Place to visit
Sampo, Finland: what it is and when to go
Sampo is an icebreaker built in 1961 in Finland (Kemi). Interests: History. The best time to visit is December to March and June to September. In June there are 21 h 38 of daylight, and in December, 2 h 21. Here is what it is, where it lies, when to come, how to get there and what else is nearby to turn it into a trip.
In a nutshell
- What it is
- Icebreaker built in 1961 · History
- Where
- Finland
- Best time
- December to March and June to September.
- Nearest airport
- OUL Oulu / Oulunsalo, 90 km as the crow flies
- Coordinates
- 65.65973, 24.51469
What it is and where
Sampo is an icebreaker built in 1961 in Finland (Kemi).
It is in Kemi, where this site lists 19 more places to see, 8.7 km from the centre.
Its coordinates are 65.65973, 24.51469; the nearest main airport is Oulu Airport (OUL, Oulu / Oulunsalo), 90 km as the crow flies. How to get around Finland (train, car, bus) is covered in its country guide.
Where it is (opens in a new tab)Directions (opens in a new tab)
It is one of the History places in Finland. In Kokai it is already on your trip map next to the places you save yourself, and it goes into a day's plan with one tap.
When to go
The best time to visit Sampo is December to March and June to September.
- JanBest time4:05
- FebBest time7:48
- MarBest time11:10
- AprPossible14:52
- MayPossible18:30
- JunBest time21:38
- JulBest time20:05
- AugBest time16:23
- SepBest time12:39
- OctPossible9:04
- NovBetter not5:19
- DecBest time2:21
Best timePossibleBetter notHours of daylight
In June there are 21 h 38 of daylight, and in December, 2 h 21. Daylight hours are calculated from the site's latitude for the 15th of each month; when planning a full day on foot they matter as much as the weather.
When to go to Finland in general, with its festivals and peak seasons, is in its country guide.
Before you go to Finland
To enter Finland there are 6 things to sort out before you leave, starting with “Valid Spanish ID card (DNI) or passport”: they are all, with their deadlines, in the Finland checklist. Currency: Euro (EUR); plugs: Type C and F · 230 V · 50 Hz (the same plug as in Spain); emergencies: 112.
In Kokai you tick off the checklist inside your trip, and each item reminds you when it is time to do it.
What is nearby
- TuomilahtiBay2.4 km
- Veitsiluoto ChurchChurch in Kemi, Finland7.2 km
- Kemi Gemstone GalleryBuilding in Kemi, Finland8.2 km
- Kemi ChurchChurch building in Kemi, Finland8.4 km
- Kemi Historical MuseumMuseum8.7 km
Distances are as the crow flies. Everything else is in the Finland guide.
More in Finland: History
- Suomenlinna: sea fortress by Helsinki, Finland
- Petäjävesi Old Church: church building in Petäjävesi, Finland
- Sammallahdenmäki: Bronze Age archaeological site in Rauma, Finland
- Verla: Finnish UNESCO world heritage site
- Old Rauma: old town of the city of Rauma, Finland
- Aalto University: Finnish university
Every Finland place under History, each with its season, is on its page.
Frequently asked questions
What is Sampo?
It is an icebreaker built in 1961 in Finland.
When is the best time to visit Sampo?
December to March and June to September. In June there are 21 h 38 of daylight, and in December, 2 h 21.
How do you get to Sampo?
The nearest main airport is Oulu Airport (OUL), 90 km as the crow flies. From there, directions opens the route on the map, and how to get around Finland is explained in its country guide.
How do I add it to my trip?
With one tap. In Kokai it is already on the Finland map, next to the places you save yourself: add it to a day's plan, give it a time and, if you like, get a reminder when you pass nearby.
What else is around here?
Nearby you have Tuomilahti, Veitsiluoto Church, Kemi Gemstone Gallery. The rest is in the Finland guide.
Keep reading
- Kemi19 places to see in and around Kemi, Finland: Bothnian Bay National Park, Kemi Church, Kemi Art Museum. Best time: December to March and June to September.
- History178 places for history in Finland, from Suomenlinna to spots hardly anyone knows. Best time: December to March and June to September. Each with its own season by altitu
- FinlandBefore travelling to Finland: 6 things worth sorting out, each with its deadline. For Spanish citizens, a Spanish ID card (DNI) is enough to get in.
- Where to travelPick what you fancy (mountains, beaches, museums…) and the months you have free, and Kokai tells you which countries to go to and what to see there.
Data from OpenStreetMap, licensed under the ODbL, and from Wikidata, CC0. More about Sampo on Wikipedia). Daylight hours are calculated from the latitude. More in credits.