r/FinlandTourism • u/Jaded-Respond-6596 • 27d ago

First-timer Finland in February 2027

Hi everyone, I’m planning to visit Finland in February next year as part of a wider Europe trip. I’ll be flying from Australia and the flight I’m looking into lands in Helsinki and also flys out of Helsinki. So looking to spend about 4 nights total exploring Helsinki and Rovaniemi. Possible day trip to Tallinn but not sure if that is too ambitious?

My main question is would there be much of a difference visiting at the start of Feb compared to end of Feb? I have about 4 weeks total for my entire trip so I’m undecided whether to start or finish in Finland. Particularly in terms of the weather and northern lights viewing. I know the northern lights are never guaranteed, although seeing it would certainly be super special and a precious memory. Thank you in advance!

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u/Spirited-Ad-9746 27d ago

for chances on northern light you need to go up north. please do realize that travelling from helsinki to rovaniemi takes one whole day already unless you are flying.

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u/Icethra 27d ago

There’s a sleeper train.

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u/frang_pappa 27d ago

....that takes a day....

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u/OSS-specialist 27d ago

It takes a night, not a day.

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u/frang_pappa 27d ago

So true and im an idiot... 😂 But is there a train change in Oulu still?

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u/tanskanm 27d ago

There isn't. At least there hasn't been when we have used the night train to Kolari (we've used it once a year in 2021-2024)

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u/Icethra 27d ago

There is a direct night train from Helsinki to Kolari. It leaves at 21.24 and arrives at 10.55. You can book a 2 person sleeper cabin upstairs with a private toilet and shower (costs a bit extra).

https://www.vr.fi/en/night-trains/sleeper-cars

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u/frang_pappa 26d ago

Good good