th (Thu) to allow enough time to drive to Luosto.

Nestled among vast forests and fells, Luosto represents a small idyllic resort village set on the edge of Pyha-Luosto National Park.

On the 11th (Fri), look for all kinds of wild species at Kopara Reindeer Park and then discover the riches below the earth's surface at Amethyst Mine Lapland.

Quickly create a custom-made itinerary for Luosto using our trip planner.

Drive from Inari to Luosto in 3.5 hours. Alternatively, you can take a bus. January in Luosto sees daily highs of -13°C and lows of -22°C at night. Wrap up your sightseeing on the 11th (Fri) early enough to drive to Rovaniemi.

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

Appreciate the collections at Arktikum and Pilke Science Centre. Next up on the itinerary: see exotic creatures in open habitats at a safari tour, get in on the family fun at SantaPark - the Home Cavern of Santa Claus, take in the architecture and atmosphere at Rovaniemi Church, and have fun at Santa Claus Office.

For other places to visit, more things to do, photos, and more tourist information, go to the Rovaniemi attractions planner.

Traveling by car from Luosto to Rovaniemi takes 1.5 hours. Alternatively, you can take a bus. Traveling from Luosto in January, expect a bit warmer with lows of -17°C in Rovaniemi. Finish up your sightseeing early on the 14th (Mon) so you can travel back home.