A Travel Price Comparison for Families, Couples, and Backpackers Kemi vs. Linkoping for Vacations, Tours, and Honeymoons

Should you visit Kemi or Linkoping?

Which is cheaper to visit? Which is more expensive for vacation?

Which city should you visit? Read on to compare the activities as well as the prices of travel for Kemi and Linkoping. We'll break down costs for accommodation, food, transportation and more to help you learn more about these two destinations. Then, you can figure out if either of these two places are accessible based on your travel budget, schedule, and interests. So, let's dig into it.

Where Should I go: Kemi or Linkoping?

Kemi

Kemi is a town on Bothnian Bay in Lapland, Finland. It's known for the massive Sampo icebreaker, a giant ship built to ply the Arctic waters. The main economic activity in Kemi is centered on two large paper and wood pulp mills and on the only chromium mine in Europe. Kemi also has a claim to fame as the home of the world's largest snow castle (reconstructed every year with a different design). The SnowCastle is usually located at the inner harbor of Kemi.

Linkoping

Linkoping is in the northern portion of the Gotaland region and is the capital of Ostergotland county. The city has all of the amenities of a larger city, but manages to maintain the feel and atmosphere of a quaint small town. This is mainly due to the lack of tall buildings within the city limits. Building height is restricted by the nearby military airfield, so Linkoping has a cosy ambiance that leads you to believe that you're somewhere hidden away. The university that is located here also helps create the feel of a college town. The students are well integrated into city life and help bring energy and entertainment to town, both in the form of cultural events during the day as well and an active night life in the evening.

For some great organized tour ideas, see Tours for Outdoor and Nature Lovers in Finland, The Best Adventure Tours to Finland, The Best One-Week (7-Day) Tours from Stockholm, and The Best 10-Day Tours from Stockholm.

When we compare the travel costs of actual travelers between Kemi and Linkoping, we can see that Kemi is more expensive. And not only is Linkoping much less expensive, but it is actually a significantly cheaper destination. So, traveling to Linkoping would let you spend less money overall. Or, you could decide to spend more money in Linkoping and be able to afford a more luxurious travel style by staying in nicer hotels, eating at more expensive restaurants, taking tours, and experiencing more activities. The same level of travel in Kemi would naturally cost you much more money, so you would probably want to keep your budget a little tighter in Kemi than you might in Linkoping.

If you're trying to decide if either of these two destinations are within your price range, also see Is Kemi Expensive? and Is Linkoping Expensive?.

Which is Bigger, Kemi or Linkoping?

Linkoping has a larger population, and is about 4 times larger than the population of Kemi. When comparing the sizes of Kemi and Linkoping, keep in mind that a larger population does not always imply the destination has more attractions or better activities. So, always research the type of place that you want to visit along with the activities and attractions that interest you.

When is the best time to visit Kemi or Linkoping?

Both places have a temperate climate with four distinct seasons. As both cities are in the northern hemisphere, summer is in July and winter is in January.

Should I visit Kemi or Linkoping in the Summer?

Both Linkoping and Kemi during the summer are popular places to visit.

In July, Kemi is generally cooler than Linkoping. Daily temperatures in Kemi average around 15°C (60°F), and Linkoping fluctuates around 17°C (63°F).

In Linkoping, it's very sunny this time of the year. It's quite sunny in Kemi. In the summer, Kemi often gets more sunshine than Linkoping. Kemi gets 304 hours of sunny skies this time of year, while Linkoping receives 214 hours of full sun.

Kemi usually gets less rain in July than Linkoping. Kemi gets 50 mm (2 in) of rain, while Linkoping receives 66 mm (2.6 in) of rain this time of the year.

Should I visit Kemi or Linkoping in the Autumn?

The autumn attracts plenty of travelers to both Kemi and Linkoping.

Be prepared for some very cold days in Kemi. Kemi is much colder than Linkoping in the autumn. The daily temperature in Kemi averages around 2°C (36°F) in October, and Linkoping fluctuates around 8°C (46°F).

Kemi usually receives around the same amount of sunshine as Linkoping during autumn. Kemi gets 82 hours of sunny skies, while Linkoping receives 80 hours of full sun in the autumn.

In October, Kemi usually receives more rain than Linkoping. Kemi gets 64 mm (2.5 in) of rain, while Linkoping receives 44 mm (1.7 in) of rain each month for the autumn.

Should I visit Kemi or Linkoping in the Winter?

The winter brings many poeple to Kemi as well as Linkoping.

Linkoping can be very cold during winter. Kemi can get quite cold in the winter. In the winter, Kemi is much colder than Linkoping. Typically, the winter temperatures in Kemi in January average around -12°C (10°F), and Linkoping averages at about -3°C (28°F).

In the winter, Kemi often gets less sunshine than Linkoping. Kemi gets 19 hours of sunny skies this time of year, while Linkoping receives 32 hours of full sun.

Kemi usually gets more rain in January than Linkoping. Kemi gets 44 mm (1.7 in) of rain, while Linkoping receives 35 mm (1.4 in) of rain this time of the year.

Should I visit Kemi or Linkoping in the Spring?

Both Linkoping and Kemi are popular destinations to visit in the spring with plenty of activities.

Kemi can be very cold during spring. In April, Kemi is generally much colder than Linkoping. Daily temperatures in Kemi average around -1°C (31°F), and Linkoping fluctuates around 6°C (42°F).

Kemi usually receives more sunshine than Linkoping during spring. Kemi gets 194 hours of sunny skies, while Linkoping receives 157 hours of full sun in the spring.

In April, Kemi usually receives around the same amount of rain as Linkoping. Kemi gets 29 mm (1.1 in) of rain, while Linkoping receives 31 mm (1.2 in) of rain each month for the spring.

Typical Weather for Linkoping and Kemi