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Icetrek to Kemi History


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Conquer the Laitakari island where Kemi city has been born over 150 years ago. Enjoy the unique 3 km icetrekking route in heart of Sea Lapland!


The Snow Castle Of Kemi



After equipment delivery and safety issues at Snowcastle area we first enter and cross the Ostrobothnian Sea ice 0,8 km to the Laitakari island. The guide will teach you the basics of moving on the ice and snowy conditions. When reaching Laitakari you get to visit the historical industrial monuments of the now deserted sawmill ruins. Guide will show you the Kemi's real history when visiting the island. Laitakari was inhabited and established before Kemi city was born and after Laitakari mill's success the Russian Emperor Alexander II decided to build the Kemi city. After the historical visit to the origin of Kemi we trek back. Icetrek consists of total 3 km walking on sea ice and flat terrain.



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Duration 3 hours

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English, Finnish

from € 59 per person
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About this experience

Itinerary
  • Starting location:
  • The SnowCastle of Kemi
  • Kemi
  • Safety briefing (15 minutes)
  • Laitakari
  • Guided tour (2 hours)
  • Arrive back at:
  • The SnowCastle of Kemi
  • Main stop
  • Other stop
  • For reference only. Itineraries are subject to change.
  • Highlights
  • Reach the Origin of Kemi the famous Laitakari island!
  • Learn the basics of moving safely on the ice
  • Get the knowledge how the wood industry is run!
  • Includes
  • Guided tour in English
  • Rental of icetrekking poles
  • Knowledge how to move safely on ice
  • Icetrek and visit to Laitakari island
  • History of Kemi in nutshell
  • Scheme of wood industry
  • Thermal outdoor clothing can be rented
  • Not suitable for
  • Children under 5 years
  • Pregnant women
  • People with mobility impairments
  • Wheelchair users
  • People over 80 years
  • People over 331 lbs (150 kg)

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