Nature Trails – POIs
PLACES TO VISIT AND FISH Accessibility description can be found under the Accessibility tab for each place to visit.
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Kuhmo
Nature therapeutic excursion
Wild Taiga
Lunch Buffet Embrace of the Mother Nature
Embrace of Mother Nature takes you in the lap of the symphony of tastes. Herbs around the Meadow Cottage, drinks…
Kuhmo
Photoshoot in the Nature
Kuhmo
Culture in Nature in Arctic Lakeland 5 days – Wild Taiga
Wild Taiga
Nature Activities in Kuhmo
There are several activities that can be done in forests and lakes, like hiking and bicycling, kayaking and rowing, fishing…
Kuhmo
Life in Bearlands – Introduction to Finnish Lifestyle + Nature Tour
Wild Taiga
Tulihtaniemi Back to one with nature
Step away from the reaches of technology and social media updates! Tulihtaniemi is meant for a bit of you time.
Kuhmo
Nature Activities in Kuhmo
Kajaani-Oulujärvi
Hakasuo Mill and Nature Trail
Hakasuo Mill is a nationally significant cultural historical site. The Hakasuo nature trail is located by the mill.
Wild Taiga
NATURE BASED WELL-BEING KAYAKING TOUR
Kainuu's safe and healing nature surrounds us on this kayaking trip on Lake Lentua. Lentua is a beautiful Nature reserve,…
Wild Taiga
Life in Bearlands – Introduction to Finnish Lifestyle + Nature Tour
Wild Taiga
Nature therapeutic excursion
Wild Taiga
Photoshoot in the Nature
You don’t want your holiday photos to be only selfies, don’t you? Let a professional photographer take beautiful photos of…
Wild Taiga
2 Nature Trails
Visit the beautiful nature of Kuhmo and learn a lot about nature and history on this easy tour! We will…
Wild Taiga
Hiking tour from National Park to National Park
Welcome to all-inclusive hiking tour from national park to national park. Welcome to the pure nature of Finland. National parks…
Wild Taiga
Wild Hiking in Wild Taiga
Relax in Finnish nature and let the forests soothe your soul: Wild Taiga area has a great expanse of untouched…
Vuokatti
Hiidenportti National Park
Rugged rocky gorges in the wild backwoods!
Kuhmo
Healing Forest Trek
Kuhmo
Experience the magic of midsummer at the Midsummer camp in Lentiira, Kuhmo!
Wild Taiga
Kalevala Ski Tour
Guided hut-to-hut ski tour, 150 km in 5 days.
Wild Taiga
Northern national parks
Hiking tour for groups. Seven wonderful walking days and a canoeing excursion in three national parks - Hossa, Oulanka and…
Wild Taiga
Finnish border hiking tour
Hut-to-hut hiking tour through Finnish eastern wilderness and in Hossa national park. Departures for groups on request.
Vuokatti
Naapurinvaara Hill
Magnificent nature and lush meadows
Kuhmo
Activities in Hotel Kalevala
Kuhmo
Taiga Snowshoes Tracking and Wolverine Hut
Wild Taiga
Winter cycling weekend
Guided winter cycling tour in the middle of wilderness
Hossa-Suomussalmi
Spa Kiannon Kuohut
The recreational spa Kiannon Kuohut is surrounded by beautiful nature, but still close to the services of the Suomussalmi town…
Wild Taiga
Fat Biking in the Bear Kingdom
Fat Biking at the winter time is fun but challenging way to move in the snow covered forest. This Fat…
Wild Taiga
Winter fun in Finland
Multiadventure week packed with exciting winter activities in north-eastern Finland.
