Kemi

Pearl of Bothnian Sea
The Kemi SnowCastle rises from the frosted seaside like a mirage made of diamonds. The year-round frozen castle is sculpted entirely of saltwater ice and snow. Situated only one kilometer from downtown Kemi, this white wonder offers tours through its icicle-gilded halls. Guests can even arrange to tie the knot at the Ice Chapel!

Deeper onto the frozen sea, you’ll find yourself aboard the Icebreaker Sampo. This real icebreaker ship was used for 27 years before becoming an attraction for the town of Kemi. Stand on the stern as the Sampo shows you how an icebreaker traverses the winter sea. You can float in the icewater in a special suit, or take a snowmobile safari away from the Sampo across the unbroken ice.

Kemi is also home to the Gemstone Gallery, where you can see up close the never-worn crown of the King of Finland, made from silver and pearls. The Gallery also boasts a replica of the Imperial State Crown of Great Britain, a replica of the lavish 647-diamond necklace of Marie Antoinette and thousands of precious stones and gems.
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Kohokohtia

The Snowcastle of Kemi

Arts & Culture

Since 1996 they have built the incredible SnowCastle every winter (open from January to April) in Kemi, using only snow and ice made from the sea water as building materials. As they wanted to bring together the fun and beauty of the snow and the cold of the Arctic, inside the SnowCastle’s snowy walls you can admire gorgeous ice sculptures, snow furnishings and other beautiful decorations shining in the white pathways, leading the visitors to fairytale-like sceneries.

Icebreaker Sampo

Landscapes & Sceneries

A majestic vessel, Arctic Icebreaker Sampo takes you on a truly unique cruise; the thundering sound of more than 3 500 tons of steel crushing the thick ice of the Gulf of Bothnia leaves even the most seasoned seafarers awestruck. This is one of the top attractions in Finland.

Bothnian Bay National Park

Wildlife & Nature

The wide and open waters of the Bothnian Bay invite boaters. Take a break at a fishing hut and admire the sea through its window, just like a fisherman. The plinths and the drying racks for fishing nets are signs of the life in the past, on the rugged islands in the middle of this northern sea. During the winter, the arctic sea and packed ice fascinate tourists.

Gemstone Gallery

Arts & Culture

A large collection of gemstones and minerals with great diversity, including a spectacular crown designed for the King of Finland. Finland celebrated 100 years of independence in 2017, and the crown of the King was designed a century ago – you can only see it in the Kemi Gemstone Gallery. Their collection also includes a replica of the Imperial State Crown of Great Britain and the lavish 647-diamond necklace of Marie Antoinette.