Linnanvirta Festival in Kajaani

Linnanvirta festival around the Kajaani ruin castle in August sets the riverside park to life. There’s interesting program available during several days. The event is jointly organized by Metsähallitus, the Vaara collective and the city of Kajaani.

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Sinua voisi kiinnostaa myös nämä jutut

Juttuja tuhansien tarinoiden Kainuusta.

Katso kaikki tarinat

A Region of Tar Burners

The history of tar making dates back thousands of years. The technique used traditionally used in Finland was tar burning in a pit, i.e. dry distillation of wood. The tar barrels were transported to Oulu in the coast by boat. The large rapids of River Kajaaninjoki were the biggest obstacles for the oarsmen rowing tar barrels to Oulu. The canals built in the rapids of River Kajaaninjoki were the solution.

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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.

Kajaani City Theater

The theater has an ambitious and open-minded approach towards arts, society at large and manifestations of diversity in human experience, with regional perspective.

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Kainuu Open

Kainuu Open is the culmination of the Kainuu golf season. It is played annually on the three golf courses of Kainuu. Katinkulta Golf, Kajaani Golf and Paltamo Golf courses are played on consecutive days.

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Raate Marathon and March

Raate Marathon and Raate March are organized on the historical sites of Winter War. There are suitable options for the whole family to participate.

Literature Tourism

The national epic Kalevala is a central element in Kainuu`s literary culture. In 2019, Kuhmo became part of the UNESCO Creative Cities Network founding their application on the strong connection between Kuhmo and the Kalevala, and the many ways the Kalevala influences the everyday life in Kuhmo. In addition to Elias Lönnrot who compiled the Kalevala, Kainuu has also other famous writers such as Isa Asp, Eino Leino, Ilmari Kianto and Veikko Huovinen, whose trails to follow!

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Dance Pavilions

In Finland going out for social dancing is a traditional way to spend time, meet people and enjoy music. Especially at summertime there are plenty of summer pavilions open, often located in beautiful places in the countryside.

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Kajaani Street Market

The traditional street market event is arranged annually in Kajaani at the time of Kajaani Poetry Week and the birthday of national poet Eino Leino (6th July).

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Ärjä Art Festival

Ärjä art festival, arranged every other year, offers its guests ecological themes and performing arts on the beautiful island.

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Harness Racing in Kajaani

Harness racing is a fast-paced sport that offers unforgettable experiences and excitement. One of the regional race tracks is in Kuluntalahti, Kajaani.

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!