7 days in Lapland Itinerary

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

You'll explore the less-touristy side of things at Napapiirin Porofarmi and Ounasvaaran Hiihtokeskus Oy. Step out of Rovaniemi with an excursion to Ranua Zoo in Ranua--about 1 hour away. Next up on the itinerary: don't miss a visit to Santa Claus Village, let the kids burn off some steam at Angry Birds Park, enjoy some diversion at Santa Claus Office, and get in on the family fun at SantaPark - the Home Cavern of Santa Claus.

To find other places to visit, traveler tips, and other tourist information, read our Rovaniemi trip app.

Palenque, Mexico to Rovaniemi is an approximately 31-hour flight. You can also do a combination of taxi and flight. Traveling from Palenque to Rovaniemi, you'll lose 8 hours due to the time zone difference. In December in Rovaniemi, expect temperatures between -6°C during the day and -13°C at night. Cap off your sightseeing on the 27th (Tue) early enough to travel back home.