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A long winter drive needs time
Eight hundred kilometres can sound manageable on paper. In winter, snow, ice, drifting snow, wildlife on the road and short daylight hours can make the journey much slower than a navigation app suggests.
We drove the route ourselves one March, with full flasks and a great deal of concentration. After two days in the car, we were physically tired before the holiday had properly begun.
Flying to Rovaniemi
Flying to Rovaniemi reduces the long road journey through Finland. Connections via Helsinki are one option; check flights for your dates rather than relying on a fixed schedule.
From Rovaniemi, continue towards Ranua by rental car or a prearranged transport option. Pickup with us is only by prior agreement. Remember that the journey to Mökki Tikka continues beyond Ranua village.
Taking the night train
VR’s night trains offer another way north, with destinations including Rovaniemi and Kemijärvi. Book a sleeper cabin if you want to rest overnight. Selected services also carry cars, with a separate reservation.
We particularly enjoy this option in winter: the journey becomes part of the holiday, and morning brings views of snowy forests. Check cabin, meal and car-carriage details when booking.
Arrive with energy left
For us, the important moment is stepping into the snow, feeling the cold air and seeing the quiet lake. Choose a journey that leaves you time and energy for that, rather than planning the longest possible driving day.
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