Timeline
12:19
Stop by the Village House for a warm drink and some local rye bread. The village was saved from the Lapland War and is famous for its bread, making this a perfect local start.
13:49
Walk around Kursu village to find a quiet spot with a view of the southern horizon. The sun sets toward the SSW, so position yourself accordingly.
14:19
Watch the sunset. On this date the sun stays low all day, creating a unique, lingering twilight as it dips below the horizon.
15:04
Head back inside the Village House to warm up and enjoy your bread while the light fades.
Local tip
It gets dark quickly after sunset in January. Bring a headlamp for the walk back.
Check before you go
- The Village House may have limited hours in winter. Check if artists are playing or if it is open for visitors.
Built from places in the Wikivoyage guide to Salla (CC BY-SA 4.0), with open map data from OpenStreetMap contributors (ODbL).