Title: Visit Kainuu: Best of Kainuu Travel 2026 | Expedia Tourism - Expedia.co.uk [Kainuu Hotels](https://expedia.co.uk/Destinations-In-Kainuu.d553248635964611340.Hotel-Destinations)[Holiday Rentals in Kainuu](https://expedia.co.uk/Destinations-In-Kainuu.d553248635964611340.Holiday-Rental-Destinations)[Kainuu Flights](https://expedia.co.uk/Destinations-In-Kainuu.d553248635964611340.Flight-Destinations)[Things to do in Kainuu](https://expedia.co.uk/Things-To-Do-In-Kainuu.d553248635964611340.Travel-Guide-Activities)[Kainuu Car Hire](https://expedia.co.uk/Destinations-In-Kainuu.d553248635964611340.Car-Hire-Destinations)[Kainuu Holidays](https://expedia.co.uk/Kainuu.d553248635964611340.Holidays-City-Breaks) # Kainuu Travel Guide ## Finland ![Wintertime in Vuokatti, Sotkamo, Finland](https://images.trvl-media.com/place/553248635964611340/4c5ebd9a-f8f8-47ed-ac2f-ef43aed256f6.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=1040&h=580&q=mediumHigh) ![Niitijarvi](https://images.trvl-media.com/place/181143/72e3f453-d15f-4c84-9892-668fbbac6924.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=1040&h=580&q=mediumHigh) ![Nestled up in the north-east Finland lies Kuhmo. The sleepy town is great jumping off point for many outdoor activities including dog-sledding, cross-country skiing, wildlife watching and even winter rapids floating (http://www.hecktictravels.com/rapids-floating). In the summer the town hosts the Chamber Music Festival which attracts about 40,000 visitors. #Finland #Kuhmo](https://images.trvl-media.com/place/4691/36df8575-f236-4132-b500-57af32c60640.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=1040&h=580&q=mediumHigh) ![There's no doubt you've heard of (or maybe even tried) floating down a river in the summer, but what about in freezing February? Kuhmo, Finland is the only place in the world that offers such an excursion where you can float down Class II rapids while bundled up in layers of fleece under a survival suit. It's adrenaline-pumping fun! See our blog post for more details and a video! http://www.hecktictravels.com/rapids-floating](https://images.trvl-media.com/place/4691/3d845525-f1d9-45eb-9060-0d296c005894.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=1040&h=580&q=mediumHigh) ![Heart Lakes!! Northern Finland and an epic view over the centennial, Hossa National Park. This was the last image I took just past midnight yesterday evening to finish off another awesome Traveldudes campaign in partnership with Wild Taiga Finland, Kuhmo - Suomussalmi and I wish I was in Finland :)](https://images.trvl-media.com/place/6049005/5dba4b87-c988-46b1-84f1-359ef37a7b84.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=1040&h=580&q=mediumHigh) ### Popular cities in Kainuu [Kajaani Known for Castle, Ruins and Art ](https://expedia.co.uk/Kajaani.dx1752) Kajanni, Kainuu’s main city, conjures up the past with memories of famous Finns such as Elias Lönnrot, Eino Leino and Urho Kekkonen. Its wonderful forests beckon visitors to its nearby national parks. ## Reasons to visit - Kajaani Castle [Explore city](https://expedia.co.uk/Kajaani.dx1752)[Find hotels](https://expedia.co.uk/Kajaani-Hotels.d1752.Travel-Guide-Hotels) [Sotkamo Known for Beaches ](https://expedia.co.uk/Sotkamo.dx181143) Visit Sotkamo for the Vuokatti tourist centre and Hiidenportti National Park. [Explore city](https://expedia.co.uk/Sotkamo.dx181143)[Find hotels](https://expedia.co.uk/Sotkamo-Hotels.d181143.Travel-Guide-Hotels) [Kuhmo Known for Forests, Culture and Live music ](https://expedia.co.uk/Kuhmo.dx4691) Surrounded by coniferous forests and waterways, Kuhmo is an easy-going country village and an international centre of culture where over 200 events are held annually. [Explore city](https://expedia.co.uk/Kuhmo.dx4691)[Find