In English:
It was at 3 O’clock in the morning when our alarm clock ringed in February 12th. Some coffee, final packing and then we were ready for our adventure. At 4 O’clock our car headed to the town of Kemi which is situated in the Northern part of Finland. In Kemi there is built every winter world’s biggest snow castle.
The distance the town where we live is only 537 km / 331 mi. Kemi sounds easy to reach, but it was night, cold and it snowed which meant slippery roads. It was 1 O’clock PM, when we finally were in Kemi and checked into our hotel Merihotelli. Our hotel arranged also tickets to snow castle to us and we could go finally go to eat.
Weather was sunny and not so cold. Every year the Snow Castle must be rebuilt. Actually the Snow Castle is not a castle, but much more. There is ice bar, restaurants, cabinets, chapel and snow hotel. Just outside the Snow Castle there is of course Cafe and the Souvenir-shop. To children it is offering a tube sleigh in addition to all what there is to be seen inside. The theme of 2013 was fantasy.
En español:
Era 3 horas por la madrugada cuando nuestro reloj de alarma sonaba el día 12 de febrero. Un poco de café, un poco de embalaje final y entonces estábamos listos para nuestra aventura. A las 4 horas nuestro carro se dirigió a la ciudad de Kemi, que se encuentra en la parte norte de Finlandia. En Kemi allí se construye cada invierno castillo de nieve más grande del mundo.
La distancia entre Kemi y de la ciudad en la que vivimos es sólo 537 km / 331 mi. Kemi parece fácil de lograr, pero era de noche, frío y nevó lo que significaba carreteras resbaladizas. Era la 1 hora por la tarde, cuando por fin estuvimos en Kemi y nos registramos en el hotel Merihotelli. Nuestro hotel organizó también entradas al castillo de nieve para nosotros y pudimos ir finalmente ir a comer.
El tiempo era soleado y no muy frío. Cada año, el Castillo de Nieve debe ser reconstruido. En realidad, el castillo de nieve no es un castillo, sino mucho más. Hay un bar de hielo, restaurantes, gabinetes, capilla y hotel de nieve. Al lado del castillo de nieve que hay por supuesto un Cafe y la tienda de recuerdos. Para los niños se ofrece un trineo tubo en nieve, además de lo todo se ve dentro del castillo. El tema de 2013 era una fantasía.
En Francais:
C’etait trois heures du matin quand notre reveille-matin á sonné mardi 12 mars. Une tasse de café, l’empaquetage final et nous étions prêts pour notre aventure. À quatre heures notre bagnole bleue se dirigea vers la ville de Kemi, qui est situé dans la partie nord de la Finlande. En Kemi on on construit Château de neige le plus grand du monde chaque hiver.
La distance de la ville où nous vivons n’est que 537 km / 331 km. Kemi semble facile à atteindre, mais il faisait nuit, froid et il neigeait ce que signifie que des routes étaient verglacées. Il était 13 heures, lorsque nous avons finalement atteint Kemi et inscrits á notre hôtel Merihotelli. Notre hôtel a organisé aussi les billets de château de neige pour nous et enfin nous pourrions nous trouver quelque chose á mettre sous la dent parce que nous avions l’estomac dans les talons.
Le temps était ensoleillé et pas trop froid. Chaque année, le château de neige doit être reconstruit. En fait, le château de neige n’est pas seulement un château, mais beaucoup plu. Il y a un bar de glace, des restaurants, des cabinets, une chapelle et hôtel de neige. Juste à l’extérieur du château de neige il y a Cafe et boutique de souvenirs. Pour les enfants, il offre un traîneau tube pour glisser sur la neige en plus de tout ce qu’il y a à voir à l’intérieur. Le thème de 2013 était fantaisie.
Em Português:
O maior Castelo de Neve do mundo.
Eram às trés horas da madrugada quando nosso despertador nos desperava no dia 12 de fevereiro. Um pouco de café, embalagem final e então nós estávamos prontos para nossa aventura. As quatro horas da manhã nosso carro dirigiu à cidade de Kemi que é situada na parte nortenha de Finlandia. Kemi é um município da Finlândia, na província de Lapónia com cerca de 22157 habitantes. Em Kemi há o maior castelo de neve do mundo que fica aberto de janeiro a abril. A distância a cidade onde nós vivemos é somente 537 quilômetros /331 milhas. Para viajar para Kemi parece fácil de alcançar, mas era de noite, frio e nevou que significava estradas gelados. Eram em 13 horas, quando nós estávamos finalmente em Kemi e fomos verificados em nosso hotel Merihotelli. Nosso hotel arranjou-nos igualmente bilhetes ao castelo da neve e nós poderíamos ir finalmente vamos comer.
O tempo estava ensolarado e não tão frio. Cada ano o castelo da neve deve ser reconstruído. De fato o castelo de neve é mas muito maís que um castelo. Há barra do gelo, restaurantes, armários, capela e hotel de neve. Há também uma exposição de esculturas de gelo. Para as crianças há um tubo de neve. O tema de 2013 foi fantasia.