Ukkohalla
Sky Cabin Glass Suite
A Hidden Gem on the Top of Ukkohalla. While lying on the bed and gazing upon the sky you can…
Ukkohalla
Uggo Villa
Luxury lakefront accommodation at UGGO Villa
Ukkohalla
Glass igloo experience – 3 nights
This exclusive Glass Igloo experience is one-of-a-kind possibility that will transport you on a thrilling journey filled with love and…
Hossa-Suomussalmi
Canoeing trip to Julma-Ölkky lake in sunset
On a guided trip you will hear stories about nature, times gone by and local history while enjoying the stunning…
Hossa-Suomussalmi
Rental Snow Shoes
Kuhmo
B&B Taiga Spirit Lentiira
Kuhmo
Northern Lights & Snowmobiling 2-3 h
Hossa-Suomussalmi
Finn Camping Kangasjoki
inn Camping Kangasjoki has a camping site and cottages for rent. Finn Camping Kangasjoki offers a nicely combined closeness to nature…
Hossa-Suomussalmi
Travel package in Suomussalmi Winter 2025
Wild Taiga
Kuhmo Chamber Music 2025
Wild Taiga
Hotel Kalevala
Hotel Kalevala is a unique, small lakeside hotel 3 km from Kuhmo Centre in Eastern Finland. Surrounded by ancient forests…
Wild Taiga
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Taiga Spirit Winter 7 days / 6 nights
Winter is a magical season in Finland, not only because of Santa Claus and elves but the whole atmosphere of…
Kuhmo
Journey to the Golden Water Spring at Kainuu Arctic of Finland
Vuokatti
Hiukka beach in Sotkamo
In hot summer days nothing can be better than dive into water on one of Vuokatti beaches.
Vuokatti
Snowshoe Adventure in Vuokatti hill
Snowshoe adventure is the perfect way to explore Vuokatti’s winter landscape authentically.
Kuhmo
Yoga Adventures Between Heaven and Earth
Wild Taiga
Finland's eastern wilderness
A guided cross-country skiing tour, 100 km in 5 days.
Wild Taiga
Off the trails -snowshoeing
A guided hut to hut snowshoeing tour in Hossa national park.
Wild Taiga
Wild Brown Bear Adventure
Meeting the Brown Bear in its natural environment is an unforgettable experience and of course for photography enthusiasts an opportunity…
Ukkohalla
Husky-Safari
On a husky safari, you will travel with the Siberian huskies through the snowy forests of Kainuu.
Hossa-Suomussalmi
Cottages next to Hossa National Park
The comfortable cabins and modernized lumberjack apartments at Hossa are suitable for year-round stays.
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Nature Trails – Winter
Winter trails Accessibility description can be found under the Accessibility tab for each trail.
Nature Trails
summer trails Accessibility description can be found under the Accessibility tab for each trail.
Find your inner Finn at Arctic Lakeland
Summer in Arctic Lakeland region is full of interesting experiences, sights, tourist attractions, festivals and trails to discover. All experiences make the lives of our locals happier, so why not yours? Come and discover with our help your inner finn. #findyourinnerfinn Discover more things to do in the area and check out our wide range […]
Arctic Lakeland Summer Tour
Arctic Lakeland is situated where Lakeland and Lapland meet, only 650 km from capital city of Helsinki. These fascinating holiday destinations await you in Arctic Lakeland area: Vuokatti, Wild Taiga, Kuhmo, Suomussalmi, Paljakka, Ukkohalla and Kajaani-Lake Oulujärvi. You can fly from numerous destinations worldwide directly with Finnair to Helsinki and continue your journey to Kajaani. […]
Sustainable Tourism in Arctic Lakeland
Sustainable tourism means that tourism operators and tourists together, through their choices and actions, do more good than harm. Responsibility means considering current and future economic, social and environmental impacts. In Arctic Lakeland: We have taken measures to save energy and water in our destinations. We have taken steps to reduce energy consumption and save […]
Arctic Lakeland Finland has been awarded as the best outdoor destination in the Nordic countries
The award ceremony for the “Scandinavian Outdoor Award travel” at ITB 2024. Photo Thomas Rathay. Best Outdoor Destination 2024 Scandinavian Outdoor Awards annually rewards Nordic nature tourism destinations that have significantly contributed to the development of tourism in their region during previous seasons. The award was announced at the international travel trade fair ITB Berlin […]
