Embark on a 3-hour ice trek to Kemi’s historic Laitakari Island and explore the ruins of the birthplace of Kemi city.
Embark on a 3-hour ice trek to Kemi’s historic Laitakari Island and explore the ruins of the birthplace of Kemi city.
- Laitakari - Journey across the sea ice to the historic Old Kemi Laitakari island, the birthplace of Kemi city over 150 years ago. The guide provides instruction on the fundamentals of ice trekking, and there is an opportunity to explore the historical industrial landmarks of the now-abandoned Laitakari sawmill. The ice trek covers a total distance of 2-3 km on distinctive sea ice and flat terrain.
- Laitakari - Journey across the sea ice to the historic Old Kemi Laitakari island, the birthplace of Kemi city over 150 years ago. The guide provides instruction on the fundamentals of ice trekking, and there is an opportunity to explore the historical industrial landmarks of the now-abandoned Laitakari sawmill. The ice trek covers a total distance of 2-3 km on distinctive sea ice and flat terrain.

- Snacks
- Winter Boots if needed
- Helmets and Sticks in case of open ice
- Snacks
- Winter Boots if needed
- Helmets and Sticks in case of open ice
Explore the historic Laitakari Island and the Ruined Sawmill Village, where the Kemi community thrived over 150 years ago, before the establishment of Kemi city. A guide will introduce the fundamentals of ice trekking, and you’ll have the opportunity to visit the ancient industrial landmarks on the now uninhabited Laitakari Island. The ice trek covers a…
Explore the historic Laitakari Island and the Ruined Sawmill Village, where the Kemi community thrived over 150 years ago, before the establishment of Kemi city. A guide will introduce the fundamentals of ice trekking, and you’ll have the opportunity to visit the ancient industrial landmarks on the now uninhabited Laitakari Island. The ice trek covers a total distance of 2 to 3 km, traversing the icy sea and snowy island.
For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.
For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.