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City Card
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Language
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Finnish and Swedish are the official languages of Finland. English is widely spoken.
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Currency
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Euro 1 euro = 100 cents
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Opening hours shopping/ banking
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Shops:
Weekdays: 9:30 a.m. - 5:00 p.m. Saturday: 10:00 a.m. - 3:00 p.m.
Supermarkets are generally open from 7:00/9:00 a.m. to 9:00 p.m. on weekdays (summer and Christmas also open on Sundays) and from 7:00/9:00 a.m. to 6:00 p.m. on Saturdays.
Banks:
Monday - Thursday: 10:00 a.m. - 4:30 p.m. Friday: 10:00 a.m. - 4:00 p.m.
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Climate
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Kemi is a city of four distinct seasons. The moderate weather is influenced by both maritime and continental climate patterns. Summer in Kemi begins in June and lasts until August. The average summer temperature is about 12°C, although on hot days the temperature can rise to about 25°C. Kemi is usually at its warmest in July. The Kemi summer is light virtually round the clock. During the summer equinox in late June there are at least 22 hours of daylight between sunrise and sunset.
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Tipping/Tax
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Tipping is not customary. Sales tax (VAT) is always included in prices.
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Website
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www.kemi.fi/matkailu/english
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Transportation to/from the airport
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Kemi - Tornio Airport is located 6 km from downtown Kemi.
Taxi Services: In downtown area - tel.: 0200-68000 From downtown Kemi to airport by taxi: 15min, €10/person (must be ordered at least 2 hours before take-off).
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