The winter park in Kemi opens on Monday and is free of charge for everyone. No covered snow castle will be built this year.
A winter park will be built next to the all-year-round Snow Castle in Kemi. A snow maze, a tuba hill and a curling track will be built in the Strawberry Cottage area for winter play. The park, which opens on Monday, is open to all.
In Kemi, there will be no covered snow castle this year, which has also been paid for by local people. Naturally, the winter park will also generate costs for the tourism company.
– It costs less money than a covered snow castle. Building a covered space is more difficult and more expensive. And snow sculptures require a team of workers to be brought in,” says Barria.
On the other hand, however, tourism hopes to also get income from the castle all year round.
– There is still an entrance fee there and of course we hope that the services of the restaurant and cafe will be used, says Barria.
The winter park is open every day between 10:00 and 20:00. The opening hours are necessary because the area needs to be maintained due to the snowfall.