9 days in Lapland Itinerary

On the 27th (Sun), explore the wealth of natural beauty at Pyha-Luosto National Park. Keep things going the next day: hit the slopes at Pyhatunturi and then look for all kinds of wild species at Kopara Reindeer Park.

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Brussels, Belgium to Pyhatunturi is an approximately 10.5-hour combination of flight and car. You can also drive. Due to the time zone difference, you'll lose 1 hour traveling from Brussels to Pyhatunturi. Traveling from Brussels in October, expect nights in Pyhatunturi to be little chillier, around -2°C, while days are cooler, around 3°C. Wrap up your sightseeing on the 28th (Mon) to allow time to travel to Akaslompolo.

Venture out of the city with trips to Pallas-Yllastunturi National Park (in Muonio) and Giewont Husky Adventures (in Kittila).

For more things to do, reviews, maps, and other tourist information, read our Akaslompolo day trip planner.

You can drive from Pyhatunturi to Akaslompolo in 3 hours. In October, daily temperatures in Akaslompolo can reach 3°C, while at night they dip to -3°C. Finish your sightseeing early on the 31st (Thu) so you can drive to Rovaniemi.

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

Bring the kids along to Santa Claus Village and SantaPark - the Home Cavern of Santa Claus. There's much more to do: engage your brain at Pilke Science Centre, identify plant and animal life at Wildlife Areas, have some family-friendly fun at Snowman World Igloo Hotel, and Head underground at Syvasenvaara Fell.

To find reviews, maps, traveler tips, and other tourist information, you can read our Rovaniemi online trip itinerary builder.

You can drive from Akaslompolo to Rovaniemi in 2.5 hours. Alternatively, you can take a bus. In October in Rovaniemi, expect temperatures between 3°C during the day and -1°C at night. Wrap up your sightseeing on the 3rd (Sun) to allow time to travel back home.