Timeline
16:19
Drive 19 km north-east from Rovaniemi to Norvajärvi. The road is not maintained in winter, so check conditions carefully before you go.
17:09
Walk the grounds of the German Soldier Cemetery. The large stone blocks stand in the open landscape. In autumn, you can pick berries on the way to the site.
17:49
Stand among the stones as the sun sets toward the WSW. The low light casts long shadows across the resting place of 2,683 soldiers.
18:19
Stay for a moment of silence after dark. There is no public transportation, so plan your return drive in the dark.
Local tip
No food or drink shops are listed at this remote location. Bring water and snacks with you. The cemetery is free to visit.
Check before you go
- The road to the cemetery is not maintained in winter. Check weather and road conditions before driving.
- There is no public transportation to this site. You must drive.
- Sunset on 15 October is at 17:49 local time.
Built from places in the Wikivoyage guide to Rovaniemi (CC BY-SA 4.0), with open map data from OpenStreetMap contributors (ODbL).