Timeline
09:34
Walk the 2.5 km nature trail around the northern part of Koivusaari island. Arrive early to find a quiet spot on the open floodplains facing the SSW as the sky lightens.
10:19
Watch the sunrise. On this date, the sun stays low all day, creating a soft, lingering glow over the protected bird nesting site.
11:04
Head to Da Zhong Hua for a warm breakfast or coffee. The Chinese restaurant with a Lappish tint is open from 12:00 on Sundays, but on weekdays it opens at 11:00. Check the route to get there from the island.
Local tip
The trail can be wet. If you need a snack before sunrise, K-Citymarket opens at 09:00 on Sundays and 08:00 on weekdays, but you will need to time your walk carefully or buy something beforehand.
Check before you go
- Koivusaari nature trail is free and open all day.
- Da Zhong Hua opens at 11:00 on weekdays and 12:00 on weekends.
Worth knowing
- Da Zhong Hua is open at 11:04 only on Mo, Tu, We, Th, Fr
Built from places in the Wikivoyage guide to Rovaniemi (CC BY-SA 4.0), with open map data from OpenStreetMap contributors (ODbL).