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Kemijärvi
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Kemijärvi
Your Test new Gateway To Northern Business Opportunities
A thriving city in Lapland with investment opportunities in forestry, tourism, and green energy, open to new ventures
Why invest in Kemijärvi?
Why invest in Kemijärvi?
Why invest in Kemijärvi?
Strategic and Accessible Location
Excellent connectivity within Finland and Northern Europe
Resource-Rich Environment
Abundant natural resources like forestry and water
Diverse Business Opportunities
Potential across various sectors, including tourism and green energy
Skilled Workforce
Committed local talent with access to foreign labor
Cost Efficiency
Affordable business plots, premises, and living costs
Entrepreneurial Support
Entrepreneur-friendly city and high-quality business advisory services
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Kemijärvi is surrounded by forests, lakes, and rivers, making it an important area for forestry, tourism, and outdoor activities
Kemijärvi is surrounded by forests, lakes, and rivers, making it an important area for forestry, tourism, and outdoor activities
Where is Kemijärvi?
Where is Kemijärvi?
Where is Kemijärvi?
Kemijärvi is located in Northern Finland, in the region of Lapland. It is situated about 80 km northeast of Rovaniemi, the capital of Lapland, and lies close to the Arctic Circle.
The town is also a gateway to Eastern Lapland, with access to popular ski resorts and tourist destinations like Pyhä-Luosto and Salla. Its remote but well-connected location makes it a hub for both nature-based activities and business opportunities in the north.
Kemijärvi is located in Northern Finland, in the region of Lapland. It is situated about 80 km northeast of Rovaniemi, the capital of Lapland, and lies close to the Arctic Circle.
The town is also a gateway to Eastern Lapland, with access to popular ski resorts and tourist destinations like Pyhä-Luosto and Salla. Its remote but well-connected location makes it a hub for both nature-based activities and business opportunities in the north.
13.5h from Helsinki
by train
11h from Helsinki
by car
1h from Rovaniemi
by car, bus or train
2h from Kuusamo
by car or bus
Why Kemijärvi?
Why Kemijärvi?
Why Kemijärvi?
The stunning nature of Kemijärvi offers limitless opportunities for nature-based business ventures, from the forest industry to tourism and energy production, not forgetting natural products. Combined with excellent logistical connections, growing tourism, and even the economic opportunities brought by NATO membership, the whole is greater than the sum of its parts.
The stunning nature of Kemijärvi offers limitless opportunities for nature-based business ventures, from the forest industry to tourism and energy production, not forgetting natural products. Combined with excellent logistical connections, growing tourism, and even the economic opportunities brought by NATO membership, the whole is greater than the sum of its parts.
In this compact and business-friendly city, it's easy to reach public officials to discuss investments or other collaborations. Innovation and growth are also supported by the region's educational institutions and a motivated workforce.
Excellent public services, recreational opportunities, and a vibrant cultural scene ensure employee satisfaction in a city sized for people, where time isn’t wasted standing in line. Here, people, nature, and work are all close to one another.
In this compact and business-friendly city, it's easy to reach public officials to discuss investments or other collaborations. Innovation and growth are also supported by the region's educational institutions and a motivated workforce.
Excellent public services, recreational opportunities, and a vibrant cultural scene ensure employee satisfaction in a city sized for people, where time isn’t wasted standing in line. Here, people, nature, and work are all close to one another.
01. Excellent accessibility
01. Excellent accessibility
01. Excellent accessibility
Kemijärvi is the gateway to the north, offering excellent logistical connections for business operations. Rail and road networks connect us not only with the rest of the country but also directly with Northern Europe. The land connections to Sweden and Norway are just waiting to be fully utilized. Business travel from Kemijärvi to other parts of Finland, Europe, or even further afield is relatively easy and fast.
Kemijärvi is the gateway to the north, offering excellent logistical connections for business operations. Rail and road networks connect us not only with the rest of the country but also directly with Northern Europe. The land connections to Sweden and Norway are just waiting to be fully utilized. Business travel from Kemijärvi to other parts of Finland, Europe, or even further afield is relatively easy and fast.
