Lapland district, Lapland, Finland

Places to visit near Kemi

Kemi is a town in Lapland district, Lapland, Finland, home to about 22,641 people. Within 50 km by road there are 136 places to visit — 95 rivers, islands & mangroves, 22 lakes, dams & reservoirs, 5 churches and 2 beaches & coast. The must-see places are SnowCastle of Kemi (1 km), Sampo (11 km) and Iso Karsikkojärvi (43 km).

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Kemi, Lapland
Kemi, Lapland district, Lapland, Finland. Photo: Wikimedia Commons.

Kemi at a glance

Location
Lapland district, Lapland, Finland
Population
about 22,641
Coordinates
65.7364° N, 24.5637° E
Places within 50 km
136 (4 must-see)
Best time to visit
September to February for rivers, islands & mangroves; August to December when reservoirs are full and gates may open for lakes, dams & reservoirs; year-round for churches

Top places to visit near Kemi

Ranked by how worth the drive they are from Kemi: must-see places and the closest well-loved spots first. Open a place for photos, today’s visitor status, timings and directions.

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Things to see near Kemi, by type

Rivers, islands & mangroves near Kemi

109 rivers, islands & mangroves within 100 km of Kemi. The closest is Kojukallio (2 km). Best time: september to february.

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Lakes, dams & reservoirs near Kemi

75 lakes, dams & reservoirs within 100 km of Kemi. The closest is Takajärvi (3 km). Best time: august to december when reservoirs are full and gates may open.

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Churches near Kemi

7 churches within 100 km of Kemi. The closest is Kemin Helluntaiseurakunta (1 km). Best time: year-round.

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Beaches & coast near Kemi

6 beaches & coast within 100 km of Kemi. The closest is Tuomilahti (8 km). Best time: october to march.

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Museums near Kemi

5 museums within 100 km of Kemi. The closest is Kemi Art Museum (1 km); the best-known is SnowCastle of Kemi (1 km). Best time: year-round.

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Forts & heritage near Kemi

3 forts & heritage within 100 km of Kemi. The closest is Kemi Snowcastle (1 km). Best time: october to february.

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A one-day trip from Kemi

5 of the best places within 60 km, in driving order so you don’t double back: about 6 km on the road.

  1. Start in Kemi
  2. 1 km Kemi Art Museum · museum, Lapland
  3. 1 km Kemi Historical Museum · museum, Lapland
  4. 1 km Kemin Kirkko · church, Lapland
  5. 1 km SnowCastle of Kemi · museum, North Ostrobothnia
  6. 1 km Kemin Helluntaiseurakunta · church, Lapland
  7. 1 km Back to Kemi

Plan a longer trip from Kemi — the planner adds a place to stay each night and keeps the route to one loop.

