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Things to see in Kemi (Finland): 19 places and when to go
Kemi is a town in Finland, and this site lists 19 places in and around it, mainly Hiking (7), Temples (4), Museums and art (4). The best known are Bothnian Bay National Park, Kemi Church and Kemi Art Museum. The best time to come is December to March and June to September; also possible: April to May and October. In June there are 21 h 43 of daylight, and in December, 2 h 16. Here is what there is, when to go, how to get there and what else is nearby.
In a nutshell
- Where
- Finland · 65.7333, 24.5817
- Places
- 19 places on this site, in the town and around it.
- What people come for
- Hiking (7) · Temples (4) · Museums and art (4) · Nature (2) · Wildlife (2) · With kids (1)
- Best time
- December to March and June to September.
- Also possible
- April to May and October.
- Nearest airport
- OUL Oulu / Oulunsalo, 96 km as the crow flies
What to see in Kemi
The places in and around Kemi, best known first, each with its own page: what it is, when to go and what is next to it. Distances are from the centre, as the crow flies.
- Bothnian Bay National ParkNational park in Lapland, Finland17 km
- Kemi ChurchChurch building in Kemi, Finland848 m
- Kemi Art MuseumMuseum1.1 km
- Veitsiluoto ChurchChurch in Kemi, Finland6.8 km
- Kemi Gemstone GalleryBuilding in Kemi, Finland1.4 km
- Keminmaa New ChurchChurch building in Keminmaa, Finland9.0 km
- Simo ChurchChurch building in Simo, Finland17 km
- Kemi Historical MuseumMuseum1.1 km
- TuomilahtiBay6.5 km
- Valmarin museoMuseum6.7 km
- KallaHiking22 km
- KaltiolampiHiking22 km
- KoivuselkäHiking29 km
- KokkoHiking23 km
- Kotieläinpuisto ArkadiaWith kids · Wildlife11 km
- Martimo-ojan niittytupaHiking28 km
- SampoIcebreaker built in 19618.7 km
- SaunasaariHiking27 km
- Vähä-HuituriHiking15 km
When to go to Kemi
The best time to visit Kemi is December to March and June to September; also possible: April to May and October. This comes from its own places: a month counts as the town's best time when it is the best time for half of what there is to see.
- JanBest time4:03
- FebBest time7:47
- MarBest time11:10
- AprPossible14:53
- MayPossible18:32
- JunBest time21:43
- JulBest time20:08
- AugBest time16:24
- SepBest time12:39
- OctPossible9:04
- NovBetter not5:17
- DecBest time2:16
Best timePossibleBetter notHours of daylight
In June there are 21 h 43 of daylight, and in December, 2 h 16. In June, 19 of the 19 places are at their best.
When to go to Finland in general, with its festivals and peak seasons, is in its country guide.
Getting to Kemi
The nearest main airport is Oulu Airport (OUL, Oulu / Oulunsalo), 96 km as the crow flies. How to get around Finland (train, car, bus) is in its country guide, and what to sort out before you leave is in its checklist.
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Other towns nearby
- Tornio6 places23 km
- Haukipudas12 places71 km
- Hailuoto6 places81 km
- Oulu30 places91 km
- Rovaniemi17 places99 km
- Liminka9 places112 km
And all of Finland, in its country guide.
Frequently asked questions
What is there to see in Kemi?
The best known: Bothnian Bay National Park, Kemi Church, Kemi Art Museum, Veitsiluoto Church, Kemi Gemstone Gallery. In all, 19 places in the town and around it, all on your trip map from day one.
When is the best time to visit Kemi?
December to March and June to September; also possible: April to May and October. In June there are 21 h 43 of daylight, and in December, 2 h 16.
How do you get to Kemi?
The nearest main airport is Oulu Airport (OUL), 96 km away. From there, directions opens the route on the map.
How do I add it to my trip?
Create a trip with Kemi as the destination and these 19 places are on your map, each with its category. The ones you like go into a day's plan with one tap, and Kokai reminds you when you pass nearby.
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