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European cities with direct flights to Rovaniemi Airport — just an hour away
European cities with direct flights to Rovaniemi Airport — just an hour away
Gateway to Northern Europe
Gateway to Northern Europe
Integrated rail, road and air connections
Integrated rail, road and air connections
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Direct flights to Rovaniemi and Kuusamo
Airports are only an hour's drive from Kemijärvi.
Direct flights to Rovaniemi and Kuusamo
Airports are only an hour's drive from Kemijärvi.
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Direct flights to Rovaniemi and Kuusamo
Airports are only an hour's drive from Kemijärvi.
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Rail connection to Helsinki
Direct night train from Kemijärvi to Helsinki
Rail connection to Helsinki
Direct night train from Kemijärvi to Helsinki
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Rail connection to Helsinki
Direct night train from Kemijärvi to Helsinki
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Excellent accessibility by road
Kemijärvi is located at a crossroads of highways
Excellent accessibility by road
Kemijärvi is located at a crossroads of highways
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Excellent accessibility by road
Kemijärvi is located at a crossroads of highways
Kemijärvi is also the hub of Eastern Lapland, with up to five different tourist and ski resorts reachable within an hour’s travel time.
Within an hour’s drive you’ll find Rovaniemi Airport — one of Finland’s key international gateways in the Arctic. From here there are numerous direct flight connections from over 20 European cities across the UK, Germany, France, Italy, Ireland and other destinations during the season, and year-round service to Helsinki and Milan Bergamo.
These routes make Kemijärvi easily accessible for international investors, partners and clients alike. From Rovaniemi you can fly directly to major European hubs or take a flight of about an hour to Helsinki-Vantaa. Alternatively, you can take a direct and comfortable overnight train to the capital. You can even conveniently bring along a car or snowmobile.
Kemijärvi is also the hub of Eastern Lapland, with up to five different tourist and ski resorts reachable within an hour’s travel time.
Within an hour’s drive you’ll find Rovaniemi Airport — one of Finland’s key international gateways in the Arctic. From here there are numerous direct flight connections from over 20 European cities across the UK, Germany, France, Italy, Ireland and other destinations during the season, and year-round service to Helsinki and Milan Bergamo.
These routes make Kemijärvi easily accessible for international investors, partners and clients alike. From Rovaniemi you can fly directly to major European hubs or take a flight of about an hour to Helsinki-Vantaa. Alternatively, you can take a direct and comfortable overnight train to the capital. You can even conveniently bring along a car or snowmobile.
02. Versatile office and manufacturing facilities
02. Versatile office and manufacturing facilities
02. Versatile office and manufacturing facilities
As a traditional industrial location surrounded by water and raw materials, we offer suitable industrial areas as well as comprehensive business services. Both the city and private operators provide a wide variety of plots and properties for business activities. The planned power investments in the region will further improve the conditions for energy-intensive businesses.
As a traditional industrial location surrounded by water and raw materials, we offer suitable industrial areas as well as comprehensive business services. Both the city and private operators provide a wide variety of plots and properties for business activities. The planned power investments in the region will further improve the conditions for energy-intensive businesses.
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Built on industrial strength
Powered by sustainable resources
Powered by sustainable resources
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Versatile Business opportunities
Perfect location for green energy, forestry and tourism
Versatile Business opportunities
Perfect location for green energy, forestry and tourism
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Versatile Business opportunities
Perfect location for green energy, forestry and tourism
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Facilities for investments
Available plots for industrial and tourism investments
Facilities for investments
Available plots for industrial and tourism investments
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Facilities for investments
Available plots for industrial and tourism investments
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Rail connection to Industrial area
Railway from Kemijärvi city center to Patokangas industrial area
Rail connection to Industrial area
Railway from Kemijärvi city center to Patokangas industrial area
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Rail connection to Industrial area
Railway from Kemijärvi city center to Patokangas industrial area
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Kemijärvi offers available business plots for industrial and tourism companies. The city of Kemijärvi also has industrial properties for sale and rent. In the city center, there are spaces available for retail shops, owned by private individuals. Kemijärvi has four areas zoned for industrial use.
