Riding the Santa Claus Express Sleeper Train to Lapland | Helsinki to Rovaniemi

Published at : 13 Dec 2025

Today, we’ll be riding Finland’s popular overnight train, the Santa Claus Express, from Helsinki to Rovaniemi, the capital of Lapland, the Arctic Circle and the official hometown of Santa Claus.

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◽️Information
Train: Santa Claus Express (P 273)
Fare: €100–180 per person
Route: Helsinki to Rovaniemi
Departure: 11:13 PM
Arrival: 11:03 AM
Cabin Type: Upstairs cabin for two people with en suite toilet and shower
Experience: Santa on Board!!!

◽️Chapters
00:00 Introduction
00:42 Helsinki
01:22 Train Route Map
01:35 Helsinki Central Station
02:20 Tickets Information
02:50 Santa Claus Express to Lapland
05:09 Upstairs Cabin with Bathroom Tour
09:04 Midnight Snack
10:19 Train Tour
13:10 Dining Car and Restaurant
14:55 Midnight Snack (Part 2)
16:05 Tampere Station
17:00 Other Classes on Train
18:18 Go to Sleep
19:10 Good Morning from Lapland
22:15 Breakfast with a View
25:51 Arrival in Rovaniemi
26:18 Impressions
27:17 Rovaniemi Station
28:00 Santa Claus Village
31:13 Arctic Light Hotel
32:18 Thank You for Watching!

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