Você também deve dar uma olhada no vídeo da minha esposa! Minhas fotos e vídeos da minha esposa completar uns aos outros.
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I shot photos and here is my wife’s video: / Me tiro fotos y aquí está el video de mi mujer: / J’ai tiré des photos et voici la vidéo de ma femme: / Eu tiro fotos e aqui está o vídeo da minha esposa:
Travels in Finland and abroad 
Thank you for the photos, Matti, of a beautiful, amazing and incredible place that I otherwise would not see or even know about!
I’m so happy to see you posting and hope so much that your sight is improving! Best wishes!
Comment by montucky — December 13, 2013 @ 08:11 |
Hi Terry.
Thank You. I am happy that You like the place. You have also taught me to see Your beautiful country, its nature and sceneries and I am happy from it.
All the best!
Comment by Sartenada — December 13, 2013 @ 08:40 |
All the best to you and your wife too, Matti!
Comment by montucky — December 13, 2013 @ 08:45 |
Había leído algo sobre este tema, pero sin tus fotos nunca hubiera imaginado como es realmente!
Valdría la pena viajar hasta tan lejos para ver todo eso…
Gracias por compartir estas imágenes con nosotros.
Y tu salud? Un abrazo
Comment by 76sanfermo — December 13, 2013 @ 08:55 |
Ciao Anna!
Claro que vale la peña de visitar. 🙂 Cada vez cuando visitamos somos casi mudos. Cuando en Finlandia mas fácil es tomar un vuelo directo a Kemi. Cuando vivíamos cerca de Helsinki, preferimos el tren nocturno. También hay conexiones de tren y autobús entre Kemi y Rovaniemi donde esta situado el Círculo Polar Ártico. La combinación de estos dos lugares es la mejor manera de experimentar la magia de Laponia en invierno. Si esto no es suficiente hay posibilidad de hacer un crucero en rompehielos en Kemi!
Mi salud está en el nivel que se fue hace unas semanas. Gracias pidiendolo.
Feliz fin de semana. ¡Un saludo grande¡ Abrazos.
Comment by Sartenada — December 13, 2013 @ 11:39 |
What an amazing and beautiful place, a true Winter Wonderland!! Your photos are stunning, Matti. Thank you so much for the wonderful show. It is a wonderful start to my day. Blessings, dear friend.
Comment by Isabella Rose Photography — December 13, 2013 @ 09:04 |
Hello Isabelle.
I am happy that You loved my photos. This place my favorite place in Finland in winter time. The good thing is that very near to it is Arctic Circle .
Happy weekend!
Comment by Sartenada — December 13, 2013 @ 12:06 |
Terrific fun, Sartenada, and so beautiful! The details are incredible 🙂
Comment by restlessjo — December 13, 2013 @ 10:42 |
Hello Johanna.
Thank You. The place is worth for a visit. The best is that every winter there is a theme.
Happy weekend!
Comment by Sartenada — December 13, 2013 @ 12:12 |
Worth getting up very, very early for! 🙂
Comment by hayley — December 13, 2013 @ 11:23 |
Hi Haley.
Oh yes. Long road trip thru night and snow, but so rewarding!
Happy weekday.
Comment by Sartenada — December 13, 2013 @ 12:20 |
Wow. Just: WOW. 😯
Comment by alcessa — December 13, 2013 @ 14:02 |
Thank You Alcessa.
Have a great day!
Comment by Sartenada — December 13, 2013 @ 14:07 |
Great photo set~ Like it
Comment by KOH — December 13, 2013 @ 14:41 |
Hi KOH.
I am happy You love my post and photos.
Happy weekend!
Comment by Sartenada — December 13, 2013 @ 14:59 |
simplement magnifique, à couper le souffle… I’m stunned! sunny hugs from Toulouse, France… 🙂
Comment by Mélanie — December 13, 2013 @ 15:15 |
Bonjour Mélanie.
Merci de ton aimable commentaire. Tes visites sur mon blog sont toujours un grand plaisir pour moi.
Je te souhaite une agréable journée! Bisous.
Comment by Sartenada — December 13, 2013 @ 15:20 |
thanks for sharing – this is truly beautiful!
Comment by Karen — December 13, 2013 @ 15:52 |
Hi Karen.
I am glad that You loved my post. Thank You commenting.
Happy weekday!
Comment by Sartenada — December 14, 2013 @ 12:27 |
I’ve always wanted to visit this famous place but I haven’t been in Finland in the winter for a long time. Your photos and your wife’s video are stunning! Thanks for this wonderful tour at Xmas time! We had “winter weather” here in Florida too this morning, 12 C when we woke up 🙂 Hyvaa viikonloppua!
Comment by tiny lessons blog — December 13, 2013 @ 16:28 |
Hello Tiny lessons blog.
