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 LUVATTUMAA - Levi Ice Gallery will thrill your kids. Change things up with these side-trips from Levi: Pallas-Yllastunturi National Park (in Muonio) and Lapland Hotels SnowVillage (in Kittila). There's still lots to do: bet on your favorite at Icekarting Levi, find something for the whole family at Levi Huskypark, look for all kinds of wild species at Santa"s Cottage & Pet Farm, and hit the slopes at Yllas Ski Resort.

Before you visit Levi, use our trip planner to discover what you can do and see there.

Traveling by flight from Inari to Levi takes 3 hours. Alternatively, you can drive; or take a bus. December in Levi sees daily highs of -6°C and lows of -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 Arktikum. Step out of Rovaniemi to go to Ranua and see Ranua Zoo, which is approximately 1h 5 min away. The adventure continues: don't miss a visit to Santa Claus Village, pause for some serene contemplation at Rovaniemi Church, stop by LAURI Handicraft Shop & Atelier, and examine the collection at Christmas House Santa.

Start your trip to Rovaniemi by creating a personalized itinerary on Inspirock.

Traveling by car from Levi to Rovaniemi takes 2.5 hours. Alternatively, you can take a bus. In December, daily temperatures in Rovaniemi can reach -6°C, while at night they dip to -13°C. Finish your sightseeing early on the 30th (Mon) so you can travel back home.