Kemi

Finland, Europe

Kemi is a captivating town in Finland known for its unique attractions, most notably the SnowCastle, an architecturally stunning castle made entirely of snow and ice, rebuilt every winter. Visitors can explore ice sculptures, dine in the ice restaurant, and enjoy winter activities like snowmobiling and husky sledding. In summer, Kemi offers beautiful cruises on the Gulf of Bothnia. This vibrant town perfectly blends winter wonderland and summer maritime adventures, making it an appealing destination year-round.

Quick facts

Target stay

3-5 days

Type

Town

Vibe

Other

Airport

Kemi Tornio

Known for

Beach

Hiking

Leisure

Wildlife

Best time to visit
Jan
Feb
Mar
Apr
May
Jun
Jul
Aug
Sep
Oct
Nov
Dec

8 Best Things to Do in Kemi

1

Est. 2 hrs

Seasonal

Family-friendly

Visit the SnowCastle of Kemi

Explore the stunning ice architecture and sculptures.

No booking required
2

Est. 3 hrs

Seasonal

Family-friendly

Take a Snowmobile Safari

Experience the thrill of snowmobiling in the Arctic.

Booking required
3

Est. 4 hrs

Seasonal

Family-friendly

Explore Kemi's Icebreaker Sampo

Cruise on a historic icebreaker ship in the Gulf.

Booking required
4

Est. 1.5 hrs

Year round

Family-friendly

Visit the Kemi Gemstone Gallery

Discover stunning gems and minerals from around the world.

No booking required
5

Est. 2 hrs

Seasonal

Family-friendly

Walk through Kemi's SnowPark

Enjoy winter activities in a magical snowy landscape.

No booking required
6

Est. 1 hr

Seasonal

Family-friendly

Experience the Midnight Sun

Witness the sun never setting in summer.

No booking required
7

Est. < 1 hr

Year round

Family-friendly

Visit the Kemi Church

Admire the unique architecture and beautiful interior.

No booking required
8

Est. 2 hrs

Seasonal

Family-friendly

Attend Kemi's Christmas Market

Shop and enjoy festive activities during the holidays.

No booking required

Need to know, before you go

Country info

Tipping

Included in bill

Tapwater

Generally safe to drink

Safety

1 2 3 4 5

High

LGBTQ+ safety score

9 (#13 globally)

Cost

Expensive

Currency

Euro

Majority religion

Christian

Language

Finnish

(50-80% speak English)

Best dishes to try

Rye Bread

VE

Traditional Finnish dark bread. (National dish)

Karjalanpiirakka

V

Karelian pasty with rice filling.

Kalakukko

Fish pie made with rye crust.

Reindeer Stew

Hearty stew made with reindeer meat.

Salmon Soup

Creamy soup with salmon and potatoes.

Phrases to learn

English

Finnish

Hello

Hei

(Hey)

Yes/No

Kylla / Ei

(Kew-lah / Ey)

Thank you

Kiitos

(Kee-tohs)

Excuse me

Anteeksi

(Ahn-tek-see)

How much?

Kuinka paljon?

(Kween-kah pahl-yon)