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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Vuokatin Vaellus

Vuokatin Vaellus is the autumn season-opening event gathering hiking and yoga enthusiasts together in the hilly landscapes of Vuokatti. The event is suitable for everyone, even families.

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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Kekrifest

The annual Kekrifest, entertaining especially the heavy music enthusiasts, is arranged in October at Kajaanihalli.

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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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Kajaani Fest

A high-class music festival full of famous performers around the Kajaanihalli sports hall in the centre of Kajaani.

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Vuokatti-hiihto Skiing Event

The snow certainty of Vuokatti Hiihto, the best prepared ski tracks, experienced organisation and snow covered hilly landscape guarantee a skiing experience for both amateurs and top-class athletes!

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Annual Regional Gala

The annual regional Gala of Kainuu is arranged every year in August, in one of the region's municipalities. The event is aimed at the residents of Kainuu and is free for everyone to participate.

Vuokatti all the Year Round

Vuokatti in Sotkamo holds the place of the third most popular tourism destination in Finland. Is suits equally the purposes of families and professional athletes and offers activities for all the 365 days of the year. That is actually the motto of the whole Sotkamo municipality - live like you're on holiday 365 days a year!

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Kuhakunkku Fishing Competition

Oulujärven Kuhakunkku, based in Paltamo, is a fishing competition specialized in pike perch. The event also hosts a side party.

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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.

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Lost in Kainuu Adventure Race

Lost In Kainuu Adventure Race is arranged annually in a changing location in Kainuu, gathering about 500-700 adventure racers (amateurs to top athletes) to survive this ultimate challenge of physical and mental endurance.

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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!