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Guided Ice Trek on the Frozen Sea at Kemi

Finnish Lapland, FinlandAbout 2 hoursGuided in English

Walk out from Kemi onto the frozen Gulf of Bothnia with a guide, across a white plain of sea ice. A quiet, unusual winter walk with stories of the old harbour town.

About 2 hoursExplore at your own pace
Small groupKeeps the experience personal
EnglishLive guide or host
CancellationNon-refundable: tickets are issued for your chosen date and time

Highlights

  • A walk on the frozen Gulf of Bothnia
  • A route checked for safety by your guide
  • Stories of old Kemi and its harbour
  • How sea ice forms and moves
  • A quiet, wide-open Arctic landscape

Full description

When the northern Gulf of Bothnia freezes, the sea off Kemi becomes a vast, silent plain. On this guided trek you walk out from the shore across the ice, following a route your guide has checked for safety, with views back to the town and its old harbour.

Along the way your guide shares stories of the town’s seafaring and timber past and explains how the sea ice forms and moves. It is an easy walk on mostly flat ground, though conditions underfoot depend on the snow; snowshoes or spikes are provided if needed.

Itinerary

  1. Meet

    Meet your guide on the Kemi seafront.

  2. Ice trek

    Walk out onto the frozen sea with your guide.

  3. Return

    Walk back to shore with views of the town.

Included

  • Live English-speaking guide
  • Snowshoes or ice spikes if needed
  • A warm drink

Not included

  • Transport to Kemi
  • Winter clothing
  • Meals

Meeting point

Kemi seafront meeting point (confirmed with your booking).The exact spot and your host's details arrive with your confirmation.

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Know before you go

  • Only runs when the sea ice is thick enough, usually January to March; the guide decides on the day.
  • Moderate fitness needed for about 2 hours of walking in snow.
  • Dress for wind and deep cold on the open ice.

Frequently asked questions

Is walking on the sea ice safe?

Your guide checks ice thickness and only leads treks when conditions allow.

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