9 days in Lapland Itinerary

Inari is Finland's largest, most sparsely populated municipality, with four official languages, more than any other in the country. On the 23rd (Mon), take in the architecture and atmosphere at Pielpajarvi Wilderness Church, then tour or see a show at The Sami Cultural Centre Sajos, and then examine the collection at Siida - Sami Museum and Nature Center. Get ready for a full day of sightseeing on the next day: take some stellar pictures from Otsamo Fell and then wander the wide-open spaces of Reindeer Farm Petri Mattus.

For where to stay, traveler tips, reviews, and more tourist information, refer to the Inari online trip itinerary planner.

Paris, France to Inari is an approximately 15-hour combination of flight and car. You can also drive. You'll lose 1 hour traveling from Paris to Inari due to the time zone difference. Prepare for cooler weather when traveling from Paris in December: high temperatures in Inari hover around -7°C and lows are around -17°C. Cap off your sightseeing on the 24th (Tue) early enough to travel to Levi.

Finland's largest and most popular ski resort, the fell of Levi provides excellent slopes and lively nightlife in an enchanting setting.

Family-friendly places like Levi Ski Resort and Levi Huskypark will thrill your kids. Change things up with these side-trips from Levi: Lapland Hotels SnowVillage (in Kittila) and Pallas-Yllastunturi National Park (in Muonio). The adventure continues: join the crowd at Icekarting Levi, don't miss a visit to LUVATTUMAA - Levi Ice Gallery, fly down the slopes at Yllas Ski Resort, and look for all kinds of wild species at Santa"s Cottage & Pet Farm.

To see where to stay, maps, ratings, and more tourist information, go to the Levi online tour planner.

Getting from Inari to Levi by flight takes about 3 hours. Other options: drive; or take a bus. In December in Levi, expect temperatures between -6°C during the day and -15°C at night. Wrap up your sightseeing on the 27th (Fri) to allow time to drive to Rovaniemi.

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

Kids will enjoy SantaPark - the Home Cavern of Santa Claus and Santa Claus Village. Step out of Rovaniemi to go to Ranua and see Ranua Zoo, which is approximately 1 hour away. There's lots more to do: take an in-depth tour of Arktikum, don't miss a visit to Lordi's Square, pause for some serene contemplation at Rovaniemi Church, and stop by LAURI Handicraft Shop & Atelier.

To find where to stay, traveler tips, and more tourist information, read our Rovaniemi trip builder tool.

Drive from Levi to Rovaniemi in 2.5 hours. Alternatively, you can take a bus. Expect a daytime high around -6°C in December, and nighttime lows around -13°C. Finish your sightseeing early on the 30th (Mon) to allow enough time to travel back home.