Wake up on the Arctic sleeper train as we pull into Kemi station at 07:52. The overnight journey from Helsinki has brought us into the heart of Finnish Lapland!
Arrival: 07:52
Country: Finland
Day 2
December 24, 2025
Kemi → Rovaniemi → Sodankylä
Christmas Eve at the Arctic Circle
The official hometown of Santa Claus and the capital of Finnish Lapland. We'll spend the day exploring this magical Arctic city.
Santa Claus Village 📍
Visit the official home of Santa Claus! Located right on the Arctic Circle, this magical village is where Christmas lives year-round. Meet Santa in his office and step across the Arctic Circle line.
Santa's Post Office 📍
Send postcards with the special Arctic Circle postmark! Letters sent from here arrive with Santa's official stamp.
Arctic Circle Line 📍
Stand on the exact line of the Arctic Circle (66°33'N). Get an official certificate proving you've crossed!
McDonald's Rovaniemi 📍
A quirky photo stop at what was once the world's northernmost McDonald's near the train station.
Highlight: Santa Claus Village
Country: Finland
After a magical day at Santa's Village, we drive north to Sodankylä for our overnight stay. This small town in the heart of Lapland offers a peaceful Arctic night.
Hotel: Hotel Karhu
Address: Lapintie 7, 99600 Sodankylä
Day 2 Practical Info
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Date
December 24, 2025
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Arrival
07:52 in Kemi
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Accommodation
Hotel Karhu, Sodankylä
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Meals
Self-arranged