Sleeper Train to the ARCTIC CIRCLE (Will We Find Santa?)
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Published 2023-12-02
This is the REAL LIFE Polar Express in Finland called the “Santa Claus Express.” It's a special offering of the famous "Lapland Express" where we'll visit Finland's Lapland!
This ~500 mile trip will take us 12 hours through some of the most magnificent scenery in the Northern Hemisphere!
Lapland has been home to Santa Claus for centuries and our final destination, directly on the Arctic Circle, is his official headquarters!
Along the way, we’ll tour the VR Rail Upstairs Sleeper Room. It’s like a hotel room on rails, complete with its own bathroom and shower! We’ll also sample the food in the Restaurant Car.
But, the best part has to be the scenery we’ll wake up to on the train! It is truly breathtaking. We even saw eight tiny reindeer!
But, can we find the Big Man himself? Our train journey will end with a visit to the Santa Claus Village in Lapland, Finland. That’s Santa’s official headquarters where we hope to put in a good word for you!
0:00 Introduction
1:30 Boarding the Santa Claus Express
3:57 Arctic Train Room Tour
5:49 Bedtime on the Train
7:54 Lapland Sunrise
9:23 Santa Claus Village
9:55 Bloopers
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Music:
Merry Christmas Day (Instrumental Version) - Stonekeepers
Christmas Dinner - Home for the Holidays
Christmas Wonders - Howard Harper-Barnes
A Christmas Dance - Arthur Benson
The First Snow of Christmas (Instrumental Version) - The Snowy Hill Singers
Scream My Name (Instrumental Version) - Taynte
A Christmas Kiss (Instrumental Version) - The Snowy Hill Singers
Christmas Love (Instrumental Version) - In Wintertime
All For Christmas (Instrumental Version) - The Noel
All Comments (21)
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He got from Japan to Finland in record time
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As an Air Traffic Controller i'm asking Santa for more colleagues. Long weeks, missed holidays with family, and being overly stressed is taking its toll. The Arctic Circle looks awesome! Happy Holidays Friends.
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I took this train in January and it was one of the best rides of my life. Big fan of finnish railways.
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I don’t know how else to express this, but watching your videos just brings me so much joy!! You two seem so genuine in your videos, and it NEVER comes across like you’re doing this just for fame/money, which is so rare these days! Happy Holidays!
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Helsinki is a wonderful station. The trains in Finland were good, and the people were friendly and helpful. After Finland I took the overnight ferry from Helsinki to Stockholm. That's also a wonderful adventure you should put on your list if you haven't already done it. What do I want for Christmas? Mesimarija -- a Finnish liqueur made from Arctic Red Berries.
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Such a selfless wish for all of us viewers! ;) Thanks for all the videos Jeb and Suzanne. You guys are great. Here's to more great stuff from you guys in 2024 and beyond!
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Feels like Christmas every time this channel uploads!
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We did this trip (by air) in August 1998 to see the Big Guy! It was an amazing time as we were there when it wasn't busy and spent almost a half hour speaking with Santa. Saw Santa this summer in North Pole, AK. I think he had gotten up on the wrong side of Mrs Claus that day! Nowhere near as magical.
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What a joyful and pleasant trip you gave us, Jeb. ❤ You and Suzanne are truly the nicest, most wholesome, fair and pleasant couple travelling anywhere! Thank you both for all the happiness you bring to our lives. Bless you. ☺️💙
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I'm asking Santa for another year of great Jeb Brooks videos of course 😁
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Jeb you can totally side hustle as Santa! LOL - Red
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I am so sorry to hear you were in Finland without informing me. I would have so much loved to meet you guys personally!
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Hi there, What a wonderful trip Jeb! As usual you and Suzanne have outdone yourselves! Thank you for all the pleasure and education that you provide to us. Peter
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Thank you both for the video, Jeb's dinner looked really good. My Christmas wish is more train travel.
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As much as I enjoy a good train ride, the great scenery on your trip, the food, and whole package..... IT'S WAY TO COLD FOR ME! You kids have fun. I'll be over here.
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Everytime i watched to your videos, it makes me smile. Other than showing the places, trains, planes, it also shows love between the 2 of u and wish u guys the best. And thank u for making these videos all these years
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Amazing trip! A perfect expedition to get everyone in the mood for the season. What a treat. Happy Holidays to you and the Creative Director and your entire family!
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Levi, Finland, is one of my favourite places. It's a great winter wonderland party/resort town. Simon Wilson's latest video was about this same train.
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This was FUN 🎄🎁🤶🧑🏻🎄 Y’all did well. Happee Holidays and may you have an adventure-filled new year!!!
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2:20 😂 Jeb and his dog 🐶 bowl 🍲 😊 priceless! Fabulous Vid
