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Kaunispää Sunset and Warmth

Watch the sun dip below the horizon from the summit, then warm up with a hot drink and reindeer fillet.

Best time: 13:42About 90 min

Timeline

  1. 12:42

    Kaunispään Huippu

    Grab a hot drink and a slice of reindeer fillet with peppercorns at Kaunispään Huippu. The restaurant is open and ready to serve before the sun goes down.

  2. 13:12

    Kaunispää

    Walk to the summit viewing area. Find a spot facing south-southwest to catch the last light on the distant Russian mountains.

  3. 13:42

    Kaunispää

    Watch the sunset. The sun sets toward the SSW, casting a low, golden glow over the Arctic scenery.

  4. 14:12

    Kaunispään Huippu

    Head back inside Kaunispään Huippu. Stay for the panoramic views and the warmth of the restaurant as the temperature drops.

Local tip

The restaurant at the summit is open until 19:00, so you have plenty of time to enjoy your meal and the view after the sun has set.

Check before you go

  • Kaunispään Huippu is open Mo-Su 10:00-19:00.

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