The municipality of Kempele near the city of Oulu is famous for its beautiful countryside. During the summer, you can spend a day swimming in a quarry beach or visiting the Kunnanmartti Local Museum, and during the winter, you can enjoy the vast array of shops at the Zeppelin Shopping Centre. Explore the wonderful municipality of Kempele by bike on one of the many cycling routes.
Summer is the best time for a holiday in Kempele, as you can easily visit the whole area by bike by following one of seven bike routes. Cycling tours are an excellent and inexpensive way to explore Kempele and the traditional Finnish countryside. For a break, cool off at the old rock pit lake at Ouluntulli, an old quarry transformed into a lovely swimming beach.
Nearby is the Kempele Museum which houses many old buildings from around the region, including a windmill and fish sheds. You should also visit the Kempele Old Church with its tall church tower, which was once an important landmark for seafarers.
If the weather is less than perfect, the Zeppelin Shopping Centre nearby has almost 100 shops and an impressive collection of restaurants for you to explore, so make sure you have plenty of time set aside. Don’t forget to visit the popular Zimmari Recreation Swimming Hall, with its four pools, waterslides and steam saunas.
If you want to explore what else Kempele has to offer, then Oulu is just a short drive away. Oulu has a collection of interesting museums, such as the Oulu Museum of Art and the Sailor’s Home Museum. If you want to explore the archipelago, then why not take the ferry and visit Hailuoto, which boasts beautiful views of the archipelago and its surroundings. You should also see the Marjaniemi Lighthouse, where guided tours are available during the summer.
Kempele is easily accessible from the south and north, as motorway 4 goes directly through the centre. Come and visit lovely Kempele and fall in love with Ostrobothnia.
