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Snow and Ice Sculpture and Architecture

In Finland building with the natural resources of winter – namely snow and ice – is an art form which is enjoying a rapid growth in popularity.

Finland winter, snow castle in Kemi

Fabulous snow castles – such as the annual SnowCastle at Kemi - and exotic igloos test the imaginations of designers and architects, while snow hotels, restaurants and galleries are spectacular works of art. You can also spend the night in a snow hotel or get married in a snow chapel. The concept of a snow sauna sounds impossible, but in Finland there are places that have perfected the art of such an unlikely structure.
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SHINE OF ICE & SNOW

Snow Village safari. The route traverses changing terrain through open bogs and forests. We enjoy lunch at a wilderness ...

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SHINE OF ICE & SNOW BY CAR

Trip to the Snow Village by car. The route traverses changing terrain through open bogs and forests. We enjoy lunch at a...

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A night in a traditional snow igloo

Spend an exotic night in a traditional snow igloo!

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Ice- and snow constructions in the Wildlife Park

For the winter-season we are building new and exciting snow and ice constructions in the Ranua WildlifePark.

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