Finland's capital is a compact seaside city known for its design, saunas and neoclassical Senate Square. It is also the starting point for trips to Tallinn and north to Lapland.
Estonia's capital lies across the Gulf of Finland from Helsinki. Its medieval Old Town, with city walls, towers and a Gothic town hall, is a UNESCO World Heritage Site.
The Santa Claus Express is the overnight train from Helsinki north to Rovaniemi in Lapland. Sleeper cabins make it a comfortable way to reach the Arctic Circle.
Ranua Wildlife Park, south of Rovaniemi, is an Arctic zoo where you can see animals such as polar bears, brown bears, reindeer, lynx and owls in natural settings.
In Finnish Lapland the aurora borealis can be seen on clear, dark nights, mostly from autumn to early spring. Guided chases drive away from city lights to improve the chances.
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