I am happy that You checked the video also. Photos and video complete each others. Thank You. Well, sometimes You should visit there and at the Arctic Circle also. 12 Celsius is not much indeed there. Because my next post will published on Friday just after Xmas, I give to You show to You my posts (2) presenting old Finnish Christmas postcards: Old traditional Finnish Christmas postcards.
Hyvää viikonloppua myös!
Comment by Sartenada — December 14, 2013 @ 12:47 |
I have heard of this snow castle, but I have never seen so many wonderful pictures of the interior. It’s hard for me to imagine all the work that went into making this wonderland. The ice sculptures are beautiful. I can’t help but wonder at how long it takes to build this fantastic structure each year.
Comment by seniorhiker — December 13, 2013 @ 16:59 |
Hi George.
Thank You. To build it requires a lot of work, “sweat” and planning. The town of Kemi is ideal to build it. I am glad that You loved my photos
Happy weekend!
Comment by Sartenada — December 14, 2013 @ 12:53 |
The snow castle looks like a winter wonderland. Thanks for posting.
Comment by Mary Gilmartin — December 13, 2013 @ 17:25 |
Hello Mary.
Thank You for Your comment. I am happy that You love my photos.
Have a great day!
Comment by Sartenada — December 14, 2013 @ 12:54 |
This is amazingly beautiful! Thank you for the beautiful wonderland post, Matti!
Comment by Amy — December 13, 2013 @ 18:15 |
Hi Amy.
I am glad that You loved my photos. Thank You commenting.
Have a great day!
Comment by Sartenada — December 14, 2013 @ 13:00 |
It looks really, really cold!
Comment by wordsfromanneli — December 13, 2013 @ 20:06 |
Hello Anneli.
Thank You for Your comment. Well, cold. Cold is a pure matter of clothing!!! People in Finland knows to dress in layers. That is the keyword.
Have a great weekend.
Comment by Sartenada — December 14, 2013 @ 13:11 |
I really liked the film, I felt like I was travelling with you. The photos were beautiful too. What is this year’s theme going to be?
How many people does it take to create that?
Comment by torontofreelance — December 13, 2013 @ 21:07 |
Hello Micol.
How nice to read that You checked my wife’s video also. Photos and video complete each other nicely. Personally I am proud of my wife’s skill to shoot videos. The theme of 2014 is the secrets of the sea. Sounds great, because it gives free hands to use imagination. How many people is needed to build it, I have no answers. Some detailed info can be found on its official page. Check FAQ-page
Here:
Snow castle (official pages).
Happy weekend!
Comment by Sartenada — December 14, 2013 @ 13:31 |
Secrets of the sea sounds intriguing. Will you be going?
if you do, I’m looking forward to seeing your post.
Comment by torontofreelance — December 15, 2013 @ 21:00 |
Hello Micol.
I am sorry, but this winter it seems that no.
Have a great beginning of the week!
Comment by Sartenada — December 16, 2013 @ 08:16 |
Wow. Very beautiful. Makes the Minnesota ice castle look like a joke!
Comment by chrisciatti — December 13, 2013 @ 22:23 |
Hello Chris.
Thank You for Your visit and comment.
Have a great day!
Comment by Sartenada — December 14, 2013 @ 13:39 |
Amazing! Exquisite artistry in this huge structure. I enjoyed looking at all the features,both in the photos and video.Both were well done – makes it worth while to get up at such an ungodly hour..Can you stay in the castle or do you stay in the wood buildings surrounding it?In the room where there were drinks and snacks, was it warm enough to sit down? I am curious what Anna was lighting candles for. I enjoyed looking at the details.great post, both of you.
Comment by janechese — December 13, 2013 @ 23:24 |
Hi Janechese.
Thank You for Your comment and questions. To start to Your questions, I give here:
Snow castle (official pages).
Many of Your questions have answers in FAQ. Man can stay overnight in special rooms inside the castle. Every year overnights vary between 1000-1400 form 40 countries. Those wooden buildings serve for personnel, café, snacks, storage of cloths, toilets etc. As You saw in some photos on benches and stairs there are reindeer skins. They are warm to sit. What comes to Anja’s lightning candle, it is a habit in Finland when visiting chapels / churches. Man can then remember for example own dead relatives. In snow restaurant man can eat and drink normally as in any other restaurant. In chapel some people get married. In some of my older post I told the story of a couple who married there and then flew to Caribbean to spend honey moon. Exotic!
Happy weekend!
Comment by Sartenada — December 14, 2013 @ 13:59 |
Thanks so much, for your answers.
Comment by janechese — December 16, 2013 @ 03:20 |
You are welcome Janechese.
Have a great beginning of the week!
Comment by Sartenada — December 16, 2013 @ 08:18 |
The details are amazing! And the play of lights on the snow and ice are so beautiful. It’s like a dream one has as a child.
Comment by Letizia — December 14, 2013 @ 01:11 |
Hello Letizia.
How nice to read Your comment. Thank You.
Happy weekend!
