SIGHTS IN SEA-LAPLAND
SnowCastle
The Kemi SnowCastle is an annual demonstration of snow-castle building skill and proof of the creative madness and innovation native of Kemi – it is an attraction that looks different every year. Throughout the season, high-quality events are arranged at the castle. At your service: SnowRestaurant, SnowHotel and SnowChapel. For children, the SnowCastle is something even more.
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www.snowcastle.net
Icebreaker Sampo
Sense the power of the Sampo Icebreaker when it pushes its way through an ice cover and take a dip in the freezing cold sea. This is a must lifetime experience. During summertime the ship stays in the Ajos habour and her restaurant is open.
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www.sampotours.com
Kemi Gemstone Gallery
Kemi Gemstone Gallery’s display, that includes three thousand gems, is one of the largest in Europe. The display includes also genuine Royal Crown of Finland and exact copies of Europe’s most famous crown jewels.
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www.kemi.fi/jalokivigalleria
Aine Art Museum
Art collection is from the Aine Visual Arts Foundation collection. It is a collection of Finnish arts from the beginning of the 19th century up until the present. In addition to its basic collection, the museum arranges various national and international displays. From the cafeteria of the Art Museum there is a view of the Town Bay and over the border to Sweden. An auditorium for 110 people.
Postelli Paula Salminen
Workshop is located by the sea in Laivaniemi 10 km from Tornio. There you can get a sight into the world of porcelain painting with master porcelain painter Paula Salminen. Her products are inspired by Nordic nature and the millennial tradition of porcelain painting. By booking in advance you can get professional guidance in porcelain painting. At Postelli you can find unique gifts for different occasions and all the materials you need for painting porcelain. You can also buy art, handicrafts, silk and glass paintings.
Historical Museum of Tornio River Valley
A visit to the museum gives a good overall impression of the history of the entire Western part of Lapland. Naval cannons found in Tornio, and an old river boat can be seen in the grounds of the museum.