Visit Kuhmo

Welcome to Kuhmo, to the birthplace of Kalevala! Kuhmo offers its visitors a unique blend of natural beauty, cultural heritage, and active leisure. Explore Kuhmo’s stunning lake landscapes and rapids, which provide excellent hiking opportunities and place for various water activities. Come discover the diverse offerings of Kuhmo and find your favorite destination!

Events

Kuhmo is also known for its international Chamber music festival, which attracts music lovers from all over the world annually. Additionally, Kuhmo Arts Centre hosts intriguing artists throughout the year.

All events here: Events in Kuhmo

Snowmobiling

Kuhmo has two freeride areas and excellent trails, read more: Snowmobiling

War History

In Kuhmo locates Winter War Museum, where events from the Winter War in Kuhmo are presented through objects, photographs, scale models, and sound effects. The area has several battle sites that can be explored, for example, on a summer guided tour. Read more: War History

Wildlife

Kuhmo is known for its vast wilderness areas and the observation of predators roaming there. Would you be interested in seeing bears or wolves? Read more: Wildlife Observation

UNESCO City of literature

Since 2019, Kuhmo has also been part of UNESCO’s Creative Cities Network – the only city of literature in Finland. In total, the network includes 42 member cities worldwide. Read more: Kuhmo City of literature

And much more! Explore our entire offering: Visit Kuhmo