Kainuu Travel Guide

Tourist Guide

A snow-covered resort with illuminated buildings and a large parking area.
A calm lake surrounded by trees and a cloudy sky.
A snow-covered landscape with a church reflecting in a calm body of water.
A person in a red jacket and yellow boots partially submerged in a river with ice.
A sunset over a network of lakes surrounded by dense forests.

Popular cities in Kainuu

Kajaani
Known for Castle, Ruins and Art
Experience the castle, ruins and monuments in Kajaani!

Reasons to visit

  • Kajaani Castle
Sotkamo
Known for Beaches
Escape to Sotkamo! Enjoy its beaches.
Kuhmo
Known for Forests, Culture and Live music
Experience the forests, culture and churches in Kuhmo!
Suomussalmi
Head to sights like Hossa National Park and Itarajan Hiking Trail as you discover Suomussalmi.
Paltamo
Known for Cross-country skiing, Hunting and Forests
Explore Paltamo: its cross-country skiing, forests, fishing and more!
Puolanka
Check out the local area in Puolanka—home to attractions like Hepoköngäs and Paljakan uimaranta.

Stay near popular Kainuu attractions