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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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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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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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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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.

Living in Kainuu

Why Jaana Chose Kuhmo

Jaana Koistinen, a nature and culture enthusiast and a parent of two children chose Kuhmo for reasons that are equally appreciated by newcomers and by those who have always lived there.

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Barokki Soi Music Festival

Barokki Soi is a music festival organized at springtime in Kajaani. As the name of the event suggests, music from the Baroque period is performed at the concerts.

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Tour de Kainuu Cycling Event

Welcome to enjoy a relaxed event as well as beautiful hills and the brilliant waters of Kainuu!

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Eino Leino House Book Days

The annual Paltaniemi Days and Eino Leino House Book Days in July are a combination of sales event, presentations, lectures, concerts, meeting old and new acquaintances and attending evening events.

Värikallio Rock Paintings

The paintings of Värikallio, made with blood and red ochre, are estimated to be 3,500–4,500 years old. More than 60 figures can be identified from the sheer rock wall rising out of Lake Somerjärvi. The mystical animal and human figures are believed to be related to hunting or shamanism. The unique Värikallio is located in the northern reaches of Hossa national park and can be visited throughout the year.

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Linda Settled Down in Kajaani

Linda from Germany settled down in Kajaani.

Living in Kainuu

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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Ethno Music Festival Sommelo in Kuhmo

Ethno music festival Sommelo in Kuhmo is arranged annually in Kuhmo. In addition to concerts, the program includes for example exhibitions, training in different musical instruments and seminars related to folk music.