Tourism areas of arctic LAKELAND
Vuokatti Vuokatti is Finland’s most versatile year-round holiday destination, attracting visitors with its unique range of hills, enchanting waterways and an active atmosphere. There’s plenty to do every day of the year. Snow-guaranteed Vuokatti is surprisingly close and it is easy to come by car or via Kajaani by train or conveniently fly to this […]
Germany Summer Campaign 2025
Sommerurlaubspakete Sommeraktivitäten Wochenprogramm Sommer Unterkunft Anreise Nachhaltigkeit arctic lakeland finlandBest outdoor destination 2024 Du findest uns auch auf unseren Social-Media-Kanälen: Facebook, Instagram und YouTube! Wählen Sie Ihren Favoriten Urlaubsprodukte und -pakete für den Sommer ANREISE Arctic Lakeland bietet die perfekte Harmonie von Natur, Kultur und Aktivitäten. Die Arctic Lakeland ist ein Reiseziel, das es zu […]
Accessible services for all
Accessible Tours ACCESSIBLE ARCTIC LAKELAND A four-day accessible tour of Arctic Lakeland (Kainuu) runs from south to north. Tour combines fascinating mixture of clear-watered lakes, captivating hills, free-flowing rapids, culture, and national parks, and best of all, it is accessible to everyone equally. TRAVEL AGENCY ELÄMYS DMC Accessible Tour in Kuhmo – Nature, Culture and History […]
Front page
Four seasons – four faces A unique Arctic Lakeland destination where you can experience both the southern and northern landscapes of Finland – large lakes and rocky hillsides can be seen during one trip. Arctic Lakeland is located in the northernmost part of Lakeland Finland, the largest lake district in Europe. Arctic Lakeland is an […]
Lakeland – Culture and Culinary
Finnish Lakeland is the treasure trove of gastronomy and culture. East and west meet here in many different ways. Explore the fresh and pure tastes, check the restaurants in the Capital of European gastronomy, dive into the rich culture and feel the local lifestyle. Welcome to meet the happiest people in the world and share […]
Tours & Packages
Arctic Lakeland’s selection of ready-made tours, travel packages and group tours.Welcome to choose your adventure!
European HPC Infrastructure Wokshop 2022
Welcome to Kajaani – The Heart of Arctic Lakeland It’s our pleasure to welcome You to City of Kajaani, province Kainuu. Kajaani is located on the shores of Lake Oulujärvi and along by Kajaani river. Our beautiful province and tourism region Arctic Lakeland Kainuu – is situated in Finland at the point where Lakeland and […]
Camping and Caravan
Welcome to Arctic Lakeland. We’ve put together the best caravan and campsites where you can experience wild wilderness, clean northern waters or urban amenities. 1. KOHTAUSPAIKKA SFCLakeside Camping, Kajaani. SHOW > 2. HOTEL KAJAANICamping near services, Kajaani. SHOW > 3. PALTAMO GOLF CARAVANCamping near services, Paltamo. SHOW > 4. KATTIVANKKURI Camping near services, Vuokatti. SHOW > 5. LENTUANKOSKILakeside Camping, Kuhmo. SHOW > 6. FEEL NORDIC LENTIIRAWilderness […]
Arrival
We are here, waiting for you – whether you arrive by plane, car or train. Arctic Lakeland, the northern part of Finnish lake district is situated in the middle-east part of Finland, making the journey even a half shorter compared to destinations in Lapland. Welcome to the arctic LAKELAND region! flights to arctic lakeland – […]
Summer Events 2023
The summer of Arctic Lakeland is full of interesting happenings, from unique music festivals to exciting sport events in the middle of the most beautiful nature. Did you know that Finland’s biggest chamber music festival as well as the second oldest orienteering week in the world are held in the Arctic Lakeland region? Here you […]
Car Tour in Eastern Lakeland Finland
Explore the scenic beauty of Eastern Lakeland Finland on a captivating car journey, winding through a captivating maze of islands. Engage with the warmth of the locals and tantalize your taste buds with delightful culinary delights. Tailor your adventure to suit your preferences, whether it be immersing yourself in the wonders of nature, delving into […]
The best swimming spots in Arctic Lakeland – six stunning beaches around the region!
