Travel to Kemi

The Kemi region is an area of outstanding natural beauty with its own unique brand of scenery. Kemi is marketed as Santa Claus's Home Harbour. Lapland is an attractive destination for cruise ships operating in these northern latitudes. A growing number of tourists are drawn to the novelty of visiting are by ship and making shore excursions.

The tourist icebreaker, the "Sampo" provides visitors with one of the world's most unusual excursions. Icebreaker takes passengers on a four-hour cruise through the frozen waters of the Gulf of Bothnia. Highlight of the cruise for many customers is the change to swim in an ice hole wearing a floating suit. In addition, a unique winter attraction is giant snow castle the LumiLinna. Organisers spend two months building the castle using snow and ice. Visitors may also stay overnight in the SnowHotel, enjoy meal in the SnowRestaurant. The SnowChapel is popular venue for wedding ceremonies.