Kemijärvi
Exploring hidden happiness
Kemijärvi is a charming town featuring pristine lakes, vast forests, and breathtaking fell landscapes in the heart of Finnish Lapland.
Uniquely surrounded by lakes on all sides, the town center extends to a gorgeous sand beach, various hiking trails and several resorts offering accommodation, bike rental, and program services.
In Kemijärvi, nature lovers can easily combine art, culture, and history with their outdoor vacation.
Tourism hubs Suomutunturi and Pyhätunturi find some 40 minutes drive from town, featuring great variety of trails and tourist services all year round.
Uniquely surrounded by lakes on all sides, the town center extends to a gorgeous sand beach, various hiking trails and several resorts offering accommodation, bike rental, and program services.
In Kemijärvi, nature lovers can easily combine art, culture, and history with their outdoor vacation.
Tourism hubs Suomutunturi and Pyhätunturi find some 40 minutes drive from town, featuring great variety of trails and tourist services all year round.
Arrival
The Santa Claus Express run by VR provides a comfortable journey from Helsinki to Kemijärvi as the direct overnight connection departs daily on both directions. Ask also for the convenient car-carrier that allows your car onboard. For those flying in, Rovaniemi Airport is just an hour away, making it easy to reach Kemijärvi by rental car or bus. From Kemijärvi, you can reach the nearby villages and ski resorts Suomutunturi and Pyhätunturi by bus. Bus tickets and routes finds on Matkahuolto website.
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