Overnight on Arctic Sleeper Train (The Lapland Express) 

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This caught me off guard, didn't expect another trip so soon.

“I’m going to get something healthy.” “Can I get a pizza please” 😂😂😂 Love you Simon

_"people are so friendly on this train"_ It's because *you* are friendly 😃

Love how Simon kept talking to the staff outside when there was only 8 minutes for the train to leave and random questions as well 😂 I will be to paranoid in case I miss the train

"I'm gonna go with something healthy, pizza, no salad, extra chips and coke zero." Absolute legend you are lol

Another great day when Simon posts, and another video so soon after a series finishes?!?! This is an absolute gem

Swede here. Nice to see that you're visiting our brothers and sisters in Finland!

Getting a Finnish person to talk is impressive, kudos to Simon! Amazing people when you actually make contact with them, but sometimes they are so hard to talk to.

such a honest and nice gentleman every interaction you had you was so polite respectful and even helpful with the family at the end , we need more people like you in the world

Finland weather is no joke. I was there yesterday after flying from Bangkok to London with Helsinki being my layover flight. The cold hit me so hard. -11 degrees when Thailand was 30+. Definitely shocked me. Fair play to Simon for dealing with the cold better than I ever could!

“i feel like im trektrendy on this train” was too funny, two of my favourite youtubers ;D

I just watched this on the back of another RU-vid suggestion from a different travel blogger. Same journey, but I must say the difference in attitude was stark! I love your upbeat and friendly nature, taking pleasure in the small things like clever usage of space and chatting to guests and staff alike. Keep it up!

WHAT. A. GUY.

I lived in Tampere on a work placement in 2007. It was -31 degrees, but the city kept functioning. I got the train up to Rovaniemi and loved it. Snowmobiling and husky sledging as well as meeting Santa was epic. Highly recommend.

I did it last year in March 2022 and took the later sleeper from Helsinki at 2313 and arrived Rovaniemi at 1115 or so. I had a sleeper with en-suite and slept superbly and had dinner and breakfast in the dining car which was brilliant. So recommended and I did a bucket list job of driving a snowmobile. The restaurant at the station in Rovaniemi does a superb pizza which is really big and just what you need before the train back to Helsinki! I took the train just before 2100 that arrives back in Helsinki at about 0930. Simon is always friendly as I am another Simon and we are both from Wales!!

Nice to have you here in Finland Simon, hope you enjoyed yourself!

0:32 Finland has two official languages. Finnish and Swedish. The first part is in Finnish and the second in Swedish. Bot means trainstation.

The Finn’s are wonderful people by nature!!!

You're the most lovely guy, always so polite and courteous wherever you go - credit to you man

Oh my god! Did not expect a video today but I’m so glad there is one! I’ve always wanted to take this train 💜

Simon is always so nice to strangers and so friendly with everyone. I like that

Why is Simon the best RU-vidr? Because he’s a traveller and not a RU-vidr: genuine and friendly, it’s like tripping with a friend

Brother we can't get enough of ur content, double the duration of videos, it's a great combination of good quality, genuine travelling which is rarely done with such authenticity and variety+ the friendly character u got, am an old fan in other platforms.

One of the reasons so many cabins are empty, is that many passengers hop on at Tikkurila or later. The other reason is that the prices of these rides have been increasing at insane speed. Less and less Finns can afford it, sadly. Ps. The last time I visited Rovaniemi, it was -42C.

Just watching your videos make me want to travel a lot after i complete my studies. Explore places, meet people and have fun!

Tervetuluoa suomeen! Welcome to Finland! The one and only home of santa 🎅

A Finn here, I've always loved these overnight trains! Such sweet memories also from when I was a child and going on a holiday with family. Your train was quite empty from Helsinki, but many passengers board with a car as it's easier to move in the destination that way. And the first car boarding place is in Pasila, Helsinki (next stop after Helsinki central railway station) so many people board from there and later stops.

Always a good day when Simon posts

It causes me anxiety how calm you are when you're late 😂😅

My grandmother came from Lapland, from a small town called Kittilä. Some area there have the record cold in all of Finland, in 1999 it was like -51 Celcius

I’m off to Rovaniemi a week on Sunday to see Santa with the kids. This got me very excited

Love it!! That train puts the Amtrak we were on to shame! You looked freezing bud!!!! Keep it going Simon!!

Always a good day when Simon posts a brand new video! Cant get enough! Thanks Mr Wilson!

i love finland so much , helsinki is amazing you should go back and explore the city more

Welcome to Finland mate!

There’s a lot of travel RU-vidrs, and they have good videos because of their destinations. Or some of the stories they tell. But Simon is the one of the few who does that while also being an entertaining personality

Those clips on the bed are to lock/close the top bunk when they aren't being used.

One of the Best Travel guide Tours from Simon. Gone from, American Monopoly Board Game Challenge, and straight into his next incursion of his travels. Love it.

Finnish people are marvellous I work with about 15 of them. Great folk.