Comment by Sartenada — December 14, 2013 @ 14:08 |
I enjoyed your photos of this magical place! I wish that I could visit there. 🙂
Comment by Deb Platt — December 14, 2013 @ 04:09 |
Hi Deb.
Thank You. Who knows; maybe we could visit it at the same time!
Have a great weekend!
Comment by Sartenada — December 14, 2013 @ 14:10 |
Wow! Impresionante! Que lugar incrivel! The giant’s face looked even more menacing with the lights at night. Tem um restaurante ai? Eu gostaria de visitar algum dia. Mas todo ano e’ diferente, nao e’?
Comment by amoralegria — December 14, 2013 @ 06:29 |
Olá Amoralegria.
Obrigado pelo seu comentário. Sim, existe um bom restaurante e um café. Todos os anos, ele tem um novo tema. Você está bem-vinda a visitar o castelo de neve. Se você está vindo dizer-me isso por favor.
Bom Fim de Semana!
Comment by Sartenada — December 14, 2013 @ 14:27 |
What a fascinating place! The skill and creativity of the people who designed and constructed this is astounding. Your excellent photos show us well the setting and interior.
Comment by Marilyn Albright — December 14, 2013 @ 17:52 |
Hello Marilyn.
Thank You for Your praising comment.
Have a wonderful Sunday!
Comment by Sartenada — December 15, 2013 @ 10:07 |
Magical, fantastic, so interesting. I wish I knew how the air felt inside, and the smell and the sound. I can imagine and the video does help. Thanks for sharing your world.
Comment by Wings of Wonder — December 14, 2013 @ 18:02 |
Hi Linda.
Thank for Your comment and questions. Well when coming inside the castle, man felt that inside humidity was higher than outside. The outside temperature was -10ºC / 14.0ºF There was no smell. Sounds in my wife’s video are just as natural as it wasinside. In many cases when You see me shooting photos, You can hear clicking of my camera. No disturbing noises. I hope that You enjoyed the video, because in it there are some scenes which I could not capture with my camera.
Have a lovely Sunday!
Comment by Sartenada — December 15, 2013 @ 10:21 |
Fantastic and amazing place, how my kids would love this 🙂
Comment by surfnslide — December 14, 2013 @ 21:34 |
Hello Andy.
Thank You. I am sure that they would love it. From Kemi to Rovaniemi where is Arctic Circle they could meet Santa and make a reindeer sleigh ride / or a husky sled ride or why not make a snowmobile ride. There are so many winter possibilities.
Have a great Sunday!
Comment by Sartenada — December 15, 2013 @ 10:35 |
This is so amazing! The ice sculptures and the snow reliefs on the walls are beautiful! Your photos are so good that about halfway through, I had to go put on an extra sweater – it was just like being there! You should repost this in August when the weather is hot – it would be like an air-conditioner.
Comment by Ann — December 15, 2013 @ 10:53 |
Hi Ann.
Thank You for Your nice comment. I am happy that You visited in thru my photos and thus You did not have cold!
Happy Sunday!
Comment by Sartenada — December 15, 2013 @ 11:03 |
What a gorgeous and amazing place! Your pictures showing the sculptures and the colors are beautiful and I really liked the video too. It looks like you had a wonderful visit!
Comment by megtraveling — December 15, 2013 @ 14:19 |
Hi Meg.
Thank You for Your visit and commenting my photos and my wife’s video. It was a great pleasure to read it.
Happy Sunday!
Comment by Sartenada — December 15, 2013 @ 14:33 |
Wow,amazing!
Comment by 洋子 — December 15, 2013 @ 16:21 |
こんにちは 洋子.
ありがとうございます.
すばらしい日を過してください。
Comment by Sartenada — December 16, 2013 @ 08:11 |
Hello, thank you for your comment to my blog.
They are very beautiful photos,and they move me.
Kiitos 🙂
Comment by Misa — December 15, 2013 @ 16:50 |
Hello Misa.
Thank You for Your kind comment. I am that You loved my photos.
すばらしい日を過しなさい
Comment by Sartenada — December 16, 2013 @ 08:12 |
Double-like!
Comment by Holistic Wayfarer — December 15, 2013 @ 19:37 |
Hello Holistic Wayfarer.
Thank You; so well said.
Have a great beginning of the week!
Comment by Sartenada — December 16, 2013 @ 08:14 |
Amazing!!
Comment by harubocchan — December 16, 2013 @ 03:11 |
Hi Harubocchan.
Thank You for Your visit and leaving Your comment.
すばらしい日を過しなさい
Comment by Sartenada — December 16, 2013 @ 08:17 |
Amazing photos and beautiful place. 🙂
Comment by nepaliaustralian — December 16, 2013 @ 22:59 |
Hello Nepaliaustralian.
Thank You for Your kind comment.
Have a great day!
Comment by Sartenada — December 17, 2013 @ 08:46 |
I have heard of snow castles. Quebec City also does something similar. Beautiful.