Uimareissut ovat kesän kohokohtia kaikenikäisille. Kainuun kirkkaat vedet tarjoilevatkin loputtomasti upeita uimapaikkoja. Valitsetko hiljaisen erämaarannan vai suuntaatko palveluiden äärellä olevalle kaupunkirannalle? Vaihtoehtoja riittää jokaiseen makuun!
Route plan
TOP-SUMMER ROUTE COLLECTIONS to discover top-winter route collections SUMMER AND WINTER ROUTES OF ARCTIC LAKELAND Explore Arctic Lakeland’s diverse routes and discover bicycling routes, nature trails or ski tracks most suitable to yourself. The route plan guides you to embracing nature, primeval forests, woods and ridge scenery.
Summer escapes in Arctic Lakeland Finland – expert tips
Read the best travel tips and recommendations for a summer break in Arctic Lakeland from tour operator experts. Our experts have experienced the summer in Arctic Lakeland, have visited the hotels, seen the bears, swam in our lakes under the Midnight Sun and eaten local food and now they are sharing their best recommendations for […]
The Adventure Race Finnish Championship will be competed in September in Kuhmo
The Lost in Kainuu adventure competition will take place in Kuhmo on September 8th-9th. This is Finland’s largest and longest adventure competition, expecting around 200 teams this year, which means about 500 adventurers, ranging from beginners to adventure sports experts. The disciplines in Lost in Kainuu this year include mountain biking, running, trekking, orienteering, kayaking, […]
Regional Council of Kainuu data protection and registry key for personal data processing
Regional Council of Kainuu registry and data protection key for personal data processing used in mailing lists and services The key is in accordance with the Personal Data Act (articles 10 and 24 of 523/ 1999) and the EU General Data Protection Regulation (GDPR). Prepared on 23.5.2018. Last updated on 21.8.2018. 1. Registrar Kainuun liitto, […]
Water experiences
The Kainuu Tar Route The Kainuun tar route water hiking trail runs from Kuhmo via Sotkamo to Kajaani, a total of over 180 kilometres through unique wilderness areas and stunning lake scenery. The Kainuun Tervareit water hiking route is divided into three stages Water routes Along the Tar Route in Kajaani, Sotkamo and Kuhmo Water […]
Germany Winter Campaign 24-25
Winterurlaubspakete Winteraktivitäten Wochenprogramm Winter Besondere Unterkünfte Anreise Nachhaltigkeit arctic lakeland finlandBest outdoor destination 2024 Wählen Sie Ihren Favoriten Neue Urlaubsprodukte und -pakete für den Winter Wählen Sie Ihren Favoriten Urlaubspakete im Arctic Lakeland ANREISE Arctic Lakeland bietet die perfekte Harmonie von Natur, Kultur und Aktivitäten. Die Arctic Lakeland ist ein Reiseziel, das es zu entdecken […]
Summer Product Manual 2025 for travel trade
Welcome to summer paradise Arctic Lakeland is excited to unveil our new summer product guide for the travel trade. Highlighting a curated selection of themed short and week-long breaks, the guide showcases our top recommendations for unforgettable experiences during the no-snow season. A glimpse of Arctic Lakeland in summer Nestled between Lapland and Lakeland, Arctic […]
TUI operates more flights to Finland – A New Destination: Arctic Lakeland Finland
This winter season TUI will fly over 60,000 holidaymakers from the United Kingdom, the Netherlands, Belgium, Spain and Portugal with its own airplanes to Finland. Not only is Finland an important source market for TUI, but the country is also a destination on its own. The province of Lapland in northern Finland is a favorite […]