How far is Helsinki from the Arctic Circle?

The distance between Helsinki and Arctic Circle is 754 km. The road distance is 1009.1 km.

How much is a train ticket from Helsinki to Rovaniemi?

Helsinki to Rovaniemi Train Price & Schedule

Train	Travel time	Price from
InterCity train	8 h 24 min	102 €
InterCity train	8 h 23 min	102 €
Santa Claus Express	12 h 49 min	126 €

How do I get to the Northern Lights from Helsinki?

The best way to get from Helsinki to Northern Lights, Tromso is to fly which takes 5h 17m and costs €60 – €230. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs €160 – €230 and takes 23h 18m.

How far is Helsinki from the North Pole?

approximately 3818 miles
It is approximately 3818 miles to get from Helsinki to North Pole.

Is Sweden or Finland better for Northern Lights?

Norway is undoubtedly the best place for seeing the northern lights in Scandinavia, especially if you want to capture the aurora dancing above spectacular fjords and waterfalls.

Can you see Aurora Borealis in Helsinki?

Can you see the Northern Lights in Helsinki? Sadly, no. Helsinki is too far south and has a lot of light pollution. However, if there is a period of intense solar activity, the Northern Lights can become visible as far as Helsinki.

Which Scandinavian country is best to see northern lights?

Norway
Norway is undoubtedly the best place for seeing the northern lights in Scandinavia, especially if you want to capture the aurora dancing above spectacular fjords and waterfalls. However, Sweden and Finland are both great options if you want to see the northern lights on a smaller budget.

Where is the best place in the world to see the northern lights?

1. Tromso, Norway. Based in the heart of the aurora zone in the Norwegian Arctic, the city is widely regarded as one of the world’s best places to see the Northern Lights.

What is the Santa Claus Express in Finland?

The Santa Claus Express runs from Helsinki in the south to Rovaniemi and Kemijärvi in the far north. In less than fifteen hours, you will find yourself in a magical place where the sun doesn’t set for weeks in summer and doesn’t rise for weeks in winter.

Where does the Santa Claus Express GO?

Santa Claus Express night train. The Finnish double-decker night train, known as the Santa Claus Express, travels from Helsinki to snow-covered Lapland in the north. The train stops at Rovaniemi, the official home of Santa Claus, and then goes on to Kemijärvi, its final destination. See the beauty of Finland from the comfortable compartments…

How far in advance should I book the Santa Claus Express?

The Santa Claus Express runs on the following routes: We recommend you make your reservations as far in advance as possible. For this train you can start booking your seat up to 2 months in advance .