Lapland Itinerary
Rovaniemi in three nights
A ready-made day-by-day plan for Rovaniemi in winter: where to stay, what to do, where to eat, what to book, what it costs, and how to make the most of your limited winter daylight.
Who wrote this
I’m Junnu. I was born in Ivalo and now live in Rovaniemi, where I’ve spent years planning trips around Lapland for visitors, friends, and customers. From Rovaniemi and the Arctic Circle to the quieter parts of Finnish Lapland, I know the region well and understand what it takes to make the most of a short trip.
Planning a Lapland holiday can be harder than it looks. There are countless things to do, places to visit, and experiences to choose from, but limited time and daylight. This guide brings together the places, activities, hotels, and practical travel advice I think are genuinely worth your time, so you can spend less time planning and more time enjoying Lapland.
What is in it
- 01Before you book: daylight and weather by month
- 02Before you book: how far ahead, and in what order
- 03Where to stay, by budget
- 04Day 1: Arrival - Hourly itinerary
- 05Day 2: Santa Claus Village and reindeer - Hourly itinerary
- 06Day 3: Snowmobile safari and Arktikum - Hourly itinerary
- 07Day 4: Departure - Hourly itinerary
- 08The Northern Lights, and which tour to book
- 09Where to stay: hotels, resorts and how to choose
- 10Where to eat: restaurants, differences and how to choose
- 11What to wear, and renting it here
- 12What it costs
- 13Practical notes
Prices in the guide
Every price in the guide was checked for this season: hotels, tours, restaurants, transfers, etc. The budget page adds it up for two persons, so you know what the trip costs before you book anything.
Expect the three-night trip itself to cost roughly EUR 2300 to 3600 for two people, covering accommodation, activities, food, and transfers at low to mid budget. The exact figure depends on your hotel and which tours you book, and the guide breaks it down day by day.