Det bedste af Kuusamo

Kuusamo Essentials

Kuusamo serves as a gateway to the Arctic wilderness, defined by the rugged terrain of Oulanka National Park and the year-round outdoor hub of Ruka. The region is home to the dramatic Kiutaköngäs rapids and the prehistoric Värikalliot rock paintings, which date back over 4,000 years. Visitors can observe native predators at the Kuusamo Predator Centre or engage with traditional reindeer husbandry. The landscape is characterized by steep fells like Valtavaara and the winding Kitkajoki river, offering a diverse cross-section of Northern Ostrobothnia’s natural heritage.

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Oulanka National Park

Oulanka National Park is a national park in the Northern Ostrobothnia and Lapland regions of Finland, covering 270 square kilometres.

Alfred Dengan / CC-BY-SA-3.0

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Rukatunturi

Rukatunturi is a 490 metres high fell and a ski resort in Kuusamo, Finland.

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Kiutaköngäs

A 100-meter-long series of rapids on the Oulankajoki river, famous for its towering red dolomite cliffs and accessible hiking trails within the national park.

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Kitkajoki

Kitkajoki or Kitkanjoki is a river of Finland. It begins from the lake Ala-Kitka that is connected to the lake Yli-Kitka in the…

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Kuusamon suurpetotarha

An animal sanctuary housing rescued Finnish predators, including brown bears, lynx, and foxes. It was founded by Sulo Karjalainen and focuses on wildlife conservation and education.

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