hotels](https://expedia.co.uk/Kuhmo-Hotels.d4691.Travel-Guide-Hotels) [Suomussalmi ](https://expedia.co.uk/Suomussalmi.dx6049005) Located near the Russian border, Suomussalmi hosts Finland’s most impressive rock paintings, and is the former home of author Ilmari Kianto. [Explore city](https://expedia.co.uk/Suomussalmi.dx6049005)[Find hotels](https://expedia.co.uk/Suomussalmi-Hotels.d6049005.Travel-Guide-Hotels) [Vaala Known for Beaches ](https://expedia.co.uk/Vaala.dx3000040210) Get away to Vaala! Enjoy the beaches and more. [Explore city](https://expedia.co.uk/Vaala.dx3000040210)[Find hotels](https://expedia.co.uk/Vaala-Hotels.d3000040210.Travel-Guide-Hotels) [Hyrynsalmi Known for American Football, Football and Sports ](https://expedia.co.uk/Hyrynsalmi.dx6156514) Explore Hyrynsalmi: its football and more! [Explore city](https://expedia.co.uk/Hyrynsalmi.dx6156514)[Find hotels](https://expedia.co.uk/Hyrynsalmi-Hotels.d6156514.Travel-Guide-Hotels) ## Cities in Kainuu ![Winter view of Sotkamo town in Finland](https://images.trvl-media.com/place/181143/f538dc8d-6a40-4270-b045-827dd840efc9.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=512&h=288&q=medium) ### Sotkamo Visit Sotkamo for the Vuokatti tourist centre and Hiidenportti National Park. ![Aerial view of the snow-dusted Kajaani Castle ruins embraced by dark, icy waters under a stark winter sky, Kajaani, Kainuu, Finland.](https://images.trvl-media.com/place/1752/3861ae7b-9b11-41f6-ba8a-bfd69662fa93.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=512&h=288&q=medium) ### Kajaani Kajanni, Kainuu’s main city, conjures up the past with memories of famous Finns such as Elias Lönnrot, Eino Leino and Urho Kekkonen. Its wonderful forests beckon visitors to its nearby national parks. ![Panorama landscape covered with snow in a ski resort at sunrise. Vuokatti Finland](https://images.trvl-media.com/place/6056268/45843c58-1fbb-4e6c-a84f-b6a59b360f62.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=512&h=288&q=medium) ### Vuokatti The series of forested hills (or ‘vaara’ in Finnish) in Vuokatti, is a winter’s paradise for skiers and snowboarders alike. In summer, you can climb Naapurinvaara, or hike in the Hiidenportti National Park. ![Nestled up in the north-east Finland lies Kuhmo. The sleepy town is great jumping off point for many outdoor activities including dog-sledding, cross-country skiing, wildlife watching and even winter rapids floating (http://www.hecktictravels.com/rapids-floating). In the summer the town hosts the Chamber Music Festival which attracts about 40,000 visitors. #Finland #Kuhmo](https://images.trvl-media.com/place/4691/36df8575-f236-4132-b500-57af32c60640.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=512&h=288&q=medium) ### Kuhmo Surrounded by coniferous forests and waterways, Kuhmo is an easy-going country village and an international centre of culture where over 200 events are held annually. ![Heart Lakes!! Northern Finland and an epic view over the centennial, Hossa National Park. This was the last image I took just past midnight yesterday evening to finish off another awesome Traveldudes campaign in partnership with Wild Taiga Finland, Kuhmo - Suomussalmi and I wish I was in Finland :)](https://images.trvl-media.com/place/6049005/5dba4b87-c988-46b1-84f1-359ef37a7b84.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=512&h=288&q=medium) ### Suomussalmi Located near the Russian border, Suomussalmi hosts Finland’s most impressive rock paintings, and is the former home of author Ilmari Kianto. ![](https://a.travel-assets.com/mad-service/footer/bnaBanners/BEX_Footer.jpg) ## Go further with the Expedia app Save on select hotels when you book in the app. Our app deals help you to save on trips so you can travel more and manage it all on the go. Scan the QR code with your device camera and download our app