Timeline
15:29
Grab a hot drink. You will need to find a local cafe or shop that is open this late in October. Check the route to one that is nearby.
15:59
Walk to the Somonen Nature Church in Oikarainen village. Arrive early enough to find a good spot among the glacial erratic boulders and wooden seat planks.
16:29
Watch the golden light wash over the wooden cross and the small bell tower as the sun sets toward the WSW.
16:59
Stay for a while as the light fades. The temperature will drop quickly, so keep your jacket close.
Local tip
It gets cold quickly in October. Bring layers and a thermos if you cannot find a warm drink nearby.
Check before you go
- Verify opening hours of any food or drink shop you choose, as they may close early in the evening.
Built from places in the Wikivoyage guide to Rovaniemi (CC BY-SA 4.0), with open map data from OpenStreetMap contributors (ODbL).