Timeline
14:52
Grab a Jellona Terwasnapsi, the home-brewed tar-flavored schnapps, at the local microbrewery. It is an authentically Finnish place in character and perfect for warming up before the walk.
15:22
Walk the Prospector's trail. This former gold mining route leads to a mine and a mine hut near Laanila. In winter, it is a skiing track that connects to other trails in the national park.
16:07
Stop at a quiet spot along the trail or near the mine hut. The sun sets toward the WSW, casting long shadows across the landscape as the golden light begins to fade.
16:37
End the evening at Teerenpesä. The kitchen is open until 23:00, so you can grab a savuporoburger or a drink in the pub atmosphere while it is still open.
Local tip
The sun stays low all day in October. Dress warmly and check the trail conditions if there is snow.
Check before you go
- Teerenpesä kitchen closes at 23:00.
- The Prospector's trail is a skiing track in winter.
Built from places in the Wikivoyage guide to Saariselkä (CC BY-SA 4.0), with open map data from OpenStreetMap contributors (ODbL).