Kemi Ice Castle: 6-hour Kemi Ice Castle Theme Park Tour from RovaniemiDay trips and Excursions

Nordic Unique Travels

Overview

This enchanting tour takes you from Rovaniemi to the coastal town of Kemi, where you'll be awestruck by the magnificent Kemi Ice Castle. Rising amidst the frosty Finnish winter landscape, this unique, fairytale-like structure is reconstructed each year by local designers.

Highlights

◾ Admire the stunning, frozen landscape during the 1-hour drive from Rovaniemi to the coastal town of Kemi.
◾Marvel at the beautiful Kemi Ice Castle, a unique, fairytale-like structure rebuilt annually by local designers.
◾Discover the castle's art gallery, chapel, and colorful, illuminated ice walls during your exploration.

About this Experience

TOUR DURATION: 5-6 hours
MEETING POINT: At your hotel within 15 km of Rovaniemi city center
LANGUAGE/S: English, Finnish
STARTING TIME: Any time between 07:30 - 08:30
OPENING SEASONS: January to March
WHO CAN COME: This Kemi Ice Castle tour is suitable for all. Family-friendly tour

Description - What to expect

Start your Kemi Ice Castle tour with a pick-up from your hotel in Rovaniemi and head 116km to the seacoast town of Kemi. The trip takes about one hour and you will have the opportunity along the way to admire the amazing frozen landscape.

When arrive you will be astonished by the beautiful Kemi ice castle rising as in a fairy-tale world of the frosty Finnish winter. Each year, depending on the weather, between December and January local professional designers are reconstructing the unique Snow Castle that lasts till the spring.

Explore an art gallery and a chapel inside the Kemi Ice Castle as well as colorful lights that add brilliance to the airy ice walls. Many artists come to offer their talents to the castle. Before your departure, try a traditional Lappish lunch in Kemi.

What's included, what's not

✔ Hotel pick-up/drop-off service in Rovaniemi
✔ English speaking guide (other languages available on request: Dutch, German, French, Italian, Spanish, Chinese)
✔ All entrances and fees
✔ Winter clothes (overalls, boots, gloves, and beanie)
✔ Traditional Lappish lunch in Kemi

Why choose this experience

There are several compelling reasons to choose the Kemi Ice Castle tour experience:

◾Unique Architectural Wonder: The Kemi Ice Castle is a one-of-a-kind, ephemeral structure that is painstakingly rebuilt each winter by skilled local designers.
◾Breathtaking Scenery: The journey from Rovaniemi to Kemi allows you to witness the stunning frozen landscapes of Finnish Lapland.
◾Cultural Immersion: Experiencing the traditional Lappish cuisine during your visit provides an authentic cultural element to the tour, giving you a deeper appreciation for the local traditions.
◾Accessibility: With hotel pickup and a relatively short drive from Rovaniemi, this tour is easily accessible for visitors, making it a convenient way to explore this unique winter attraction.

Overall, this Kemi Ice Castle tour offers a magical, one-of-a-kind experience that allows you to immerse yourself in the frozen splendor of Finnish Lapland - a must-do activity for any winter visit to the region.