Lapland, Finland - Travel Guide

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Updated: 2026-10-11

Lapland is the ultimate winter wonderland, offering magical snow-covered landscapes, spectacular Northern Lights, and unforgettable experiences with Santa Claus. Come and experience the Arctic magic, from husky and reindeer sleigh rides to staying in ice hotels.

Top things to do in Lapland

Things to do in Lapland include Santa Claus Village, SantaPark Arctic World, Arktikum. Here are 15 places worth knowing, with a short note on each.

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A sample 3-day itinerary for Lapland

Here is what 3 days in Lapland look like when the planner builds them - arriving at noon on the first day and flying home at noon on the last. Stops are grouped by proximity so no day doubles back, and the same route can be built for any length, from two days to a week.

Day 1Arrival at noon

Stops
2
  1. 1
    Siida - The Sami MuseumMuseum
    153 km
  2. 2
    Samiland ExhibitionMuseum
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Day 2

Stops
4
  1. 1
    Rovaniemi ChurchChurch
    1.4 km
  2. 2
    ArktikumScience museum · Rovaniemi
    750 m
  3. 3
    Rovaniemi Art MuseumArt museum
    7.3 km
  4. 4
    Santa Claus VillageTheme park · Rovaniemi
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Day 3Return at noon

Stops
2
  1. 1
    Pyha-Luosto National Park
    12 km
  2. 2
    Lampivaara Amethyst Mine
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The route assumes the first day starts at noon, after you land, and the last ends at noon, before your flight. It also assumes a car: the places are spread across a wide area. It is an example: with your dates the planner builds a route around your landing and your flight home, real opening hours, how you get around and your own preferences.

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What are the top things to do in Lapland?

Santa Claus Village, SantaPark Arctic World, Arktikum, Ranua Wildlife Park, Rovaniemi Church, Siida - The Sami Museum and 9 more. Santa Claus Village: Meet Santa Claus, cross the Arctic Circle, and send postcards from Santa's official post office - a magical experience for the whole family.

What can you do in 3 days in Lapland?

Day 1: Siida - The Sami Museum, Samiland Exhibition. Day 2: Rovaniemi Church, Arktikum, Rovaniemi Art Museum, Santa Claus Village. Day 3: Pyha-Luosto National Park, Lampivaara Amethyst Mine.

Which museums are worth visiting in Lapland?

Museums worth visiting in Lapland: Arktikum (Rovaniemi), Siida - The Sami Museum, Samiland Exhibition and Rovaniemi Art Museum.

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