Day Itinerary
9 Activities
Day 3
83 mi1 mi
A Casual Countryside Drive Back to Rovaniemi
The final day will include a relaxed drive back to the city. After a possibly magical night watching the Northern Lights dance across the sky, you’ll check out from your igloo and experience some of the nature around the area.
1.7 mi
10 min
09:155 min
Pohjoisrinteentie 1 Parking
Parking
Open Details
After a good night's rest, it’s time to begin the final day of your road trip. Make sure to fill your thermos with tea or coffee and pack some snacks for a morning adventure. Just a short drive from your igloo is the best car park for your hike to Aittakuru Gorge. It’s an open car park, so there are no restrictions or opening hours. However, it would help if you considered snowfall, depending on the time of year you visit.
Open 24 hours.
Open 24 hours.
1.2 mi
30 min
10:001 hr 30 min
Aittakuru Gorge
Other Great Outdoors
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Head to Aittakuru Gorge for a lovely morning stroll, around 30 minutes each way. This is a natural gorge and a great place to see. Check for events in the area, as a natural amphitheatre has been built into the valley, and regular concerts and plays are held here.
1.5 mi
10 min
11:451 hr
Neidon sydän Oy
Café
Open Details
After a brisk morning walk through the gorge, it’s time to find a local spot for lunch and coffee. Enjoy lunch in a nearby café, which is part of the ski resort. During the peak season, enjoy watching the skiers come down the piste beside the café.
Opening Hours: Monday – Sunday: 11:00 a.m. – 6:00 p.m.
Opening Hours: Monday – Sunday: 11:00 a.m. – 6:00 p.m.
63.9 mi
1 hr 20 min
14:1510 min
Vikaköngäs Parking Lot
Parking
Open Details
It’s time for the final excursion of the road trip, and this one is a very beautiful place. Head to the car park, where you can put on your walking boots and warm layers before you head out into the forest for some birdwatching.
0.1 mi
5 min
14:3010 min
Vikaköngäs
Nature Preserve
Open Details
The whole area is excellent for admiring nature at its finest. Take a short walk across the river over the wooden bridge, follow the trail through the woods, and enjoy your last moment in the wild before heading back to the city.
0.2 mi
5 min
14:4530 min
Vaattunkivaara
Scenic Lookout
Open Details
There’s a lookout here where you can admire the wildlife. Due to the lay of the land, there are lots of birds in the area, moose, reindeer, and more. Make sure to climb up the watchtower to see above the trees and far across the gorgeous landscape.
0.2 mi
5 min
15:3010 min
Vikaköngäs Parking Lot
Parking
Open Details
Depending on the time of year you visit, watch out for the sunset from the bridge, as the daylight times vary dramatically between summer and winter. Once you’ve had your fill of nature, head back to the car park where you can relax, change out of your walking clothes, and get ready for the next part of the journey.
11.2 mi
15 min
16:002 hrs
Three Elves Restaurant & Lobby Bar
Restaurant
Open Details
Enjoy a cosy last dinner in Santa's Village and see the area in a new light. It’s extraordinary to see with all the magical lighting, so why not go back and see the town in a new way? This is a great way to end the three-day trip before returning to reality.
Opening Hours: Monday – Sunday: 2:00 p.m. – 9:00 p.m.
For reservations, please visit the website or call +358407503891.
Opening Hours: Monday – Sunday: 2:00 p.m. – 9:00 p.m.
For reservations, please visit the website or call +358407503891.
5 mi
10 min
18:15
Rovaniemi
After a magical few days exploring Lapland, it’s time to head back to Rovaniemi.