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Enjoying good life

Kemijärvi is a small northern town, where the Arctic Circle runs along the peaceful lakeland of Lapland. Traffic jams do not reach here. In the open landscape, by the clear waters, happiness is a natural state of being. It reaches you unnoticed and brings a smile to your face.

We invite and welcome you to the village to experience the culture and set the table with the bounty of the wilderness. And after the day’s adventures are adventured, we’ll tuck you into bed in a place where the traffic noise won’t disturb!

Best at Kemijärvi

Experience a nightless night on Lapland’s lakes

The blue sky reflects off the lake’s mirrored surface. At the dock’s nook, you can dip your toes in the water and take a deep breath. There’s no rush: there’s light all around the clock and soon the fish will feed again. While you wait, you can seek new perspectives: paddle a canoe into the middle of the lake or climb to the top of the fells, where the only scent is fresh, clean air. A picnic is a toast to the sun that never sets! Read more about what our region has to offer here.

Travel guide summer – autumn 2025

The Kemijärvi Travel Guide Summer – Autumn 2025 highlights the season’s best activities, events, and local services, helping you make the most of Kemijärvi’s summer wonderland and autumstime charm. Discover the authentic Lapland experience here! Read the Summer – Autumn 2025 guide.

Get out into the countryside to admire the views!

Go on a day trip into nature. Kemijärvi has several nature trails and viewpoints with stunning scenery along the way. Visit the Kotavaara observation tower or the sacred Ämmänvaara. They are absolute musts for lovers of open landscapes. Try also the Juuvaara hiking trail or the Pöylilövaara hiking and mountain bike trail in the Kemijärvi city centre area.

Stay in the embrace of lakes, fells and village

Choose a hotel, holiday cottage, camping site or even an idyllic village manor in Tapionniemi. Suomu and Pyhä cottages offer peace and comfort surrounded by nature. Stay near the beach and experience the power of the northern light, silence and good sleep in the middle of the most beautiful Lapland. Read more about our different accommodation options here!

take a happy trip

Kemijärvi is located in the heart of Finland – centrally positioned near the population centers of Northern Finland and the main attractions of Lapland.

Kemijärvi is easy to reach by train, plane, bus, or car. Local transportation is also convenient, and there are plenty of services available!