In addition to ready-to-use properties, there are also sites available that, with small additional investments, can be renovated and tailored to suit your company's production facility needs. Business Kemijärvi can assist in finding the right plot or property for your operations.
Kemijärvi offers available business plots for industrial and tourism companies. The city of Kemijärvi also has industrial properties for sale and rent. In the city center, there are spaces available for retail shops, owned by private individuals. Kemijärvi has four areas zoned for industrial use.
In addition to ready-to-use properties, there are also sites available that, with small additional investments, can be renovated and tailored to suit your company's production facility needs. Business Kemijärvi can assist in finding the right plot or property for your operations.
03. Skilled and committed workforce
03. Skilled and committed workforce
03. Skilled and committed workforce
Finland is known for its high level of education. Motivated and skilled workforce has been found to meet the needs of companies both from the city and its surrounding areas. The local workforce is also highly committed, resulting in typically low employee turnover within companies.
Finland is known for its high level of education. Motivated and skilled workforce has been found to meet the needs of companies both from the city and its surrounding areas. The local workforce is also highly committed, resulting in typically low employee turnover within companies.
~3,900
~3,900
Residents in the city centre, forming a concentrated local workforce
Residents in the city centre, forming a concentrated local workforce
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Stable & committed workforce
Low employee turnover keeps businesses running smoothly
Stable & committed workforce
Low employee turnover keeps businesses running smoothly
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Stable & committed workforce
Low employee turnover keeps businesses running smoothly
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Strong channels for foreign labor
Expertise in international recruitment
Strong channels for foreign labor
Expertise in international recruitment
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Strong channels for foreign labor
Expertise in international recruitment
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Close cooperation with employment services
Easy and efficient hiring processes
Close cooperation with employment services
Easy and efficient hiring processes
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Close cooperation with employment services
Easy and efficient hiring processes
We also have effective and good channels for acquiring foreign labor for the region. The low threshold for interaction with local employment services and close communication help in acquiring suitable workers. The region also has considerable expertise and experience in recruiting foreign labor. Collaboration with vocational training institutions ensures that there are always flexible, efficient, and business-oriented solutions to meet training needs.
The city's excellent services, relaxed atmosphere, and proximity to nature allow staff to maintain a healthy balance between a hectic work life and a peaceful everyday life.
We also have effective and good channels for acquiring foreign labor for the region. The low threshold for interaction with local employment services and close communication help in acquiring suitable workers. The region also has considerable expertise and experience in recruiting foreign labor. Collaboration with vocational training institutions ensures that there are always flexible, efficient, and business-oriented solutions to meet training needs.
The city's excellent services, relaxed atmosphere, and proximity to nature allow staff to maintain a healthy balance between a hectic work life and a peaceful everyday life.
About Kemijärvi
A city on the edge of the wilderness
A city on the edge of the wilderness
A city on the edge of the wilderness
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Gateway to the Arctic
Gateway to the Arctic
Gateway to the Arctic
Kemijärvi is Finland's northernmost city, located in the southeastern part of Lapland. Situated above the Arctic Circle, it is surrounded by hills, vast forests, and pristine lakes, as well as it's close to many ski resorts and Natural Parks.
The Heart of the Wild
The Heart of the Wild
The Heart of the Wild
Lake Kemijärvi, from which the city gets its name, is surrounded by hills and large forests. Common fish species found in the lake include pike, perch, and brown trout.
A City on the Water
A City on the Water
A City on the Water
The city center is almost an island, bordered by the River Kemijoki and several lakes, including Lake Kemijärvi, Lake Kuumalampi, and Lake Pöyliöjärvi.
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Municipality population
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Inhabitants per km²
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Municipal area
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Water area
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Interested in establishing your business in Kemijärvi? Get in touch!
Interested in establishing your business in Kemijärvi? Get in touch!
Interested in establishing your business in Kemijärvi? Get in touch!
Jari Polvi
Jari Polvi
Business and Project Expert
Business and Project Expert