Comment by Honey — December 17, 2013 @ 01:42 |
Hi Honey.
I am glad that You loved this post. Thank You commenting. In winter man can get experiences which are not possible in summer.
Have a wonderful day!
Comment by Sartenada — December 17, 2013 @ 08:48 |
Oh! snow castle is very big !
Ice statues are fine !
Do you look asian here ?
Incidentally
すばらしい日を過しなさい = commander tone
すばらしい日を過してください。 = better
Comment by キース — December 17, 2013 @ 13:50 |
Hello キース.
Thank You. There every time when I have visited there been people from Japan. If You see for example my post from Snow Castle 2012 , You see a very nice young couple from Japan in the photo number 15 and also in photo 26. I gave to this couple the address of my blog, but they never contacted me. Sigh.
If You might plan to visit the Snow Castle, then know that flight duration 10 hours 20 mins between Tyo and Hel. The flight is nonstop and departures are daily. Also Finnair flies from Nagoya daily as also from Osaka daily. From Helsinki to Kemi there are flight and trains. When in Kemi You should visit also Arctic Circle in winter. This is must! Ask me if any questions.
すばらしい日を過してください。!
P.S. JAL flies dail from Tokio.
Comment by Sartenada — December 17, 2013 @ 14:19 |
What a incredible experience you had…this has to go on my bucketlist…thanks for sharing.
Comment by Pride in Photos Photography — December 17, 2013 @ 15:38 |
Hello Pride in Photos Photography.
Thank You for Your praising comment. It is cool place. 🙂
Have a great day!
Comment by Sartenada — December 17, 2013 @ 15:42 |
WOW! BEAUTIFUL PHOTOS!
BE ENCOURAGED! BE BLESSED!
Comment by fgassette — December 17, 2013 @ 15:41 |
Hello fgassette.
I am glad that You love it. Thank You commenting.
Have a lovely day!
Comment by Sartenada — December 17, 2013 @ 15:43 |
Tout à fait exceptionnel ! je n’ai jamais rien vu d’aussi grand et beau construit dans la glace. Tes photos sont superbes ainsi que la vidéo de ton épouse. Ton pays nous réserve bien des surprises, merci et tout de bon pour toi.
Comment by isathreadsoflife — December 17, 2013 @ 19:54 |
Bonjour Isa.
J’suis muet avant ton comentaire louant. Merci beaucoup. Mon coeur chante aussi en lisant que t’as aimé aussi la vidéo de Anja! Pour elle, c’est une évaluation importante.
Je te souhaite un très joyeux Noël déjà maintenant, parce que mon prochain post sera le vendredi après les fêtes de Noël.
Décorations de arbre de Noël 2009
Comment by Sartenada — December 18, 2013 @ 08:41 |
What a fabulous photo-hunt this would be, Sartenada! I would LOVE to see this one day. WOW.
Comment by Ginnie — December 18, 2013 @ 13:52 |
Hi Ginnie.
Thank You for Your visit and nice comment. I am happy that You love my photos.
Have a lovely day!
Comment by Sartenada — December 19, 2013 @ 08:40 |
Love this post!!’
En Orlando florida tienen algo parecido pero mucho más chiquito en el hotel doubletree, y el video es espectacular 🙂
Comment by daniellajoe — December 19, 2013 @ 01:09 |
Hola Daniella.
¡Gracias! Estoy feliz de que mis fotos te gusten.
Que tengas un buen día.
Comment by Sartenada — December 19, 2013 @ 10:49 |
igual 🙂
Comment by daniellajoe — January 3, 2014 @ 17:33 |
Simply amazing! I’ve never seen anything like it. Thanks, Sartenada! Hope you are doing better this month. 😉
Comment by ruthincolorado — December 19, 2013 @ 16:27 |
Hi Ruth.
Thank You commenting this blog. Yes, I feel well and mental forces are back.
Happy holidays!
Comment by Sartenada — December 23, 2013 @ 09:08 |
Wow! This is spectacular. I’ve never seen such a place. Your photos are gorgeous!
Comment by Jennifer's Journal — December 19, 2013 @ 16:54 |
Hello Jennifer.
I am very happy that You loved my photos. Thank You for Your praising comment.
Happy holidays!
Comment by Sartenada — December 23, 2013 @ 09:10 |
¡ que tanta maravilla ! ¿ que son las luces ?
Comment by betunada — December 19, 2013 @ 19:50 |
Hola Betunada.
Gracias, es un placer tener tus comentarios! En cuanto a las luces, no sé nada, lo siento.
¡Buen fin de semana!
Comment by Sartenada — December 20, 2013 @ 10:07 |
todavìa contìnua a ser mooooy enteresante — habia mucho trabajar en hacerlo !
Comment by betunada — December 27, 2013 @ 00:34 |
Eso es Betunada. Muchas gracias.
