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PostPosted: Sun Nov 05, 2006 12:50 pm    Post subject: Scandinavia FAQ Thread Reply with quote
Hi - Please use this thread to post any useful info or weblinks about Scandinavia...
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PostPosted: Sun Nov 05, 2006 1:03 pm    Post subject: Useful transport & accommodation weblinks, Scandinavia Reply with quote
Trains Norway:
www.nsb.no/internet/en/index.jhtml
Trains Finland (inc trains to Russia):
www.vr.fi/heo/eng/index.html
Trains Sweden:
www.sj.se/sj/jsp/polopoly.jsp?d=10&l=en
Also try these sites for train info:
www.seat61.com
www.raileurope.co.uk
For Bus / Coach around Lapland:
www.eskelisen-lapinlinjat.com/en/index.php

Some useful hostel links:
www.hostelinscandinavia.com/
www.hostelscandinavia.com/
www.bbnorway.com
www.hotelsinsweden.net
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PostPosted: Sun Nov 05, 2006 5:13 pm    Post subject: Lapland Info Reply with quote
Some useful tips for Finnish Lapland:

Taking the train from Helsinki to Ravaniemi is a great way to travel north - the overnight sleepers are reasonable and very comfortable. From Rovaniemi you can either explore the most accessible areas of lapland or access a network of buses to take you further into the arctic wilderness.

Some good activity companies based in Rovaniemi:
Lapland Safaris: www.lapinsafarit.fi
Arctic Safaris: www.arcticsafaris.fi
Northern Gate: www.northerngatesafaris.com

There is a reindeer farm just a short walk from Santa Claus Visit on the Artic Circle where you can have a short sleigh ride for approx 16 Euros which is much cheaper than what many tour companies offer. The ski area near Rovaniemi is also worth a day's attention if you like skiing or boarding. There are some nice tree runs and a half pipe; rarely any queues and if you are there late in the season the runs are open until as late as 8pm sometimes. You can hire gear at the foot of the slopes.
www.ounasvaara.net
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