9 days in Lapland Itinerary
9 days in Lapland Itinerary
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9 days in Lapland Itinerary
Start: Brussels
Fly + Drive:
10h
1
Luosto
— 1 day
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Drive:
2h 15min
2
Saariselka
— 2 nights
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Fly:
3h
3
Levi
— 2 nights
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bus:
1h 15min
4
Akaslompolo
— 2 nights
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Drive:
2h 30min
5
Rovaniemi
— 1 night
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Fly + train:
7h 15min
End: Brussels
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1
day
Luosto
1
day

Nestled among vast forests and fells, Luosto represents a small idyllic resort village set on the edge of Pyha-Luosto National Park.Start off your visit on the 6th (Sun): look for all kinds of wild species at Kopara Reindeer Park and then admire all the interesting features of Amethyst Mine Lapland.
For ratings, maps, where to stay, and more tourist information, you can read our Luosto visit planner.
Brussels, Belgium to Luosto is an approximately 10-hour flight. You can also drive. You'll lose 1 hour traveling from Brussels to Luosto due to the time zone difference. Plan for cooler temperatures traveling from Brussels in January, with highs in Luosto at -13°C and lows at -22°C. Finish your sightseeing early on the 6th (Sun) so you can drive to Saariselka.
Things to do in Luosto
Find places to stay Jan 6 — 7:
Highlights from your plan

Kopara Reindeer Park
10:30am, Sun Jan 6

Amethyst Mine Lapland
1:30pm, Sun Jan 6
2
nights
Saariselka
2
nights

Kick off your visit on the 7th (Mon): fly down the slopes at Saariselka Ski & Sport Resort. Get ready for a full day of sightseeing on the next day: stop by Shamaan Design - Lappi Shop, explore the striking landscape of Urho Kekkonen National Park, then see the interesting displays at Gold Prospector Museum, and finally have fun at Action Park.
For photos, ratings, traveler tips, and tourist information, use the Saariselka trip planner.
You can drive from Luosto to Saariselka in 2.5 hours. Alternatively, you can take a bus. In January, daytime highs in Saariselka are -11°C, while nighttime lows are -20°C. Finish your sightseeing early on the 8th (Tue) so you can travel to Levi.
For photos, ratings, traveler tips, and tourist information, use the Saariselka trip planner.
You can drive from Luosto to Saariselka in 2.5 hours. Alternatively, you can take a bus. In January, daytime highs in Saariselka are -11°C, while nighttime lows are -20°C. Finish your sightseeing early on the 8th (Tue) so you can travel to Levi.
Things to do in Saariselka
Side Trip
Gold Prospector Museum
Find places to stay Jan 6 — 8:
Highlights from your plan

Saariselka Ski & Sport Resort
10:00am, Mon Jan 7

Urho Kekkonen National Park
11:30am, Tue Jan 8

Gold Prospector Museum
2:00pm, Tue Jan 8
2
nights
Levi
2
nights

Finland's largest and most popular ski resort, the fell of Levi provides excellent slopes and lively nightlife in an enchanting setting.Kick off your visit on the 9th (Wed): tour the pleasant surroundings at Santa"s Cottage & Pet Farm, then see exotic creatures in open habitats at a safari tour, then make a trip to LUVATTUMAA - Levi Ice Gallery, and finally get your game on at Kid's Land. On your second day here, explore and take pictures at Ice Karting Levi, then get all the equipment you need at Elan Ski Shop & Rental, then don't miss a visit to Snow Village, and finally don't miss a visit to Giewont Husky Adventures.
To find out how to plan a trip to Levi, use our trip itinerary maker.
Traveling by combination of bus and flight from Saariselka to Levi takes 3 hours. Alternatively, you can drive; or take a bus. In January in Levi, expect temperatures between -11°C during the day and -21°C at night. Wrap up your sightseeing on the 10th (Thu) early enough to drive to Akaslompolo.
Things to do in Levi
Side Trip
Kittila
Find places to stay Jan 8 — 10:
Highlights from your plan

Elan Ski Shop & Rental
12:00pm, Thu Jan 10

LUVATTUMAA - Levi Ice Gallery
2:30pm, Wed Jan 9

Icekarting Levi
10:00am, Thu Jan 10
2
nights
Akaslompolo
2
nights

Kick off your visit on the 11th (Fri): get outside with Scandinavian Adventures and then hit the slopes at Yllas Ski Resort. Get ready for a full day of sightseeing on the 12th (Sat): tour the pleasant surroundings at Pallas-Yllastunturi National Park.
To find where to stay, ratings, other places to visit, and other tourist information, you can read our Akaslompolo road trip planning site .
You can drive from Levi to Akaslompolo in 1.5 hours. Another option is to take a bus. January in Akaslompolo sees daily highs of -11°C and lows of -22°C at night. Wrap up your sightseeing on the 12th (Sat) early enough to drive to Rovaniemi.
To find where to stay, ratings, other places to visit, and other tourist information, you can read our Akaslompolo road trip planning site .
You can drive from Levi to Akaslompolo in 1.5 hours. Another option is to take a bus. January in Akaslompolo sees daily highs of -11°C and lows of -22°C at night. Wrap up your sightseeing on the 12th (Sat) early enough to drive to Rovaniemi.
Things to do in Akaslompolo
Side Trips
Yllas Ski Resort, Pallas-Yllastunturi National Park
Find places to stay Jan 10 — 12:
Highlights from your plan

Yllas Ski Resort
2:00pm, Fri Jan 11

Scandinavian Adventures
11:00am, Fri Jan 11

Pallas-Yllastunturi National Park
10:30am, Sat Jan 12
1
night
Rovaniemi
1
night

Official Hometown of Santa Claus
An urban center set amongst the great Arctic wilderness, Rovaniemi serves as the capital of Lapland province.Kick off your visit on the 13th (Sun): look for gifts at Your Piece Of Finland, then hit the slopes at Ounasvaaran Hiihtokeskus Oy, then snap pictures at Lumberjack's Candle Bridge, and finally make a trip to Lordi's Square.
Make your Rovaniemi itinerary with Inspirock to find out what to see and where to go.
You can drive from Akaslompolo to Rovaniemi in 2.5 hours. Another option is to take a bus. Traveling from Akaslompolo in January, you can expect nighttime temperatures to be a bit warmer in Rovaniemi, with lows of -17°C. Wrap up your sightseeing on the 13th (Sun) to allow time to travel back home.
Things to do in Rovaniemi
Find places to stay Jan 12 — 13:
Highlights from your plan

Ounasvaaran Hiihtokeskus Oy
10:30am, Sun Jan 13

Your Piece Of Finland
9:30am, Sun Jan 13

Lordi's Square
4:00pm, Sun Jan 13
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