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Sunset

Vaasa Sunset Walk

A short walk to catch the sun dipping below the horizon, followed by a quiet drink to stay for the twilight.

Best time: 15 OctAbout 90 min

Timeline

  1. 17:17

    Aulakahvila

    Grab a coffee and a pastry at Aulakahvila. It is open until 16:00, giving you plenty of time before the sun goes down.

  2. 17:57

    Satopuisto

    Walk 11 minutes to Satopuisto. This park offers a clear view toward the southwest, the direction the sun sets on this date.

  3. 18:17

    Satopuisto

    Watch the sun set at 18:17. The sky turns golden and the light fades quickly as the day ends.

  4. 19:02

    Wanha Mestari

    End the evening with a drink at Wanha Mestari. It is open late, so you can stay as long as you like after the sun has gone.

Local tip

The walk from Aulakahvila to Satopuisto is short and flat. Bring a warm layer as the temperature drops quickly after sunset in October.

Check before you go

  • Aulakahvila closes at 16:00 on weekdays and 16:00 on weekends. Make sure you arrive before then.
  • Wanha Mestari is open until 24:00 on Sundays and 03:00 on Fridays and Saturdays.

Worth knowing

  • Aulakahvila is open at 17:17 only on Mo, Tu, We, Th, Fr

Built from places in the Wikivoyage guide to Vaasa (CC BY-SA 4.0), with open map data from OpenStreetMap contributors (ODbL).

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