6 days in Lapland Itinerary

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

Eschew the tourist crowds and head to Ounasvaaran Hiihtokeskus Oy and German Soldier s Cemetery. Escape the urban bustle at Napapiirin Porofarmi and Syvasenvaara Fell. There's more to do: capture your vacation like a pro with an inspiring photography tour.

For traveler tips, maps, ratings, and other tourist information, refer to the Rovaniemi trip itinerary planner.

Stockholm, Sweden to Rovaniemi is an approximately 6.5-hour flight. You can also drive; or do a combination of train and bus. The time zone changes from Central European Standard Time (CET) to Eastern European Standard Time (EET), which is usually a 1 hour difference. In February, Rovaniemi is a bit cooler than Stockholm - with highs of -6°C and lows of -11°C. Finish your sightseeing early on the 19th (Sat) to allow enough time to drive to Inari.

Inari is Finland's largest, most sparsely populated municipality, with four official languages, more than any other in the country. Kick off your visit on the 20th (Sun): surround yourself with nature on a nature and wildlife tour and then take in the architecture and atmosphere at Pielpajarvi Wilderness Church. On the next day, experience rural life at Inari Reindeer Farm and then get a taste of life in the country at Reindeer Farm Petri Mattus.

To see more things to do, where to stay, and more tourist information, you can read our Inari day trip tool.

Getting from Rovaniemi to Inari by car takes about 4 hours. Other options: do a combination of bus and flight; or take a bus. Traveling from Rovaniemi in February, Inari is a bit cooler at night with lows of -15°C. Wrap up your sightseeing on the 21st (Mon) early enough to travel to Pyhatunturi.

Start off your visit on the 22nd (Tue): get a dose of the wild on Arctic Husky Farm and then fly down the slopes at Pyhatunturi.

For reviews, maps, traveler tips, and tourist information, use the Pyhatunturi trip planner.

You can drive from Inari to Pyhatunturi in 3.5 hours. In February, daily temperatures in Pyhatunturi can reach -5°C, while at night they dip to -13°C. Finish your sightseeing early on the 22nd (Tue) so you can travel back home.