Rovaniemi
The plan was simple. Visitting Santa Clause Village and trying to see the Northern Lights. We landed in Helsinki and then we had a flight with Norwegian Airlines to Rovaniemi. The first surprise was that they provide free wi-fi on board. Rovaniemi was a small town with a tiny airport. The trip was short so the car was needed. As it was winter there was no chance to camp. Near the centre we found Hostel Rudolf. It was the cheapest place to stay.
Everybody said that Finland is quite expensive. The accommodation was expensive, but renting a car cost the same as in the rest of Europe, eating out as well as shopping in supermarkets was quite cheap.
Around 80 km from Rovaniemi there is Ranua Wildlife Park, entrance fee 15 euros. www.ranuazoo.com
The plan was simple. Visitting Santa Clause Village and trying to see the Northern Lights. We landed in Helsinki and then we had a flight with Norwegian Airlines to Rovaniemi. The first surprise was that they provide free wi-fi on board. Rovaniemi was a small town with a tiny airport. The trip was short so the car was needed. As it was winter there was no chance to camp. Near the centre we found Hostel Rudolf. It was the cheapest place to stay.
Everybody said that Finland is quite expensive. The accommodation was expensive, but renting a car cost the same as in the rest of Europe, eating out as well as shopping in supermarkets was quite cheap.
Around 80 km from Rovaniemi there is Ranua Wildlife Park, entrance fee 15 euros. www.ranuazoo.com
They have ‘winter’ animals and it is worth seeing.
There wasn’t a lot of people.
On the way back, near the main road, were wild
reindeers. After few minutes of driving. I wasn’t sure if they are wild as they
weren't scared of people and came close to our parked car which was good for me
as I could take some photos.
Winter in Rovaniemi was the real one. Everywhere was a
lot of snow, even roads were white.
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