From travellers near Kemi

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How to reach Kemi

    All places near Kemi by distance

    Within 15 km of Kemi

    15–50 km — half-day trips

    50–100 km — one-day trips

    • Aapajärvi · lake · North Ostrobothnia · ~52 km · Must-see
    • Myllyjärvi · lake · Norrbotten County · ~53 km · Must-see
    • Hirvijärvi · lake · Norrbotten County · ~56 km · Must-see
    • Keskijärvi · lake · Norrbotten County · ~62 km · Must-see
    • Långträsket · lake · Norrbotten County · ~64 km · Must-see
    • Lompolojärvi · lake · Norrbotten County · ~69 km · Must-see
    • Korpijärvi · lake · Norrbotten County · ~69 km · Must-see
    • Matojärvi · lake · Norrbotten County · ~71 km · Must-see
    • Tangonsaari · river spot · North Ostrobothnia · ~71 km · Must-see
    • Pirriläjärvi · lake · Norrbotten County · ~71 km · Must-see
    • Matturijärvi · lake · Norrbotten County · ~72 km · Must-see
    • Lammijärvi · lake · Norrbotten County · ~73 km · Must-see
    • Local History Museum of Ii · church · North Ostrobothnia · ~74 km · Must-see
    • Röyttä · river spot · North Ostrobothnia · ~74 km · Must-see
    • Illinsaari · river spot · North Ostrobothnia · ~74 km · Must-see
    • Lammi · lake · Norrbotten County · ~74 km · Must-see
    • Sorttijärvi · lake · Norrbotten County · ~76 km · Must-see
    • Satakari · river spot · North Ostrobothnia · ~76 km · Must-see
    • Haukijärvi · lake · Norrbotten County · ~76 km · Must-see
    • Kriisi · river spot · North Ostrobothnia · ~78 km · Must-see
    • Oulu 2 · beach · North Ostrobothnia · ~78 km · Must-see
    • Vuomajärvi · lake · Norrbotten County · ~79 km · Must-see
    • Södra Kallträsket · lake · Norrbotten County · ~80 km · Must-see
    • Oijärvi · lake · North Ostrobothnia · ~80 km · Must-see
    • Koutojärvi · lake · Norrbotten County · ~81 km · Must-see
    • Sammakkojärvi · lake · Norrbotten County · ~81 km · Must-see
    • Norra Kallträsket · lake · Norrbotten County · ~81 km · Must-see
    • Länsiletto · river spot · North Ostrobothnia · ~82 km · Must-see
    • Tröskpotten · lake · Norrbotten County · ~82 km · Must-see
    • Ryssgraven · fort · Norrbotten County · ~82 km · Must-see
    • Penikkajärvi · lake · Norrbotten County · ~83 km · Must-see
    • Bodträsket · lake · Norrbotten County · ~83 km · Must-see
    • Klovatjärnen · lake · Norrbotten County · ~83 km · Must-see
    • Kerunki · lake · Norrbotten County · ~83 km · Must-see
    • Karhujärvi · lake · Norrbotten County · ~83 km · Must-see
    • Saarijärvi · lake · Norrbotten County · ~84 km · Must-see
    • Rivinletto · river spot · North Ostrobothnia · ~84 km · Must-see
    • Kenkäjärvi · lake · Norrbotten County · ~85 km · Must-see
    • Pallakkajärvi · lake · Norrbotten County · ~85 km · Must-see
    • Iso-Miehikkä · river spot · North Ostrobothnia · ~87 km · Must-see

    Count by type (within 100 km)

    Places near Kemi by type
    TypeWithin 50 kmWithin 100 kmNearest
    Rivers, islands & mangroves95109Kojukallio (2 km)
    Lakes, dams & reservoirs2275Takajärvi (3 km)
    Churches57Kemin Helluntaiseurakunta (1 km)
    Beaches & coast26Tuomilahti (8 km)
    Museums55Kemi Art Museum (1 km)
    Other attractions44Elävä Lähde (6 km)
    Forts & heritage13Kemi Snowcastle (1 km)
    Parks11Meripuisto (1 km)
    Wildlife, forests & gardens11Haparanda Skärgård (49 km)

    Kemi: questions travellers ask

    What are the best places to visit near Kemi?

    SnowCastle of Kemi (museum, about 1 km), Sampo (attraction, about 11 km), Kemi Art Museum (museum, about 1 km), Kemi Historical Museum (museum, about 1 km), Kemin Helluntaiseurakunta (church, about 1 km), Kemin Kirkko (church, about 1 km).

    How many tourist places are there within 50 km of Kemi?

    136 places on Spotwander: 95 rivers, islands & mangroves, 22 lakes, dams & reservoirs, 5 churches, 2 beaches & coast, 5 museums.

    Which is the nearest river spot to Kemi?

    Kojukallio, about 2 km by road; Sahansaari (3 km) is next.

    Which is the nearest lake to Kemi?

    Takajärvi, about 3 km by road; Makeanveden Allas (7 km) is next.

    Which is the nearest church to Kemi?

    Kemin Helluntaiseurakunta, about 1 km by road; Kemin Kirkko (1 km) is next.

    What is a good one-day trip from Kemi?

    Start in Kemi, visit Kemi Art Museum, then Kemi Historical Museum, then Kemin Kirkko, then SnowCastle of Kemi, then Kemin Helluntaiseurakunta, and drive back — about 6 km by road in all.

    What is the best time to visit places near Kemi?

    September to February for rivers, islands & mangroves; August to December when reservoirs are full and gates may open for lakes, dams & reservoirs; year-round for churches.

    Towns near Kemi

    Sources: places from OpenStreetMap contributors, Wikidata and GeoNames; Kemi’s location and population from GeoNames; see also Kemi on Wikipedia. Data sources & credits.