9 days in Lapland Itinerary

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

Kick off your visit on the 25th (Sat): look for gifts at Your Piece Of Finland. On the 26th (Sun), you'll have a packed day of sightseeing: explore the fascinating underground world of Syvasenvaara Fell and then take in the dramatic scenery at Auttikongas.

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Vienna, Austria to Rovaniemi is an approximately 9-hour flight. You can also drive; or do a combination of train and bus. Traveling from Vienna to Rovaniemi, you'll lose 1 hour due to the time zone difference. Traveling from Vienna in August, things will get slightly colder in Rovaniemi: highs are around 20°C and lows about 11°C. Cap off your sightseeing on the 27th (Mon) early enough to go by car to Luosto.

Nestled among vast forests and fells, Luosto represents a small idyllic resort village set on the edge of Pyha-Luosto National Park.

On the 28th (Tue), discover the riches below the earth's surface at Amethyst Mine Lapland and then identify plant and animal life at Kopara Reindeer Park. Here are some ideas for day two: explore the wealth of natural beauty at Pyha-Luosto National Park.

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Traveling by car from Rovaniemi to Luosto takes 1.5 hours. Alternatively, you can take a bus. In August, daily temperatures in Luosto can reach 20°C, while at night they dip to 9°C. Cap off your sightseeing on the 29th (Wed) early enough to go by car to Inari.

Inari is Finland's largest, most sparsely populated municipality, with four official languages, more than any other in the country. On the 30th (Thu), trek along Juutua Nature Trail, then pause for some serene contemplation at Pielpajarvi Wilderness Church, and then head outdoors with Lake Inari. On your second day here, tour or see a show at The Sami Cultural Centre Sajos, then experience rural life at Inari Reindeer Farm, and then get a taste of life in the country at Reindeer Farm Petri Mattus.

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You can drive from Luosto to Inari in 3.5 hours. Another option is to take a bus. In August, plan for daily highs up to 19°C, and evening lows to 9°C. Finish your sightseeing early on the 31st (Fri) so you can drive to Akaslompolo.

Kick off your visit on the 1st (Sat): get outside with Seven Fells Up. On the 2nd (Sun), you'll have a packed day of sightseeing: get a dose of the wild on a nature and wildlife tour.

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You can drive from Inari to Akaslompolo in 4 hours. Alternatively, you can take a bus; or take a bus. In August, daily temperatures in Akaslompolo can reach 19°C, while at night they dip to 9°C. On the 2nd (Sun), wrap the sightseeing up by early afternoon so you can travel back home.