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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Jaa sivu eteenpäin

Sinua voisi kiinnostaa myös nämä jutut

Juttuja tuhansien tarinoiden Kainuusta.

Katso kaikki tarinat

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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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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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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.

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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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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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Swamp Soccer World Championships

Swamp Soccer World Championships are played annually in Hyrynsalmi, Kainuu.

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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Veisuuvestivaalit Music Event in Ristijärvi

Veisuuvestivaali is the main cultural event of the small Ristijärvi municipality, taking place every year at the beginning of August. There are some amazingly sensitive and emotional concerts available.

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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.

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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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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!

Living in Kainuu

Migration Stories

The RekryKainuu project has interviewed some people who have moved to Kainuu. From that series of articles, you may read in English the story of Diana, who moved from Barcelona to Sotkamo.