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Kajaani-Oulujärvi
The tar boat canal on the River Kajaaninjoki is the world’s only active tar canal, which makes it a unique…
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Enjoy the wonderful landscape of the River Kajaaninjoki and a summer’s day on an authentic steamship.
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Visit the Kainuu Museum’s permanent exhibition, you will discover Kainuu’s history and culture from prehistoric times until the mid-20th century.…
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Kajaani Art Museum – small but great! Check out the wide range of exhibitions at the museum located in the…
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Elias is a beautiful beach sauna that guides its guests from the gentle heat of sauna to spend time at…
Kajaani-Oulujärvi
The sauna raft Urkki sailing on the River Kajaaninjoki offers a unique experience of bathing in the sauna while enjoying…
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Set up your own team and see how far you’ll get! The task is to escape from the room in…
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Pancho Villa is a restaurant that offers à la carte meals and lunch. The restaurant is famous for its burgers,…
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Built back in the 1600s, Kajaani Castle loomed over an important waterway between Ostrobothnia and Russian Karelia. The castle ruins…
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Atmospheric accommodation in a manor very close to the Kajaani city centre. Staying overnight includes breakfast under chandeliers.
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Hotel Kajaani serves business and leisure travellers in a soothing natural environment. The hotel is surrounded by water and lush…
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Discover the only byzantine-style church in the Nordic countries in Kajaani. The building was inaugurated for church use in 1959.
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Visit the magnificent church in the city centre. The park area around the church has a statue for war heroes…
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The town hall designed by C.L. Engel was completed in 1831 and is the most important and oldest building in…
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The modern cinema near the Kajaani city centre was completed in 2004.
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This video tells about the 20 years Lönnrot spent in Kajaani. Length: 19 min
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Welcome to spend a dream day at Ärjänsaari Island, the gem of Lake Oulujärvi, known for its stunning sandy beaches,…
Kajaani-Oulujärvi
Experience the magnificent Ärjänsaari Island on a steam boat cruise from the centre of Kajaani.
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Restaurant Ranch delights diners with warm atmosphere and delicious dishes that are served by the professional and personal staff.
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Finland’s northernmost steamship, S/S Kouta, cruises along the River Kajaaninjoki to the open Paltaselkä stretch in the historical and beautiful…
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Welcome to the first ÄRJÄ ARCTIC SWIM CHALLENGE open water swim event on Sunday August 3, 2025, at 1:00 PM…
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Discover the only greystone church in Kainuu. The church was built out of stone based on a decision by the…
Wild Taiga
Fat Biking at the winter time is fun but challenging way to move in the snow covered forest. This Fat…
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Are you dreaming of kayaking, but never dared or had an opportunity to try it? We have a solution for…
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See and experience what the paradise island of Oulujärvi looks like from the lake.
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Guided winter cycling tour in the middle of wilderness
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Welcome the Finland's Northernmost Manor House!
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Wild Taiga area has a great expanse of untouched wilderness, which offers exceptional wildlife watching and photographing. It is one…
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Welcome to Kuhmo, a small town in north east Finland. Surrounded by ancient forests and crystal clear lakes, this is…
Ukkohalla
We boldly encourage you to get acquainted with this fast-growing popularity sport at the cable of Lake Syväjärvi in Ukkohalla.
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Guided trip to the unique Ärjä Island.
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Discover the secrets of winter fishing.
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Experience the winter wonderland by snowshoes.
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Winter is a magical season in Finland, not only because of Santa Claus and elves but the whole atmosphere of…
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Elk hunting represent popular tradition in Kainuu area. Hunters train their dogs to prepare them for the annual hunt that…
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Meeting the Brown Bear in its natural environment is an unforgettable experience and of course for photography enthusiasts an opportunity…
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Spend a self-guided summer day on Ärjä island, also known as a paradise island.
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Relax in Finnish nature and let the forests soothe your soul: Wild Taiga area has a great expanse of untouched…
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27.12.2024-2.1.2025 The beautiful scenery covered with a mantle of dazzling white snow, the crackling frost and the magical winter darkness…
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This holiday is perfect for you, who wish to do ski-tours directly from the hotel, enjoy good food and maybe…
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Those who believe, they can see elves scampering through the forest and perhaps go to visit the Santa Claus himself.…
Vuokatti
The landscape of Sotkamo and Vuokatti is mainly formed by the chain of 13 hills.
