Rovaniemi

Right by the Arctic Circle, the ‘official’ terrestrial residence of Santa Claus is the capital of Finnish Lapland and a tourism boom town. Its wonderful Arktikum museum is the perfect introduction to these latitudes, and Rovaniemi is a fine base from which to organise activities, visit Santa and generally get a taste for the Arctic.

Rovaniemi, Finland - March 5, 2017: Family riding husky dogs sledge in Rovaniemi, Lapland in winter Finland

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10 Days in Finland: Arctic Adventure

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  1. 1 Visiting Helsinki's Design District during a guided city tour of Finland’s capital
  2. 2 Floating in the Arctic waters with a safety suit during an exciting icebreaker cruise
  3. 3 Watching Finland’s landscapes change on a sleeper train into the Northern Lapland region
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