Comment by Sartenada — December 27, 2013 @ 08:05 |
oh trop bien cette lumière sur cette neige et puis ces sculptures
Comment by l'Angevine — December 20, 2013 @ 16:53 |
Bonjour Angevine.
Merci de m’avoir fait un commentaire. Bisous.
Belle journée.
Comment by Sartenada — December 21, 2013 @ 14:06 |
This is absolutely incredible and beautiful. I understand this is rebuilt each year? I would think with different details and design -? Stunning and great post.
Comment by Lynne Ayers — December 20, 2013 @ 18:06 |
Hello Lynne.
Thank You commenting. Yes, every winter it must be rebuilt. Although it is situated in the North, there is real summer during summer.
Have a wonderful weekend!
Comment by Sartenada — December 21, 2013 @ 14:08 |
Sorry, that may have sounded a bit ignorant – I once overheard someone stating surprise that the world’s glaciers didn’t melt every summer – kind of the reverse of my statement. 😉 I say again, absolutely beautiful.
Comment by Lynne Ayers — December 21, 2013 @ 16:25 |
Hi Lynne.
It is okay. The generally “unknown” fact, maybe in Finland also, that Finland, Sweden, Norway, Brittany, Ireland and France are warmed by the Gulf Stream. From Wikipedia: “The Gulf Stream influences the climate of the east coast of North America from Florida to Newfoundland, and the west coast of Europe”. Without its warmth our country would cold in summer.
In summer 2013 the highest temperature was 30.5ºC / 86.9ºF. in 1981 in Utsjoki (small village) and in winter-38.4ºC / -37.1ºF. The variety is great.
How does Utsjoki seem like? My post from 2012:
Utsjoki.
Is it in the North? Yes. Coordinates are: 69°54′25″N, 27°01′25″E.
Thank You again having interest to my post.
Comment by Sartenada — December 22, 2013 @ 10:18 |
We get those same wide fluctuations in temperatures here also. Thank you for increasing my knowledge about your country. 🙂
Comment by Lynne Ayers — December 22, 2013 @ 16:01 |
What beautiful captures of the snow castle and of light and color, textures and contrasts. Thank you for sharing. Thank you for visiting.
Comment by fotografaire — December 20, 2013 @ 19:40 |
Hi fotografaire.
Very nice comment – thank You leaving it.
Happy weekend!
Comment by Sartenada — December 21, 2013 @ 14:09 |
Bonjour Matti,
Tout ceci est magique !
Merci de nous faire rêver à quelques jours de Noël…
Je te souhaite de très belles fêtes en famille et te dis à bientôt.
Bises
Comment by Marion B. — December 21, 2013 @ 11:17 |
Bonjour Marion.
Mon cœur se réjouit pour ton commentaire et visite!
Un très heureux Noël! pour toi et les tiennes Bisous!
Comment by Sartenada — December 21, 2013 @ 14:15 |
Fascinante y maravilloso el Castillo de Nieve, con bellísimas fotos, sobre todo las de anochecer.
Un fuerte abrazo y FELIZ NAVIDAD desde España
Comment by trapatroles — December 22, 2013 @ 01:05 |
Hola Ramón.
Gracias, es un placer tener tus comentarios! Me algero muchissíma que mis fotos te gusten.
¡Feliz Navidad! Abrazos.
Comment by Sartenada — December 22, 2013 @ 10:25 |
A magical Winter wonderland. Totally amazing and spectacular. Beautiful pictures. Happy Holidays my friend. Wishing you and your family the best of blessings of this season.
Comment by Island Traveler — December 22, 2013 @ 12:27 |
Hello Island Traveler.
I am happy that You visited my post and liked it.
Happy holidays to You and Yours!
Comment by Sartenada — December 22, 2013 @ 14:01 |
Wow – impressive talent! At least the seating isn’t snow or ice; I especially like the ice sculptures – beautiful! Merci, too, for visiting my blog.
Comment by Kim 24/7 in France — December 22, 2013 @ 16:18 |
Hi Kim.
Thank You. Reindeer skins are warm to sit – I have tested.
Happy Holidays!
Comment by Sartenada — December 23, 2013 @ 09:05 |
Amazing! A wonderful adventure indeed! Thanks for sharing it with us in pictures!
Comment by sherijkennedyriverside — December 23, 2013 @ 18:57 |
Hi Sherijkennedyriverside.
How glad I am when I read Your kind comment. Thank You.
Happy holidays!
Comment by Sartenada — December 24, 2013 @ 09:47 |
Thank you for sharing your photos of the snow castle, Sartenada. I hope you and your family have a wonderful Christmas.
Comment by Karen — December 24, 2013 @ 17:16 |
Hello Karen.
Happy Christmas to You and Yours. Thank You visiting my post and leaving Your comment.
Comment by Sartenada — December 25, 2013 @ 09:14 |
Thank you so much for bringing this post to my attention!!!! It is totally breathtaking!!!! My WP “Reader” doesn’t always get the posts in an orderly fashion so I sometimes miss them!!! I am so glad I didn’t, thanks to your link!!! Hugs…………
Comment by treadlemusic — December 27, 2013 @ 15:41 |
Hello Doreen.