Wild Taiga
During this 9 days multiactivitet pakage we paddle, row by rowingboat, make husky trekking and spend time in hides and…
The international tourism brand of region Kainuu, Arctic Lakeland Finland will soon be more visible in UK market as the global tour operator TUI has announced direct weekly flights from UK to Kajaani Airport for December 2025. This new route will commence on 3 December and operates with 2 flights a week till 28 December […]
Kainuu’s international tourism brand Arctic Lakeland Finland will soon be more visible in the Central European market when the global tour operator TUI launches direct weekly flights from Amsterdam to Kajaani for the winter season 2025. The travel packages are already on sale on TUI’s website in the Netherlands. The first flight to Kajaani will […]
The first charter from Spain will fly to Kajaani and Arctic Lakeland Finland in December 2025. A new international market will be opened in Arctic Lakeland when the first Spanish charter will fly to Kajaani in December 2025. Negotiations will continue on a possible second flight from the same area. – This flight will be […]
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 […]
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 Ferienhausurlaub wie die Finnen – Natur, Ruhe und Seeblick inklusive Wählen Sie Ihren Favoriten Abenteuer Wildnis: Ihre Reise zu unvergesslichen Tiererlebnissen Wählen Sie Ihren Favoriten Die schönsten […]
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 – […]
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. […]
Wintervakantiepakketten Winteraktiviteiten Wochenprogramm Winter Speciale accommodaties Reis Duurzaamheid arctic lakeland finland Beste bestemming voor outdooractiviteiten 2024 Kies je favorieten Nieuwe vakantieproducten en -pakketten voor de winter Kies je favorieten Vakantiepakketten voor Arctic Lakeland REIS Arctic Lakeland biedt de perfecte harmonie van natuur, cultuur en activiteiten Het Arctic Lakeland is een bestemming die je gewoon moet […]
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 […]
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 […]
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 […]
Arctic Lakeland’s selection of ready-made tours, travel packages and group tours.Welcome to choose your adventure!
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 […]
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 […]
TUI, the world’s largest tour operator, will continue to operate charter flights from Amsterdam to Kajaani next winter 2026. TUI will operate charter flights on a triangle route from Amsterdam to Kajaani and on to Kuusamo and back to Amsterdam. The flights will offer passengers the same number of seats to Kajaani and Kuusamo, but […]
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 […]
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 […]
In Arctic Lakeland, you can experience the Finnish sauna in many ways. We have listed tips for 10+1 different sauna experiences in the area. How about a bear sauna, a sleigh sauna on a frozen lake or an entire sauna world? Explore our wide range of options and choose your favorites for your next holiday! […]
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 […]
Academia, KAMK Kajaani University of Applied Sciences Ranked among the top applied sciences universities in Finland by Ministry of Education, KAMK Kajaani University of Applied Sciences offers a wide range of academic disciplines at Bachelor & Masters levels both for local Finnish students as well as international students. In addition, there is a range of […]
Accessible accommodation The property has barrier-free access and is equipped with accessible bathroom and toilet facilities. The accommodation space has sufficient space for mobility with an assistive device/wheelchair. Please contact the company directly for more detailed information on accessibility. Kajaani:Original Sokos Hotel Valjus Vuokatti:Vuokatti SportBreak Sokos Hotel VuokattiHoliday Club Katinkulta Suomussalmi:Jatkonsalmen pääpirtti, HossaKarhunkainalo Campsite, HossaHuosiusjärvi […]
The new printed brochure is available at Helsinki Matka travel fair, Arctic Lakeland stand 6H48. You can also view and download a digital version of the brochure at the end of this article. Arctic Lakeland is a region of wild contrasts and 4 distinct seasons offering something different in each season. With fewer crowds and […]
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 […]
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 […]
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 […]
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, […]
Welcome to Winter Wonderland Arctic Lakeland Finland is proud to announce the launch of our new winter product manual for travel trade. Featuring a selection of short and week-long winter breaks, the manual offers our recommendations for best experiences and destinations to enjoy the snowy season. The brochure has been unveiled at an exclusive brochure […]
A groundbreaking dynamic travel marketplace has been launched on the Arctic Lakeland website, bringing the tourism services of the Kainuu region within reach of international travelers through predesigned travel packages. The packages for the winter season combine high-quality accommodation with diverse program services. The platform was developed in collaboration with Elämys Group. This innovation is […]
The best features of Arctic Lakeland, offering a variety of summer experiences and adventures. Programmes run from June 9th to September 30th. Reserve your summer adventures from the weekly programme at least 1-2 day in advance, unless otherwise noted. Please check availability and make reservations for the programmes directly with the service providers. You can […]