Our location with excellent transport connections offers a perfect stop for travelers driving to the fells. Read below for the best tips on why you should stop in Kemi!
Dining Options
When hunger strikes or you need a coffee break, Kemi’s city center offers a variety of options. Kemi’s oldest café, Kahvila Konditoria Miorita, invites you to taste traditional baked goods on-site or to take away. Just a few minutes from the highway, you’ll find Restaurant Ankkuri’s delicious lunch buffet, Puistopaviljonki’s famous pizzas, a buffet with Finnish, Chinese, Vietnamese, or Thai dishes, and the Hertta Sky café on the top floor of the city hall.
Inner Harbor Experiences
Located near the city center, the Inner Harbor offers fantastic experiences for travelers both in summer and winter. In Kemi, you can walk several kilometers along the seafront. In winter, the sunlit trails and walking paths start from there, running along the sea ice and nearby archipelago, offering breathtaking views and fresh air. The Inner Harbor is often called the city’s living room in summer. The Inner Harbor has several charming restaurants and cafés, as well as an ice cream kiosk in the best location in the city. You can spend the day playing mini-golf, enjoying live music, or exploring the free cultural attraction, the old smokehouse of Yli-Jaakheikki from 1796. The Inner Harbor is also the departure point for Kemi’s island cruises. There are plenty of activities for children at the Inner Harbor. On a warm summer day, head to the nearby shallow and sandy beach at Mansikkanokka. On the other side of the Inner Harbor is the nearby island of Kiikeli, where Lapland cows and adorable calves graze during the summer.
Year-round LumiLinna area and glass seaside accommodation
In winter, LumiLinna Winter Park is a snowy wonderland for the whole family, open daily and offering unforgettable experiences for all ages. At the Winter Park, you can enjoy fun slides, a mysterious snow labyrinth, and many other exciting activities. Between adventures, you can enjoy refreshments at the LumiLinna restaurant or café and shop for souvenirs. The LumiLinna area also features the year-round SnowExperience365 and the stunning Gemstone Exhibition opening in March.
Surprise your loved one with an unforgettable stay and enjoy the stunning glass villas at Kemi’s LumiLinna.
Icebreaker Sampo and Arctic Cruises
The icebreaker Sampo and Arctic cruises invite you to experience an unforgettable adventure on the frozen Gulf of Bothnia in Kemi. The cruises include ice floating, ice walking, and a diploma.
Cultural Activities
Kemi offers a variety of cultural experiences for the whole family. The Kemi Cultural Center houses free museums, such as the Kemi Art Museum, Historical Museum, and Comic Center, offering plenty to see and do. The traditional Kinopirtti cinema and Kemi Theater in the city center are easily accessible whether you’re traveling by train, bus, or car. Both offer quality entertainment for all ages. For music lovers, Kemi offers a wide range of concerts, from church concerts to light music gigs. You can check the current events and exhibitions in the event calendar.
Relaxing and Sports Facilities
Kemi Arena is a versatile sports center where you can book lanes for bowling, tennis, and badminton. The arena also serves as a venue for various sports events, such as futsal and floorball games, as well as concerts and other events. During your activities, you can refresh yourself at Cafe Arena, which offers a wide selection of refreshments and treats.
Kemi Swimming Hall offers refreshing water experiences in its pools, including a leisure pool with water massage points and bubble benches. Children and young people can enjoy the water slide and climbing wall. The swimming hall also has a gym where you can keep fit.
