5 days in Lapland Itinerary

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

Kids will enjoy Santa Claus Village and SantaPark - the Home Cavern of Santa Claus. There's still lots to do: take an in-depth tour of Arktikum, engage your brain at Pilke Science Centre, explore the fascinating underground world of Syvasenvaara Fell, and stop by LAURI.

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Helsinki to Rovaniemi is an approximately 4-hour flight. You can also do a combination of flight and train; or drive. Prepare for slightly colder weather when traveling from Helsinki in May: high temperatures in Rovaniemi hover around 12°C and lows are around 3°C. Wrap up your sightseeing on the 29th (Wed) to allow time to drive to Levi.

Finland's largest and most popular ski resort, the fell of Levi provides excellent slopes and lively nightlife in an enchanting setting.

On the 30th (Thu), ski along the peaceful trails at Levi Ski Resort. Get ready for a full day of sightseeing on the next day: deepen your understanding at Kid's Land, then look for gifts at Elan Ski Shop & Rental, then admire all the interesting features of Ice Karting Levi, and finally tour the pleasant surroundings at Santa"s Cottage & Pet Farm.

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Traveling by car from Rovaniemi to Levi takes 2.5 hours. Alternatively, you can take a bus. In May, daytime highs in Levi are 11°C, while nighttime lows are 1°C. Finish your sightseeing early on the 31st (Fri) to allow enough time to travel back home.