Things to do in Kemi
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Jalokibigalleria
The Jalokibigalleria, in an old seaside customs house, has an internationally notable collection of over 3000 beautiful, rare stones and jewellery, including a crown made using a design that was meant for the short-lived king of Finland. The crown was made in the 1980s by the gallery's founder, who created the 'first and only' crown of the king of Finland from original drawings. Sheets translated into various languages guide you in an offbeat manner around the exhibits, which include replicas of the world's most famous diamonds, and a solid dose of Finnish humour.
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Sampo Tours
The highlight of a visit to Kemi in winter is a trip aboard the Sampo, the only Arctic icebreaker in the world that accepts passengers. The four-hour cruise includes ice swimming in special drysuits, as well as a walk on the ice - a remarkable experience.
The best time to go is when the ice is thickest, which is usually in March. Contact Sampo Tours. Departures are from Ajos Harbour, 15km south of Kemi, where you'll also find the Sampo out to pasture in summer, when it operates as a restaurant.
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Gemstone Gallery
The Gemstone Gallery, in an old seaside customs house, has an internationally notable collection of over 3000 beautiful, rare stones and jewellery, including a replica crown based on a design that was meant for the short-lived king of Finland. Sheets in various languages guide you in an offbeat manner around the exhibits, which include replicas of famous diamonds, and a solid dose of Finnish humour.
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Snow Castle
Of all the marvels under the big sky, few things conjure the fairy-tale romance of a snow castle, and few can compete with Kemi’s. First built in 1996 as a Unicef project, the castle is now one of Lapland’s winter highlights and a favoured destination for weddings, honeymoons, or just general marvelling at the weird light and sumptuously realised decoration of the multistoreyed interior.
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Kemin Panimo
This is one of the liveliest pubs in town, brews its own beer, and also has a good range of international nectars. The large terrace doesn't have the greatest of views; it looks over the supermarket carpark, but in Kemi you can't be too picky!
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Orkidean Kukka
The best year-round eating spot in a town not overburdened with options is this attractive Vietnamese, which puts on a lunch buffet as well as tasty and good-value fish, chicken and beef dishes served with a smile.
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Näköala Kahvio
If you like your morning coffee with a stunning view, and aren’t superstitious by nature, Näköala Kahvio, a cafe on the 13th floor of the town hall, is the place to be.
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Rantamakasiini
Rantamakasiini is an old wooden building by the water. In summer, it is one of the lively and picturesque spots for a drink.
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Sampo
The icebreaker serves as an atmospheric daytime restaurant in summer, but you'll need your own transport to get to Ajos Harbour, 15km away.
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Katariina
Katariina is a beer terrace and boat bar. In summer, it is one of the lively and picturesque spots for a drink.
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Hemingway’s
Hemingway’s is a popular chain spot whose terrace overlooks, er, the supermarket car park.
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