Discover the wild heart of Finland in 5 days

Damon Beckford - (damonbeckford)
Itinerary created by
Damon Beckford
What you’ll do

This itinerary takes you on an unforgettable journey through Kajaani, Suomussalmi, and Kuusamo, stretching into the wild heart of Southern Lapland. Brace yourself for breathtaking landscapes, rewarding day hikes, authentic cultural experiences, and awe-inspiring wildlife encounters. It’s the ultimate way to discover the raw, untamed beauty and spirit of Kainuu and Koillismaa at their absolute best.

Day Total

55 km (34.2 mi)

1 hr 10 min

1

Kajaani Airport
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Finnish airport next to Kajaani
Category
Public Transport
Transport Type
flight
Direction

7.9 km (4.9 mi)

8 min

2

Kajaani Castle Ruins
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Medieval castle ruins in Finland
Category
Historic
Direction

2.5 km (1.6 mi)

5 min

3

Kajaani Church
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Neo-Gothic church in Finland
Category
Sightseeing
Direction

991 m (0.6 mi)

3 min

4

Pekka Heikkinen & Kumpp.
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Traditional Finnish bakery since 1913
Category
Café
Est. Price
$
Direction

2.3 km (1.5 mi)

5 min

5

Steamship S/S Kouta
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Northernmost steamship cruise in Europe
Category
Tours
Est. Price
$
Est. Duration
2-3h
Direction

21.7 km (13.5 mi)

25 min

6

Ärjä
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A Finnish paradise island next to Kajaani
Category
Photospot
Direction

19.6 km (12.2 mi)

22 min

7

Original Sokos Hotel Valjus
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Cozy hotel in center of Kajaani
Category
Hotel
Est. Price
$$
Direction

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