15 days in Lapland Itinerary

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

Get in touch with nature at Ranua Zoo and Ounasvaaran Hiihtokeskus Oy. Your cultural itinerary includes sights like Arktikum and Rovaniemi Church. Next up on the itinerary: get curious at Pilke Science Centre, take a memorable tour with Tours, explore the different monuments and memorials at German Soldier s Cemetery, and stop by LAURI Handicraft Shop & Atelier.

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Limoges, France to Rovaniemi is an approximately 17-hour flight. You can also drive. Due to the time zone difference, you'll lose 1 hour traveling from Limoges to Rovaniemi. Expect slightly colder temperatures when traveling from Limoges in May; daily highs in Rovaniemi reach 12°C and lows reach 3°C. Wrap up your sightseeing on the 5th (Wed) early enough to drive to Kemi.

Kemi is a town and municipality of Finland. Kick off your visit on the 6th (Thu): explore the historical opulence of Kemi SnowCastle and then get engrossed in the history at The Provincial Museum Of Tornio Valley.

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Traveling by car from Rovaniemi to Kemi takes 1.5 hours. Alternatively, you can take a train; or take a bus. Expect a daytime high around 13°C in May, and nighttime lows around 2°C. Finish your sightseeing early on the 6th (Thu) to allow enough time to travel to Pyhatunturi.

Start off your visit on the 7th (Fri): explore the striking landscape of Pyha-Luosto National Park. On your second day here, pause for some serene contemplation at Church of Sodankyla, then surround yourself with nature on Arctic Husky Farm, then look for all kinds of wild species at Kopara Reindeer Park, and finally fly down the slopes at Pyhatunturi.

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Drive from Kemi to Pyhatunturi in 3.5 hours. May in Pyhatunturi sees daily highs of 12°C and lows of 1°C at night. Wrap up your sightseeing on the 8th (Sat) to allow time to travel to Inari.

Inari is Finland's largest, most sparsely populated municipality, with four official languages, more than any other in the country. Visiting Nature & Wildlife Tours and Saariselka Ski & Sport Resort will get you outdoors. Get a sense of the local culture at Siida - Sami Museum and Nature Center and Gold Prospector Museum. Step out of Inari with an excursion to Hippupuoti Gift Shop in Saariselka--about 1 hour away. The adventure continues: pause for some serene contemplation at Pielpajarvi Wilderness Church and experience rural life at Inari Reindeer Farm.

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You can drive from Pyhatunturi to Inari in 3.5 hours. In May in Inari, expect temperatures between 11°C during the day and 1°C at night. Finish your sightseeing early on the 11th (Tue) to allow enough time to travel to Levi.

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

Get a sense of the local culture at LUVATTUMAA - Levi Ice Gallery and Keimioniemi Fishing Cabins. Visiting Levi Ski Resort and Elan Ski Shop & Rental will get you outdoors. Next up on the itinerary: see exotic creatures in open habitats at Lapland Safaris Levi, bet on your favorite at Icekarting Levi, hit the slopes at Yllas Ski Resort, and stroll through Kids' Land.

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Traveling by flight from Inari to Levi takes 3 hours. Alternatively, you can drive; or take a bus. May in Levi sees daily highs of 11°C and lows of 1°C at night. Cap off your sightseeing on the 15th (Sat) early enough to travel back home.