Happy, happy when reading that You loved my post. Thank You.
Happy weekend.
Comment by Sartenada — December 28, 2013 @ 09:33 |
You are a very gifted photographer, managing to catch the ‘essence’ of the subject. Each photo is a story in and of itself. Thanks so much for all your sharing of your life and culture that is “in your part of the globe”! Hugs and blessings to you…………………………..
Comment by treadlemusic — December 28, 2013 @ 15:42 |
Ho Doreen.
Well, I do not know, but I try to shoot photos in a way that visitors they themselves get the feeling to be on the site. Thank You for Your hi praising comment. Hugs.
Comment by Sartenada — December 29, 2013 @ 09:28 |
🙂
Comment by treadlemusic — December 29, 2013 @ 14:43 |
simply amazing!
Comment by Gleaner Hall Ltd — December 28, 2013 @ 17:21 |
Hello Gleaner Hall Ltd.
Thank You leaving Your comment.
Happy Sunday!
Comment by Sartenada — December 29, 2013 @ 12:37 |
Wow! Stunning! Great artists.
Great photos, well done, we have taken photos of ice sculptures and know they aren’t easy.
Best wishes of the New Year to you and your family.
Comment by Tokeloshe — December 31, 2013 @ 21:14 |
Hi Tokeloshe.
Thank You. Yes, the fact is that they are not so easy to be photographed indeed.
Have a great start for this New Year.
Comment by Sartenada — January 1, 2014 @ 10:00 |
Outstanding photos and truly a unique adventure. Great post.
Comment by fsutroutbum — January 3, 2014 @ 03:26 |
Hello fsutroutbum.
I am very happy that You loved my photos. Thank You commenting.
Have a great start of this year.
Comment by Sartenada — January 3, 2014 @ 08:29 |
hi matti, again your pictures are beautiful. it is always nice to see parts of your country. the video your wife made is really great, please tell her.
wish you a nice day 🙂
Comment by gogolinchen — January 6, 2014 @ 15:06 |
Hi Sonja.
I’ll tell to my wife that You loved her videos. Thank You for Your kind comment.
Have a wonderful day!
Comment by Sartenada — January 7, 2014 @ 09:42 |
Oh Matti, how beautiful! It is hard for me to imagine how so much beautiful art can be created out of snow and ice. Your photos show off these amazing creations so well! Thanks you for sharing them.
Comment by Heart To Harp — January 12, 2014 @ 02:53 |
How I am Janet when reading Your comment. I am really happy that You visited my post and left Your praising comment.
Comment by Sartenada — January 12, 2014 @ 10:38 |
Parabéns pelas lindas fotos e minuciosa descrição do castelo de neve! O maior Castelo de Neve do mundo ! Gostei muito principalmente de ter descrito em português! Estarei sempre visitando seu site ! Obrigada pelo documentário , pois assim podemos conhecer mais desta cultura ! Fernanda
Comment by Fernanda Rodrigues Barbosa — February 7, 2014 @ 01:47 |
Olá Fernanda.
Muito obrigado pelo seu comentário gentil.
Tenha um bom dia!
Comment by Sartenada — February 7, 2014 @ 08:11 |
Very beautiful！ I have never experienced such a cold place.
Comment by aquacompass7 — March 5, 2014 @ 06:01 |
Hi aquacompass7.
I am glad that You visited the snow castle thru my photos. Thank You leaving Your comment.
Have nice day!
Comment by Sartenada — March 5, 2014 @ 08:08 |
What an astounding structure! The carving so intricate and beautiful.
Comment by Sue Slaght — July 11, 2014 @ 14:18 |
Hi Sue.
I am glad that You checked my post. Last winter we did not visit it, but maybe next winter. Thank You commenting.
Have a nice day!
Comment by Sartenada — July 11, 2014 @ 14:22 |
Fantástico! Meus filhos (são dois meninos, o mais velho com 12 anos e o mais novo com 6 anos) adoraram o Castelo de Neve!!!! É mesmo muito bacana! (Ah, já que está aprendendo português, bacana aqui no Brasil significa legal! Muito bom! Impressionante! 😉
Comment by Josenilton — July 17, 2014 @ 01:23 |
Olá José.
Obrigado pelo seu comentário. O lugar é realmente fantástico e único no mundo. Temos vindo a pensar para visitá-lo no próximo inverno. Obrigado elogiando o meu Português. 🙂 As próximas aulas de português (uma vez por semana) começam em setembro e terminam no próximo ano, em abril, então eu posso escrever melhor Português.
Tenho certeza de que os filhos de Você amam este post. (em espanhol (mas resumo em Português), me desculpe):
O Círculo Polar Ártico no inverno.
Até já!
Comment by Sartenada — July 17, 2014 @ 07:31 |
Absolutely incredible! Adding this to the travel bucketlist for sure!
