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Icetrek to Old Kemi

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Overview
  • 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!

Activity location

    • Kemi
    • Kemi, Lappi, Finland

Meeting/Redemption Point

    • Lumilinnankatu 15, 94100 Kemi, Finland | Snowcastle of Kemi / Experience365 reception hall.
    • Kemi, Lappi, Finland

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What's included, what's not

  • What's includedWhat's includedGuided tour in English
  • What's includedWhat's includedRental of icetrekking poles
  • What's includedWhat's includedKnowledge how to move safely on ice
  • What's includedWhat's includedIcetrek and visit to Laitakari island
  • What's includedWhat's includedHistory of Kemi in nutshell
  • What's includedWhat's includedScheme of wood industry
  • What's excludedWhat's excludedThermal outdoor clothing can be rented

Know before you book

  • Not suitable for: Children under 5 years, People over 331 lbs (150 kg), People over 80 years, People with mobility impairments, Pregnant women, Wheelchair users

What you can expect

After equipment delivery and safety issues at Snowcastle area we first enter and cross the Ostrobothnian Sea ice 0,8 km to the Old Kemi 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 Old Kemi historical industrial monuments of the now deserted sawmill and the village 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 2 - 3 km walking on sea ice and flat terrain.

Location

Activity location

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    • Kemi
    • Kemi, Lappi, Finland

Meeting/Redemption Point

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    • Lumilinnankatu 15, 94100 Kemi, Finland | Snowcastle of Kemi / Experience365 reception hall.
    • Kemi, Lappi, Finland