Lapland Finland Itinerary in Winter – 1 week Lapland Trip
Written by: Sini Hietaharju, Master of Tourism Research & Slow Traveller
As a Finn who has lived in Lapland for many years, I want to give you the best tips to make the most out of your time in my home country, Finland in winter.
This one week in Lapland, Finland itinerary is for you if you have northern lights, husky safaris and amazing glass igloos and Finnish sauna on your travel bucketlist.
Let’s get to planning your best holiday in winter in Lapland!
Finland itinerary 7 days winter - Choose Lapland Itinerary
Lapland is huge, so in 7 days you can’t realistically see all of it. Instead of just randomly choosing your activities for the 7 days,
I want to give you three options that you can choose from based on your interests:
By clicking the options, you can continue your chosen itinerary.
Or discover all three options and decide which one best matches your wishes.
Levi and Rovaniemi Winter Itinerary - 1 week Lapland Trip Plan
7-day Lapland itinerary to Arctic Circle, Santa Claus Village and Ski Centre Levi in Kittilä to experience all the bucketlist activities in Finnish Lapland in 7 days.
Ideal itinerary for: Experiencing the ultimate bucketlist items of Finnish Lapland in 7 days.
7-day Arctic Circle and National Park Itinerary - Lapland Nature trip in Winter
This itinerary takes you to Arctic Circle, Pyhä-Luosto National park to untouched nature and an amethyst spa.
Ideal itinerary for: Experiencing untouched nature and wellness in Lapland
7-day Hidden Gem Itinerary to Finnish Lapland
This itinerary takes you to Local favorites; world's longest toboggan run, the favorite skiing centre among the Finns and hidden nature with secret Northern lights spots.
Ideal itinerary for: Experiencing Lapland the Finnish, Local way in 7 days, off the beaten path
7-Day Lapland Finland Itinerary
Day 1: Arrival in Finland and Journey to Lapland
1 week in Finland - Wherever you live, first you got to arrive in Finland.
There are multiple options to get to Lapland, but the main ones are:
How to arrive in Lapland
flying to Helsinki and continuing by train to Lapland from there, or more time saving option,
flying directly to Lapland either to Kittilä, Ivalo or the arctic capital, Rovaniemi.
To explore the best options to travel to Finland and getting around, I suggest reading this:
If you arrive in Helsinki, I recommend checking the frozen harbour, enjoying warm cinnamon bun with coffee in one of the many cozy cafés in Helsinki and perharps going to sauna at your hotel.
(Pro tip for getting rid of travel weariness is going to sauna or book a massage when arriving.)
You can have a nice meal in many places in the centre: in Finland it is common to have lunch buffet and you can find multiple options in Helsinki.
If you did not fly to Lapland, I recommend taking a night train with a sleeping cabin. The journey is long, yet with the sleeping cabin you get a comfy bed in train and you can arrive fresh to Lapland.
You can book the train directly from the Finnish railway company VR’s website: https://www.vr.fi/en
Best places to stay in Capital of Lapland recommneded by a local
These glass igloos, boutique hotels and luxurious hotels guarantee an unforgettable stay in Finnish Lapland.
Cost breakdown of Lapland trip – 7 day Lapland itinerary
Please note all of these are rough estimates based on average costs per activities, accommodation and food and transportation.
So please do not use this as an absolute truth, but to give you some kind of overview of the costs.
Best way to know the actual prices, which vary per high season and low season as well is to check the exact accommodation, activities and other big costs like flights you are planning to book.
Estimated total costs for the 7 day Lapland trip based on 3 itinerary options provided above
Days 1-3 in Rovaniemi estimated costs
Expense
Cost Estimate (EUR)
Flight to Rovaniemi
700
Accommodation (3 nights)
300
Arktikum Museum Entry
15
Lappish Cuisine Dinner
60
Ski Slope Access
40
WNTR Sauna & Ice Swimming
25
Reindeer Sleigh Ride
80
Santa Claus Village Hot Chocolate
5
Public Fireplace/Board Games
10
Total Estimated Cost (€)
1235
Option A: Levi 4 day itinerary costs breakdown
Expense
Cost Estimate (EUR)
Accommodation - Glass Igloo (3 nights)
900
Accommodation - Hotel (4 nights)
600
Transportation - Flight (Helsinki to Kittilä)
300
Transportation - Bus (Rovaniemi to Levi)
25
Transportation - Car Rental (7 days)
490
Activity - Skiing & Equipment Rental (7 days)
420
Activity - Husky Tour
150
Activity - Northern Lights Tour
120
Meals (7 days)
350
Total Estimated Cost (€)
3355
Option B: Pyhä-Luosto 4 day itinerary costs breakdown
Expense
Cost Estimate (EUR)
Accommodation - Cabin (4 nights)
480
Accommodation - Hotel (3 nights)
450
Transportation - Bus (Rovaniemi to Pyhä-Luosto)
20
Transportation - Car Rental (7 days)
420
Activity - E-Fat Biking
100
Activity - Snowshoeing
50
Activity - Amethyst Spa
60
Meals (7 days)
350
Total Estimated Cost (€)
1930
Option C: Saariselkä 4 day itinerary costs breakdown
Expense
Cost Estimate (EUR)
Accommodation - Hotel (7 nights)
1050
Transportation - Private Transfer (Rovaniemi to Saariselkä)
200
Transportation - Bus (Rovaniemi to Saariselkä)
35
Activity - Tobogganing
40
Activity - Snowmobiling
150
Activity - Northern Lights Tour
120
Activity - Cross-country Skiing
50
Meals (7 days)
350
Total Estimated Cost (€)
1995
Conclusion for 1 week in Lapland Itinerary
A winter week in Lapland is a magical experience, offering everything from husky safaris to chasing the Northern Lights. Lapland provides a unique blend of adventure, after ski and tranquility.
For those interested in a lively après-ski scene, Levi is ideal, while Pyhä-Luosto offers serene, natural beauty.
Saariselkä is perfect for authentic Finnish vibes and outdoor activities. Though Lapland can be pricey, smart planning and budgeting can make it accessible.
Before your trip, check out our guide on how to dress and pack for winter in Lapland, and don't miss out our tips on how to spot the Northern Lights in Finland.
For more inspiration, explore the 35 best things to do in Lapland in winter and our guide on How to photograph Northern lights.
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