I'm like a child on Xmas morning when I see Simon posting a new video 🎄😁

That 'handle' is part of the system that holds the bed once you flip it up

Only Simon would would give us a 10 episode series of him travelling around America, then a few days later release another great video. The commitment is crazy 🙌

Thanks for epic vids as always, Simon!

Crazy to think I was just watching you in the US and now I could have bumped into you in Helsinki. Hope you’re having a great time in Finland

Yes I wasn’t expecting a new one so soon! What a result. Thanks Simon

One of the best long ride trains i've ever seen, Looks good and comfy!

It can't be a good day without a Simon Wilson upload. Love the vids man 👏

This guy has just completed a Monopoly tour across America while heavily jetlagged and still brings us more content? Damn, this is why we love you Simon! You beautiful madman haha.

The illumination at 12:50 comes from electric arcs at the overhead lines. They do that here when there is frost on the lines.

Been watching for years and it makes me really happy to see you in my hometown! Welcome to Finland, hope you'll have great time!

Yes let’s go! Been waiting to see what’s next from you Simon!

Stay warm, Simon! Can't wait to see this adventure 😊

Tervetuloa Suomeen! Welcome to Finland!

This is so awesome to see you in my home country! I hope you enjoy your stay Mr.Wilson

Simon coming out with consistently fire content. As a viewer we love it!

It will be really helpful if for every trip (airplane or train) or even hotel that you going to Mention the prices so we can have an image of those trips costing 😊 Keep going with the good work your amazing your videos are awesome

Man says he will be healthy. I’ll have the pizza no salad 😂 love this guy

Wow the people of Finland speak good English. I was like Simon is chatting away in English to strangers, will they understand him. Oh wow I was intrigued.

Nat Geo comes this far...my goodness God is wonderfull.thank you Simon

Makes my evening when Simon uploads! Did not expect a new video so soon!

Can't wait to see how you enjoyed Finland. Doesn't even look cold yet! 🤭

Love your videos Simon, been watching you since your first video when you visited Ireland. I remember when you only had a few thousand subscribers it’s honestly amazing to see how far you have come and it is a pleasure to follow along the way 🤝

That looks like so much fun!!

Love watching your vids! I watch these during work to help me get through the day 😊

Loving the content and video output. Straight from US to lap land you must be knackered 😂

Simon love your videos man!!! The monopoly series have been my favorite by far!! Can’t wait for more videos.

The LEGEND returns a week later !!! You gotta respect the passion !!

Simon is definitely my favourite youtuber, classics for days and so innovative

It's great to see you in Finland, you need to go from sauna to ice swimming and back to sauna! Excited for this series

I was worried after the New York series ending we wouldn’t see Simon any time soon. Unexpected surprise 😀

Kiitos for this lovely blog

Wow I was not expecting another vid so soon! Simon never disappoints

Dude Simon is such a genuine person, seeing a new upload makes the week better

Only Simon would arrive ont he platform with 9min to spare and start small chatting with the train staff. What a guy!

Great video, Simon! It's nice to see you do these kinds of adventures! Can't wait for the next episode

Didn’t expect a video so soon Simon the GOAT 🐐

I was in Saariselka Northern Finland this time last year. Took my daughter to Lapland for 4 nights to see Santa. Absolutely unbelievable experience.

Simon seems like a genuine good bloke.

Each of yr video is great entertainment. You'r one hell of a guy.

Simon. I really love this video. Fascinating train experience. "I'll go for something healthy, a pizza and packet of crisps please"!! - also best comedy content! You're a legend mate!

Next time you're in the US, you should take the California Zephyr from Chicago all the way to the San Francisco Bay Area. There's a lot of really nice scenery! If you're in Canada, The Canadian is also a really cool train that goes across Canada.

Love your style Simon doing these videos just started to find your blogs … looks a clean train

Fascinating! Thank you!

I would love to visit Finland at some point. Definitely a different adventure to the more popular places everyone go to. Great video Simon!

Good to see Simon name-check Trek Trendy. That would be an insane collab! Will could show Simon a luxury boat cruise with fine dining then Simon could take Will on a no money challenge!

Lets goooooo!! More Simon all the time! 🚆

One of my favorite youtubers. Thank you!

The @trektrendy comment got me. Two of the best!

Simon: I’ll have something healthy Also Simon: I’ll have the pizza without the salad 🍕 also have you got fries?? 😂 never change Simon

Mate we love the dedication that’s class keep it coming

Brilliant 👍

Though I was tripping when I got the notification that Simon Wilson uploaded! This man doesn’t stop 😂 keep up the work big man ❤

Just ordered hats. Great episodes lately Simon 🎉

I did this trip two years ago around the same time. Definitely agree on choosing the sleeper cabins.

Man searching train like detective

I literally (in Simon’s voice) will watch anything Simon does! The best!!!!!!!

Dude, I wasn’t expecting this so soon after the last series! You love to see this man!

Loved this video, Simon. You should do more in this style, chilled out travel vlog :)

Lovely video too watch, thanks 👍🥰