Kainuu

Finland

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

An aerial view of a snow-covered island with a central building and a bridge connecting to the mainland.
Kajaani
Known for Castle, Ruins and Art
Experience the castle, ruins and monuments in Kajaani!

Reasons to visit

  • Kajaani Castle
A snowy landscape with tall, snow-covered trees and a distant view of a city.
Sotkamo
Known for Beaches
Escape to Sotkamo! Enjoy its beaches.
A sunset over a network of lakes surrounded by dense forests.
Suomussalmi
Head to sights like Ruomasijanpuiston uimaranta and Hossa National Park as you discover Suomussalmi.
A snow-covered landscape with a church reflecting in a calm body of water.
Kuhmo
Known for Forests, Culture and Live music
Experience the forests, culture and churches in Kuhmo!
Vaala
Vaala
Known for Beaches
Get away to Vaala! Enjoy the beaches and more.
Paltamo
Paltamo
Known for Cross-country skiing, Hunting and Forests
Explore Paltamo: its cross-country skiing, forests, ruins and more!

Stay near popular Kainuu attractions