Icetrek to Kemi History 31.1.2025

Reach the Origin of Kemi the Laitakari sawmill island and get the knowledge how the wood industry was run now and then.

First we gather to Snowcastle and then enter and cross the Ostrobothnian Sea ice 0,8 km to the Laitakari island. The guide will teach you the basics of moving on the ice and snowy conditions. When reaching Laitakari you get to visit the historical industrial monuments of the now deserted sawmill ruins. Guide will show you the Kemi’s real history when visiting the island. Laitakari was inhabited and established before Kemi city was born and after Laitakari mill’s success the Russian Emperor Alexander II decided to build the Kemi city. After the historical visit to the basements of Kemi we trek back.

Icetrek consists of total 3 km walking on sea ice and flat terrain.

Price: 30 euros / adult 15 euros / child. Payments by cash, card or online payment. Entries: Marko Vapa, phone number +358405388132.