The German Soldier Cemetery near Rovaniemi is a restrained Second World War memorial site in the forest by Lake Norvajarvi. Its chapel-like architecture and quiet setting make it feel very different from the busy Santa Claus tourism that many visitors associate with the city.
The cemetery is a sober reminder of Lapland's wartime history, including the German presence and the devastation that followed their retreat. Visit respectfully and allow the silence of the site to do most of the work.