9 days in Lapland Itinerary

Outdoor pursuits--ranging from cross-country skiing and snowmobiling to reindeer safaris and chasing Northern Lights--draw the largest number of tourists to Saariselka.

On the 25th (Thu), hit the slopes at Saariselka Ski & Sport Resort and then look for gifts at Shamaan Design - Lappi Shop. On the 26th (Fri), you'll have a packed day of sightseeing: identify plant and animal life at Wildlife Areas, then get in on the family fun at Angry Birds Activity Park, and then examine the collection at Siida - Sami Museum and Nature Center.

For maps, photos, traveler tips, and other tourist information, go to the Saariselka road trip planner.

Paris, France to Saariselka is an approximately 15-hour combination of flight and car. You can also drive. The time zone changes from Central European Standard Time (CET) to Eastern European Standard Time (EET), which is usually a 1 hour difference. Traveling from Paris in February, things will get cooler in Saariselka: highs are around -6°C and lows about -15°C. Finish up your sightseeing early on the 26th (Fri) so you can 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 Kids' Land will thrill your kids. Step out of Levi to go to Kittila and see Lapland Hotels SnowVillage, which is approximately 46 minutes away. There's lots more to do: join the crowd at Icekarting Levi, explore the galleries of LUVATTUMAA - Levi Ice Gallery, see Off-Road Tours, and see exotic creatures in open habitats at Lapland Safaris Levi.

For photos, more things to do, and more tourist information, refer to the Levi trip itinerary maker site.

You can fly from Saariselka to Levi in 3.5 hours. Other options are to drive; or take a bus. In February, plan for daily highs up to -5°C, and evening lows to -12°C. Finish your sightseeing early on the 1st (Mon) so you can drive to Rovaniemi.

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

You'll visit kid-friendly attractions like Ranua Zoo and Santa Claus Office. The adventure continues: don't miss a visit to Santa Claus Village, get a dose of the wild on a nature and wildlife tour, engage your brain at Pilke Science Centre, and take an in-depth tour of Arktikum.

To see maps, ratings, and other tourist information, use the Rovaniemi trip planner.

Traveling by car from Levi to Rovaniemi takes 2.5 hours. Alternatively, you can take a bus. March in Rovaniemi sees daily highs of -1°C and lows of -9°C at night. Finish your sightseeing early on the 4th (Thu) so you can travel back home.