Attractions in Kemijärvi
In addition to magnificent natural beauty, Kemijärvi has a rich culture and history. The artist residency serves as a centre for international artist exchange as well as local cultural activities. During exhibitions and activities, the house is open to the public. You may learn about peasant life and traditional livelihoods at the Local History Museum at the turn of 1700s and 1800s. In the region, there is also a snowmobile and sawmill museum.
Kemijärvi artist residence
Kemijärvi artist residence is located in the city centre of Kemijärvi and is a old building made of stone. It is one of the biggest guesthouses in Finland and a local culture centre. It gives opportunity for international artist exchange.
Kuumaniemenkatu 5,98100 Kemijärvi
posti@kemijarvi-artresidence.fi
+358 40 579 1644
Kemijärvi Cultural Centre
In Kemijärivi Cultural centre you can find art exhibitions, concerts and different events.
Hietaniemenkatu 5, 98100 Kemijävi
Puustelli art centre
The place is located in Särkikangas near Kemijärvi. It is an old courtyard of the Puusteli, where you can see different art sculpure mostly made of wood.
Lepistöntie 19, 98100 Kemijävi
posti@kemijarven-kuvanveistoviikot.fi
+358(0) 40 579 1644
Kemijärvi Church
The Kemijärvi Church is a nice place to visit.
Kirkkokatu 11, 98100 Kemijävi
tapani.hintikka@evl.fi
+358 (0)400 802 270
Mueseum of Local History
A nice museum, where you can see the traditional life of the 18th century.
Sepänkatu 4, 98120 Kemijärvi
kkiekero@gmail.com
+358(0)40 503 9591
Snowmobile Museum
Get to see a various collection of snowmobiles.
Varastotie 11, 98100 Kemijärvi
+358400 290 751
