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The same questions, answered side by side for October. We don't pick a winner — the trade-offs are the point.
Santa's home town
Finland
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| In October | 4°C15 rainy days |
| Flying time | 10h 35mfrom Los Angeles |
| Ideal stay | 3–4 nights |
| Best for | Families · Couples · Wildlife & nature |
| The feel of it | Snowbound, festive, briskly Finnish |
| Where people stay | Rovaniemi city centreor Santa Claus Village |
| Getting around | Manageable without a car |
| Money and language | EURFinnish and Swedish |
| Accommodation | Expensive |