Northern Game Summit
The gaming industry is strong in Kajaani. You’ll find both education in the field and vibrant business activities here.
Northern Game Summit (NGS) has formed into an annual event for networking between people of all skill levels of game development. NGS provides an easygoing environment for game creators to mingle, connect and exchange ideas. Every year the participants enjoy the friendly and comfortable yet informative feel of the event.
NGS is a part of the #GameCity Kajaani initiative – a joint operation of Kajaani University of Applied Sciences, the city of Kajaani and local games industry businesses.
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Raate Road
Raate Road in Suomussalmi, about 18 km long and ending at frontier barriers, was the scene of two decisive Winter War battles.
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Big Friday
Big Friday is an annual networking and business event bringing up the know-how of businesses in the region.
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Finnish Baseball in Sotkamo
Baseball is as Finnish as it gets! There is a very successful baseball team in Kainuu, with their home field on a beautiful spot in Sotkamo.
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Wildlife
The Finnish people have a millennial history of living side by side with carnivores. Watch a documentary and take a look into the predators' life!
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Bread Cheese Fair in Ristijärvi
Bread cheese is an important part of the Kainuu cuisine. In Ristijärvi, a bread cheese event is organised annually at the same time with the Veisuuvestivaali music event.
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Kajaani Poetry Week
The annual five-day festival is held in the beginning of July. The programme consists of performances from many different forms of art as well as meet and greets and discussions with authors.
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Lake Oulujärvi – Sea of Kainuu
Feel the sandy beach of Ärjä island on your toes, travel onboard the northernmost steamship in Europe and see the scenery through the eyes of national poet Eino Leino, enjoy the nightless nights at the stunning golf course in Paltamo and have sweet dreams in the birdhouse hotel.
Lake Oulujärvi ›
Homebase in Sotkamo
Sotkamo is an active municipality that has more to offer to its residents than an average towns of its size. In Sotkamo, it's easy to lead an active life style, and the municipality is attracting new inhabitants. Get to know your potential neighbors, who are living like they were on holiday 365 days a year!
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Kainuu Orienteering Week
The oldest Finnish Orienteering Week promises unique experiences in the varied terrain, rich culture and pristine natural environment in the Kainuu area.
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Kuhmo Chamber Music Festival
Every July, the town of Kuhmo is taken over by talented chamber musicians and audiences coming from all over the world to enjoy the unique concerts and atmosphere.
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Linda Settled Down in Kajaani
Linda from Germany settled down in Kajaani.
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Pakko Sanoa!
Pakko Sanoa! (Must say!) festival in Suomussalmi offers the audience a diverse and artistically interesting program with a comprehensive sample of the power of monologue theater, solo performances and the necessity to speak up.
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