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

Should you visit Kemi or Sundborn?

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 Sundborn. 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 Sundborn?

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.

Sundborn

Sundborn is a locality situated in Falun Municipality, Dalarna County, Sweden. Most visitors come to the small town to see the residence of one of Sweden's most loved artists, Carl Larsson, who lived there with his wife Karin, also a well-known artist and designer.

For some great organized tour ideas, see Tours for Outdoor and Nature Lovers in Finland, The Best Adventure Tours to Finland, The Best Family-Friendly Tours to Sweden, and The Best Wildlife Tours to Sweden.

When we compare the travel costs of actual travelers between Kemi and Sundborn, we can see that Kemi is more expensive. And not only is Sundborn much less expensive, but it is actually a significantly cheaper destination. So, traveling to Sundborn would let you spend less money overall. Or, you could decide to spend more money in Sundborn 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 Sundborn.

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

When is the best time to visit Kemi or Sundborn?

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 Sundborn in the Summer?

The summer brings many poeple to Kemi as well as Sundborn.

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

Kemi usually gets less rain in July than Sundborn. Kemi gets 50 mm (2 in) of rain, while Sundborn receives 76 mm (3 in) of rain this time of the year.

Should I visit Kemi or Sundborn in the Autumn?

Both Sundborn and Kemi are popular destinations to visit in the autumn with plenty of activities.

The weather in Kemi can be very cold. Kemi is much colder than Sundborn in the autumn. The daily temperature in Kemi averages around 2°C (36°F) in October, and Sundborn fluctuates around 6°C (44°F).

In October, Kemi usually receives more rain than Sundborn. Kemi gets 64 mm (2.5 in) of rain, while Sundborn receives 53 mm (2.1 in) of rain each month for the autumn.

Should I visit Kemi or Sundborn in the Winter?

Both Sundborn and Kemi during the winter are popular places to visit.

Be prepared for some very cold days in Sundborn. It's quite cold in Kemi in the winter. In the winter, Kemi is much colder than Sundborn. Typically, the winter temperatures in Kemi in January average around -12°C (10°F), and Sundborn averages at about -6°C (20°F).

Kemi usually gets more rain in January than Sundborn. Kemi gets 44 mm (1.7 in) of rain, while Sundborn receives 40 mm (1.6 in) of rain this time of the year.

Should I visit Kemi or Sundborn in the Spring?

The spring attracts plenty of travelers to both Kemi and Sundborn.

Sundborn can get quite cold in the spring. Be prepared for some very cold days in Kemi. In April, Kemi is generally much colder than Sundborn. Daily temperatures in Kemi average around -1°C (31°F), and Sundborn fluctuates around 4°C (40°F).

In April, Kemi usually receives less rain than Sundborn. Kemi gets 29 mm (1.1 in) of rain, while Sundborn receives 38 mm (1.5 in) of rain each month for the spring.

Typical Weather for Sundborn and Kemi