Comment by Passports And Paperplanes — July 28, 2014 @ 11:06 |
Hi Passports And Paperplanes.
I was sure that You love it. Thank You for Your comment.
Have a great start of new week.
Comment by Sartenada — July 28, 2014 @ 11:10 |
Amazing snow carvings there!
Comment by Jean — July 29, 2014 @ 01:20 |
Hi Jean.
I am glad that You loved them. There is every year a new Snow Castle with a new theme. The place is one of my favorite winter places in Finland. Thank You commenting.
Have a great day!
Comment by Sartenada — July 29, 2014 @ 07:18 |
Wow! I really enjoyed looking at all your beautiful photos! The video was great too! I felt like I was there! Thanks for sharing! 🙂
Comment by Philip Chin — August 26, 2014 @ 18:37 |
Hi Philip.
Thank You Sir for Your kind comment. My wife will be glad when I tell to her that You loved her video.
Have a great day!
Comment by Sartenada — August 27, 2014 @ 07:29 |
Marvelous gallery… Full of white and pure beauty!.
Best wishes, Aquileana 🙂
Comment by Aquileana — October 31, 2014 @ 09:01 |
Hi Aquileana.
There is some magic in the North. I am very glad that You left Your praising comment. Thank You.
Happy weekend!
Comment by Sartenada — October 31, 2014 @ 14:00 |
Beautiful castle! Oh my, it is very impressive but it must be very cold inside the castle 😀
Comment by Indah Susanti — November 20, 2014 @ 13:00 |
Hi Indah.
Thank you for Your comment. There is no cold inside! The temperature is about -2ºC or -5ºC. It is not depending about the outside temperature! My next trip is planned in next February; then it is the best time for a visit.
Have a great day!
Comment by Sartenada — November 20, 2014 @ 13:45 |
Love your Blog.. It feels so cold with that pictures. If I had the chance, I would definiteñy go there. Congrats!
Comment by jorgejugo — December 9, 2014 @ 05:44 |
Hi Jorge.
“Never say never”, let’s hope that someday… Thank You for Your kind comment.
Have a great day!
Comment by Sartenada — December 9, 2014 @ 08:35 |
There is something just magical about snow castles….Wow, they really went out of their way and let their imaginations run free!
Absolutely stunning.
I guess you really have to be bold in order to stay out in the cold but in the end it is very worthwhile!
Great winter memories 🙂
Comment by traveller soul — December 11, 2014 @ 21:35 |
Hello Traveller soul.
I always admire those artists which create ice art I’ll visit the castle next February, which I find the best month for the visit. In Finland we say about cold this way: “Cold is only matter of clothing”. Thank You commenting so nicely.
Have a wonderful day!
Comment by Sartenada — December 12, 2014 @ 08:19 |
Oh Wow! This is amazing!
Comment by Dr Sze Wey Lee — January 18, 2015 @ 02:08 |
Hello Dr Sze Wey Lee.
I am really very happy that You checked “our wintry pride” from my blog. Thank You.
Happy Sunday!
Comment by Sartenada — January 18, 2015 @ 11:59 |
This looks fantastic!
Comment by Turquoise Compass — January 25, 2015 @ 23:54 |
Hi Turquoise Compass.
Not only looking, but it is fantastic. After two weeks, I’ll visit it again. Thank You for Your comment.
Have a great start of new week!
Comment by Sartenada — January 26, 2015 @ 08:15 |
Uffff…. Una Serie Preciosa, Muy Buenas Fotografías… Ha Sido Un Placer Descubrir Tu Blog… Un Saludo.
Comment by JoseRaSan66 — December 24, 2016 @ 14:07 |
Hola Jose.
Me alegra que te haya gustado este post. Muchas gracias por tus palabras.
¡Que tengas un muy buen día!
Comment by Sartenada — December 25, 2016 @ 09:27 |
Me voilà enfin ! Je suis arrivée ici dans votre bel univers qui ressemble à celui de mes parents. On dit ; Les pays chauds sont beaux, mais les pays du grand froid sont tout aussi beaux. Il y’a en plus l’atmosphère féerique de la neige. Le château de neige m’a ravi ! émerveillée ! Magnifique ! Je vais me débrouiller pour aller en Finlande avec ma famille et mon mari aussi quand ce virus sera éradiqué. @ très bientôt OXYGEN-02
Comment by Victorine-J-73320 — March 15, 2021 @ 07:36 |
Bonjour Ruby Rouge.
Je vous remercie pour vos aimables paroles. Bienvenue à visiter mon pays. Certaines personnes aiment les villes, les lacs, la nature, etc. Mon message peut vous indiquer où visiter. Nos endroits préférés sont dans le nord. La région s’appelle la Laponie. Il y a aussi des choses à trouver qui n’existent pas ailleurs!
Je vous souhaite une excellente journée. Matti
Comment by Sartenada — March 15, 2021 @ 08:57 |