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 11-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.

Attractions like Yllas Ski Resort and Giewont Husky Adventures make great kid-friendly stops. Go for a jaunt from Akaslompolo to Muonio to see Pallas-Yllastunturi National Park about 56 minutes away.

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You can drive from Pyhatunturi to Akaslompolo in 3 hours. In October in Akaslompolo, expect temperatures between 3°C during the day and -3°C at night. 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 Safaris. Next up on the itinerary: find something for the whole family at SantaPark - the Home Cavern of Santa Claus, get engrossed in the history at Arktikum, engage your brain at Pilke Science Centre, and explore the fascinating underground world of Syvasenvaara Fell.

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Getting from Akaslompolo to Rovaniemi by car takes about 2.5 hours. Other options: take a bus. In October, plan for daily highs up to 3°C, and evening lows to -1°C. Finish your sightseeing early on the 3rd (Sun) so you can travel back home.