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Kemi
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A tour is well worth starting from the panoramic café on top of the Town hall, a prominent local landmark. Just about everything can be seen: the surrounding countryside, the sea shimmering in the distance, and Kemi’s pleasant city centre right in the middle. In summer, Kemi is a sunny sailing town, a holiday centre that combines city facilities with all the outdoor activities on hand in the surrounding countryside. In winter, the city is wrapped in snow and ice, making it an exotic winter holiday spot. Winter here is fairly long almost six month and so Kemi emphasizes its image as a Winter City. The Keminmaa district, with almost 10 000 inhabitants, is characterized by the Kemijoki river, which flows from north to south through Keminmaa. The area is rich in minerals: several interesting rock types can be found, while many rare plants grow here. The Kivalot hill and fell district, only 30 km (20miles) from the urban area, is home for bears, and sometimes even wolves! The centre of Keminmaa is close to Kemi, a ten-minute drive away. The district’s automotive trade is centred on Keminmaa, as is its largest hypermarket. Built next to the Isohaara hydroelectric plant in 1993, the "Fish Ladder" has rapidly become Keminmaa’s most popular tourist attraction. SIMO Lapland’s southernmost district is 25 km south of Kemi on the shore of the Gulf of Bothnia. Simo is known for its long coastline and salmon-rich Simo river, which flows through the district to the sea. Simo offers excellent opportunities for both sea and river fishing, and relaxation in unspoiled surroundings. Thanks to its natural resources, agriculture and forestry are important in Simo. Not forgetting numerous light industrial plants in and around Simo station village. You’ll find Simo an interesting stopover, for both shorter and longer stays. |
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