Timeline
08:45
Take the 20-minute boat trip from Laukontori to Viikinsaari Island. Arrive just before the sun crests the horizon.
09:25
Watch the sunrise over the water. The island is a nature reserve, so you have the quiet to yourself as the light hits the shore.
09:55
Walk the short nature trail around the island while the morning air is crisp and the light is soft.
10:25
Head to the restaurant on the island for breakfast or coffee to warm up after the walk.
Local tip
There are no stores on the island, so buy any snacks or food for your barbecue beforehand at Laukontori.
Check before you go
- Boat tickets are €10 for adults. Check the ferry schedule for the return trip.
- The island restaurant opens at 11:00. If you arrive before sunrise (09:25 in winter), you will need to bring your own coffee or eat before you leave the mainland.
Built from places in the Wikivoyage guide to Tampere (CC BY-SA 4.0), with open map data from OpenStreetMap contributors (ODbL).