Timeline
13:47
Pick up a hot drink or snack at the Shell station. It is open 24/7, so it is reliable before the sun goes down.
14:02
Walk to Santa Claus Village. The village is open all year. Find a spot near the edge of the Arctic Circle marker to face south.
14:32
Watch the sunset. On 15 January the sun sets at 14:32 toward the SSW. The sun stays low all day, creating a brief but distinct golden hour before it disappears.
15:02
End the evening with a meal at Restaurant Santa's Cuisine. Check that you are within the Nov-Mar opening hours of 07:30-16:00. It is a short walk from the village.
Local tip
The sun sets toward the SSW, so position yourself to face that direction for the best view. The village is a tourist hub, so expect other visitors at the marker.
Check before you go
- Restaurant Santa's Cuisine is only open until 16:00 between November and March. Plan to eat before it closes or choose the 24/7 Shell station for a later snack.
Built from places in the Wikivoyage guide to Rovaniemi (CC BY-SA 4.0), with open map data from OpenStreetMap contributors (ODbL).