Day Trips

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Day Trips

While Villa Lapland is surrounded by wilderness and quiet, there are many destinations within reach for a day trip. From local villages to ski resorts, from cultural sites to the edge of Europe itself – Lapland offers more than one visit can cover.

Muonio (35 km)

Nearest town with daily services and access to tours.

Facts:

  • Larger grocery stores, pharmacy, and restaurants

  • Local husky and reindeer tours

  • Fell Lapland Visitor Centre with exhibitions on Sámi culture and northern nature

Other Themed Attractions nearby

Unique destinations that add variety to your Lapland stay.

Facts:

  • Snow Village (Lainio, ~45 km): hotel and exhibition built entirely from snow and ice, redesigned every winter

  • Reindeer Farms: traditional visits with reindeer sled rides and Sámi stories (several near Levi and Muonio)

  • Husky Farms: guided sled tours and farm visits, available in Muonio, Äkäslompolo, and Levi

  • Aurora Camps: private wilderness bases for northern light viewing, often combined with kota dinners and open fire

Kolari (55 km)

Municipality centre and railway hub.

Facts:

  • Shops and local services

  • Direct night train connections to Helsinki (car transport possible)

  • Local museums and cultural events in summer

Äkäslompolo (60 km)

Village at the foot of Ylläs, popular for skiing and hiking.

Facts:

  • Wide choice of restaurants and cafés

  • Base for summer hiking routes and winter trails

  • Local shops and outdoor gear rental services

Ylläs (65 km)

One of Finland’s largest ski areas.

Facts:

  • 63 slopes, 330 km of cross-country ski tracks

  • Summer: hiking and mountain biking on marked trails

  • Scenic gondola lift with panoramic views

Levi (68 km)

Finland’s largest ski resort.

Facts:

  • Downhill slopes, ski schools, equipment rental

  • Indoor spa and wellness facilities

  • Wide range of restaurants, cafés, and après-ski

  • Elves Village (Tonttula): theme park built around Lapland folklore – forest trails, elf houses, family activities

Kittilä (70 km)

Town and airport hub for the region.

Facts:

  • Nearest airport with regular flights to Helsinki and seasonal flights from Europe

  • Shops and services for daily needs

  • Church of Kittilä (built 1831), one of Lapland’s oldest wooden churches

Hetta (Enontekiö, 100 km)

Gateway to the northern fells.

Facts:

  • Visitor Centre for the northern part of Pallas–Yllästunturi National Park

  • Traditional Sámi museum and handicrafts

  • Starting point of the famous Hetta–Pallas hiking trail

Rovaniemi (220 km)

Capital of Lapland.

Facts:

  • Arktikum museum and science centre – Arctic culture and climate

  • Santa Claus Village (year-round attraction, more commercial atmosphere)

  • Good stopover for train connections south

Nordkapp – The End of Europe (520 km, one way)

For some, the journey is the destination. From Villa Lapland you can reach Nordkapp, the northernmost point of mainland Europe accessible by road. It is a long trip – but a unique experience: driving through tundra, crossing into Norway, and standing on the cliff where land meets the Arctic Ocean.

Facts:

  • Travel time in winter: approx. 9–10 hours by car (one way)

    • Roads may be closed due to harsh conditions; sometimes only passable in convoy with road service

  • Travel time in summer: approx. 6 hours by car (one way)

  • Best planned as an overnight or two-day trip

  • Midnight sun in summer, polar night atmosphere in winter

  • Visitor Centre with exhibitions and panoramic hall

  • Opening hours vary by season

  • Parking: approx. €11 for 5 hours (no overnight stay)

  • Entrance fee to Visitor Centre: €30 per person