Ice Trek to Old Kemi in Sea Lapland

Ice trekking is a unique experience, where you'll get to hike over frozen water and snowy landscapes, and the best way to try it is on this ice trek excursion to Old Kemi in Sea Lapland! Sea Lapland is located on the southwestern coast of the Finnish Lapland region. Now, Kemi is a city located deep in the Bothnian Bay, at the mouth of the Kemijoki river, founded in 1869 by Emperor Alexander II of Russia. The city is known mainly for its Snow Castle, the world's largest, which is reconstructed every year in a different design.

On the day of your ice trek to Old Kemi in Sea Lapland, you'll need to arrive at the meeting point in the SnowExperience365 building at least 10 minutes before the start of your adventure. There, you'll meet the expert guide who will accompany you throughout the day, and they'll give you a brief but thorough safety and activity briefing, so you know exactly where you're going and what to do to keep you and your loved ones safe along the way. Then, they'll distribute the necessary equipment, which will include ice trekking poles, helmets, and winter boots (only if you don't have your own).

Once you're all set up and as warm as you can be, it's time to go! Your guide will start the ice trek to Old Kemi in Sea Lapland by teaching you the basics of trekking on the ice. When you're comfortable with the technique, you'll walk along the first stretch of the tour and have your first stop at the amazing Snow Castle, where you'll get to enjoy the year's design. Then, you'll head to the more historic destinations, through ice and snow, and visit around the historical Laitakari Island, where you'll find abandoned industrial monuments, and the Ruined Sawmill village, where Kemi people lived before the city was founded over 150 years ago.

Keep in mind that you will need a moderate physical condition to be able to participate in this activity. You'll walk through 2 to 3 kilometers of difficult terrain and have to keep up with the group, so before booking, make sure that you can do that. You will also need to come prepared for this ice trek to Old Kemi in Sea Lapland, since your instructor will only be able to lend you ice trekking equipment. That's why you should wear warm thermal clothing, waterproof winter outerwear, and boots. You should also bring sunscreen, sunglasses, and anything else you might need to spend around 2.5 hours on this ice trek to Old Kemi in Sea Lapland!

Don't miss your chance to explore some icy historical monuments and learn about a part of Finnish history. Book your ice trek to Old Kemi in Sea Lapland today!