Where Lapland begins - open all year round
Southern Lapland’s five municipalities Simo, Tervola, Keminmaa, Kemi and Tornio-Haaparanta form the district named Sea Lapland. Sea Lapland has exciting town life with surrounding nature, history and modern day combined. The great white waters of the salmon rivers, meandering tributaries and the spectacular archipelago are full of exciting opportunities. In Sea Lapland you can also experience the offerings of two nations, as we stand shoulder to shoulder with Sweden. Here, you can enjoy meaningful experiences, even experiences felt to be the adventure of a lifetime. Sea Lapland is open throughout the year.In the winter and spring you can cruise the frozen open seas on the grand icebreaker Sampo and take a dip in the frigid sea without even getting wet. Kemi’s Snow Castle offers dining, overnight stays in the SnowHotel or even a great venue for weddings. Sea Lapland also offers snowmobile safaris with “sea views” on the frozen seascapes of the Bothnian Bay, husky sled rides through the snowscapes and horse riding in traditional landscapes. You can try driving a real rally car if you want to practice your winter driving skills. Wintertime and springtime events give life a bit of activity.
In the summertime you can enjoy the rushing white waters of Kukkolankoski or join a boat trip on the Kemijoki River. On a ship cruise along the coast of the Bothnian Bay you can enjoy the marine atmosphere in beautiful landscapes.
You can familiarise yourselves with the numerous sights of Sea Lapland and enjoy the exciting atmosphere of the shopping paradise. Fishing in Sea Lapland is possible throughout the year. Numerous events provide their own extra to the already abundant offerings of Sea Lapland.