Add Yahoo as a preferred source to see more of our stories on Google. I caught the overnight Santa Claus Express from Helsinki to Lapland. St. Nick didn't show up, but the $73 train was full of ...

An overnight train from Helsinki to Rovaniemi, Finland, takes a total of 12 hours but promises Christmas lovers a real treat. Article continues below ADVERTISEMENT We use your sign-up to provide ...

There is one country in the world that can deliver a true Christmas experience to its visitors - Finland. The Nordic country bordering Sweden, Norway and Russia counts some 5.6 million residents and ...

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Visiting Santa Claus's home is no longer a fantasy but a reality in Finland (Yes! You read that right). The winter wonderland you witnessed on television, especially in those animated movies and ...

High-speed Pendolino trains will begin plying the Rovaniemi-Helsinki route later this month. At first, though, the trains will only run once a week between the Finnish capital and the main city of ...

You're currently following this author! Want to unfollow? Unsubscribe via the link in your email. This month, I embarked on the overnight rail experience of a lifetime: Finland's Santa Claus Express.