The SnowCastle of Kemi in Haukipudas

Located on the seafront, this quirky seasonal hotel is set in a castlelike building constructed every winter from snow and ice. It's a 15-minute walk from the Kemi Gemstone Gallery and 2 km from Kemi train station.Streamlined rooms have ice walls with carvings and sculptures. Ice beds are covered with fleeces and have Arctic-grade sleeping bags. Sleek, glass-fronted chalets, available year-round, provide kitchenettes and Wi-Fi access; some offer sea views.There's a year-round refrigerated restaurant/bar carved from ice, plus a conventional restaurant and a cafe. Other amenities include a spa, a sauna and a souvenir shop. There's also a campsite.