Timeline
14:52
Niskanperä bird watching tower
Park at the Niskanperä bird watching tower and climb the narrow stairs to the top. The tower offers a clear view of the river Kemijoki and the surrounding landscape. Use this time to settle in and prepare your view.
15:22
Niskanperä bird watching tower
Watch the sunset. On 07 Nov to 09 Nov, and 01 Feb to 03 Feb, the sun sets directly behind the tower at approximately 15:22 local time. This is the key moment.
15:37
Head to Paavalniemi lintutorni. It is located 29 minutes walking from the anchor, to the NE. This viewpoint offers a different perspective of the area, looking back towards the SW where the tower is located.
Local tip
The alignment dates are specific: 07 Nov to 09 Nov, and 01 Feb to 03 Feb. The line of sight is computed, so verify conditions if possible. No food or drink options are listed nearby, so bring your own snack or plan to eat before or after.
Check before you go
- Check the sunset time for your specific date, as the alignment only occurs on specific days (07 Nov-09 Nov, 01 Feb-03 Feb).
- The tower requires climbing narrow stairs, so wear appropriate footwear.
- There are no food or drink shops listed in the immediate vicinity. Plan to bring supplies or eat elsewhere.
Worth knowing
- Sun position is calculated. We have not confirmed the view is unobstructed.
Built from places in the Wikivoyage guide to Rovaniemi (CC BY-SA 4.0), with open map data from OpenStreetMap contributors (ODbL).