Levi - Rovaniemi - Helsinki
A 10-day journey through Finland offers an unforgettable blend of Arctic adventure and Helsinki’s urban charm. Despite the cold, the experience is truly rewarding, from snowboarding in Levi and witnessing the Northern Lights to meeting reindeer and energetic husky dogs. Feeling temperatures drop to –22°C and later exploring the striking architecture of Helsinki creates a trip that is both diverse and memorable.
Sky Lagoon
My Finland journey began in Levi, reached via a very easy direct flight from London to Kittilä Airport. The area is popular with British travelers, so you’ll hear plenty of familiar accents. If skiing or snowboarding is your passion, Levi is an ideal choice offering beautifully groomed slopes and marshmallow-pink winter skies. Even with daylight lasting only about three hours in December, the scenery more than makes up for it, creating a magical Arctic atmosphere.
Day 2
After leaving Reykjavík early, we headed to Reykjadalur Hot Spring Thermal River, a hidden gem where steam rises from the earth along the trail. The hike itself is breathtaking, surrounded by rolling hills and misty vents, and the reward at the top, a naturally heated river where hot and cold waters blend perfectly — is pure Icelandic magic. Don’t forget to rest at the Reykjadalur Café with a beautiful view.
Next came Skógafoss, a wonderful waterfall that roars with power and beauty; if you’re up for a short climb, you can even walk behind it for a surreal view.
Continued to Vík, famous for its striking basalt lava columns and the black sand beach that feels almost otherworldly, watched over by the quaint church on the hill.
Ended the day at the Fosshotel Glacier Lagoon, a stunning modern stay surrounded by raw nature, after covering roughly 390 km in about 5 to 6 hours on the road.
