Lapland Tours from Helsinki

What our customers ask about Lapland Tours from Helsinki

• What are the main activities included in Helsinki, Lapland tours during winter months?

  Tours begin in Helsinki with stops at key sites including Senate Square and the rock-carved Temppeliaukio Church. The journey continues to Lapland where visitors join snowmobile expeditions across the Arctic Circle and take reindeer-led sleigh rides through snow-covered forests. Evening excursions 50 kilometers from Rovaniemi center focus on Northern Lights viewing. The Santa Claus Village offers ice sculpture displays and cultural encounters. After outdoor adventures guests can warm up in traditional saunas at properties like Scandic Rovaniemi or Hotel Rantasipi Pohjanhovi. A TourRadar traveler notes: "The Northern Lights hunting experience with campfire and Lappish sausages was absolutely magical and unlike anything we've ever experienced."

• Where are the best spots to see the Northern Lights when starting from Helsinki?

  The most reliable Northern Lights viewing locations are found roughly 50 kilometers outside Rovaniemi in Lapland's wilderness areas near the river. Local guides lead small groups to remote viewing spots where they set up camp and prepare traditional Lappish sausages over open fires. Many tours include visits to Poro-Pekan Pirtti reindeer farm. Hotels such as Scandic Rovaniemi and Hotel Rantasipi Pohjanhovi provide convenient bases for these evening excursions. As shared by a TourRadar guest: "The guide took us to a perfect spot away from city lights and we were treated to an amazing display of the Northern Lights while enjoying traditional snacks by the campfire."

• What's the best season for Helsinki-Lapland tours?

  December through March offers peak conditions with reliable snow coverage and optimal Northern Lights visibility. Winter activities like husky sledding and snowmobiling run consistently during these months. December brings special holiday programming at properties like Kakslauttanen Arctic Resort while February and March provide extended daylight hours. According to one TourRadar traveler: "March was perfect - we had great snow conditions and saw the Northern Lights three nights in a row."

• How do I get from Helsinki to Rovaniemi, and what's the journey like?

  The Santa Claus Express train provides overnight service from Helsinki Central Station departing in the evening and arriving in Rovaniemi by 11:20 AM the next day. The 12-hour journey includes sleeping accommodations allowing travelers to maximize daytime activities. Private transfers connect Rovaniemi station to downtown hotels like Scandic Rovaniemi. A TourRadar guest shares: "The overnight train journey was surprisingly comfortable and convenient plus we saved on a night's accommodation while traveling."

• What kind of accommodations can I expect on Helsinki-Lapland tours?

  Helsinki accommodations focus on 4-star city center properties like Holiday Inn City Centre and Lilla Roberts Hotel. Lapland lodging ranges from traditional hotels to distinctive options including glass igloos at Kakslauttanen Arctic Resort and themed rooms at Santa's Hotel Rovaniemi. One TourRadar review notes: "The Hotel in Helsinki exceeded my expectations and the Hotel in Lapland far exceeded my expectations."

• What type of meals are included in Helsinki-Lapland tours?

  Daily hotel breakfasts come standard with many tours adding traditional Finnish dinners in Lapland. Helsinki's city center near Holiday Inn offers diverse dining options featuring local cuisine. A TourRadar participant shared: "The Finnish breakfast buffets were excellent and the traditional Lappish dinners were a highlight."