Our most popular products are ice cream, ice lollies, sweets, soft drinks, sugared doughnuts, meat pastries, coffee and tea.
Our summer café is located near the Ärjänsaari main pier and is only accessible by waterways.
Get to Ärjä with your own boat, a charter cruise of Luonnollisesti Oulujärvi Oy, Steamship Kouta or a canoe.
The summer café in Ärjänsaari at Lake Oulujärvi offers delicacies for the summer’s day.
Read moreThe Ärjänsaari island is the jewel of Lake Oulujärvi. Long sandy beaches and high sand banks create a setting for a variety of beach activities. The trail that circles the island is around 10 km long.
Read moreÄrjänsaari is worth seeing and experiencing in winter. It offers natural slopes for downhill sledding and beautiful winter lake views.
Read moreWe explore the secrets of winter fishing on the vast frozen expanse of Ärjänselkä, located on Lake Oulujärvi.
Read moreEnjoy delicious and simple home cooking at Wanha Kerho in the milieu of a museum building that is over 100 years old, whether to celebrate a special occasion or as part of your everyday life.
Read moreThe Vuottolahti skating trail is suitable for people of all ages, providing excellent conditions for spending a winter day with the whole family. Furry companions are also welcome.
Read moreDiscover the only greystone church in Kainuu. The church was built out of stone based on a decision by the Imperial Senate of Finland although the parish actually wanted a wooden church.
Read moreThe diverse opportunities of Vimpelinvaara attract outdoor enthusiasts. The hilly terrain of offers a challenge for skiers and mountain-bikers.
Read moreThe bronze sculpture was designed by the sculptor Kaarlo Mikkonen from Kajaani.
Read moreCheck out Urho Kekkonen’s home building when seeing the sights of Kajaani. Urho Kekkonen spent his youth and political career in Kainuu, and continued to visit the landscapes of his youth later in life. You can visit the building’s outdoor areas.
Read moreVisit Urho Kekkonen School, known today as Väinölä School. You can visit the building’s outdoor areas. President Urho Kekkonen started his schooling in Kajaani in the second grade and completed his matriculation examination here in 1919.
Read moreThe sculpture by the Hungarian sculptor Antal Krupiczer, 1991.
Read moreThe statue of the founder of Kajaani, Pietari Brahe, was created by the sculptor Yrjö Liipola.
Read moreArtist Matti Hynynen, relief in Kalliokatu 7. Sculptor Matti Koskela, relief in Väinämöisenkatu 22.
Read moreThe stone park is located at the top of Kivesvaara in Paltamo and allows you to experience the local nature. Over 40 rock samples present the history and composition of the Finnish and Kainuu bedrock.
Read moreComfortable cottages and modern holiday accommodation on the shores of Lake Oulujärvi in Kajaani.
Read moreElias is a beautiful beach sauna that guides its guests from the gentle heat of sauna to spend time at the river Kajaaninjoki.
Read moreThe memorial house located in Paltaniemi, Kajaani is a replica of Eino Leino’s birth home and tells the story of two great Finnish authors, Elias Lönnrot and Eino Leino.
Read moreCosmetics not tested on animals from ethically and responsibly sourced ingredients.
Read moreThe memorial, created by sculptor Pekka Kauhanen, was unveiled in the fall of 1990. It is located in Urho Kekkonen Park in Kajaani.
Read moreThe Step-In shoe and bag shop located in Kauppakatu in the centre of Kajaani is one of the most versatile shoe shops in Finland.
Read moreExperience the magnificent Ärjänsaari island on a steam boat cruise from the centre of Kajaani.
Read moreEnjoy a captivating accommodation surrounded by beautiful river landscapes.
Read moreKotomo rents exercise and hiking equipment for both relaxed and adventurous activities!
Read moreEnjoy a delightful spa getaway in Kajaani! The package includes accommodation in a double room, a hearty breakfast, and two passes to the Kaukavesi aquatic center located in connection with the hotel premises.
Read moreSokos offers brand products: women’s and men’s clothing, footwear and Marimekko home goods as well as cosmetics, hair salon products and hairstylist services.
Read moreSillä Chic is a lingerie shop offering personal service, located by the Raatihuoneentori square in Kajaani. You are sure to find the most suitable products from our range, whatever the occasion.
Read moreEnjoy the wonderful landscape of the River Kajaaninjoki and a summer’s day on an authentic steamship.
Read moreThe Urkki sauna raft sailing on the Kajaaninjoki river offers a unique experience of bathing in the sauna while enjoying good food and refreshments and the magnificent scenery of Kajaani.
Read moreEnjoy the heat of the sauna and an outdoor hot tub in Kotolinna in the beautiful landscapes of river Kiehimänjoki!
Read moreThe work of the sculptor Armas Hutri, 1971, located in Suvantoranta Park in Kajaani
Read moreContemporary dance from Kainuu. Performances, residency activities and outreach. See the programme!
Read moreThe Riihipiha Museum is located in the centre of the Vuolijoki village. The museum showcases a rural yard area and the activities in rural Kainuu. Museum is open 15.6.-11.8.2023 Wed-Fri 11 am - 5 pm.
Read moreThe rental hut has a plank wood structure and was originally constructed in the 1930s.
Read moreThe rental hut has a plank wood structure and was originally constructed in the 1930s.
Read moreFollow the footsteps of giants on the saddle of an eFatbike!
Read moreR-Collection, a clothing manufacturer from Kajaani, has been inspiring customers with its colourful and relaxed designs since 1978. We are known for our anoraks, which are still in production today.
Read morePuunkaatoon (To The Woodshed) sculpture, donated by the Emil Cedercreutz Foundation, 2005.
Read morePuuilo is a department store for people with a DIY attitude. The product range includes construction supplies, tools, garden supplies and car supplies.
Read moreThe sculpture 'Porapoika' (Drill Boy) by the sculptor Matti Lahtinen, 2004.
Read moreThe Pohjan Pioneeri memorial is located near the Kajaani tarred canal and was built in 1998.
Read morePlay padel in Kajaani all year round. Instruction is also available for beginners and more advanced padel players.
Read moreTwo outdoor padel courts, a shop and rental equipment located near the centre of Kajaani and close to a pond in the sports park. Padel instruction is available.
Read moreStep on the roof of Kainuu – experience and enjoy the unique freedom of the hilly landscape!
Read moreSpend the day on the beach! The Paltaniemi beach is popular among city dwellers and Paltaniemi village residents. Next to the beach is a boat harbour.
Read moreEnjoy a delightful visit to the Paltaniemi old church, which is over 300 years old. The old church is located in the Paltaniemi village, 10 km from the centre of Kajaani. The church is known for its magnificent historical ceiling paintings, which portray different scenes from the Bible.
Read morePaltamo Museum of local history showcases artefacts from peasant culture, the tools of different vocations and local artefacts, the interior of an old schoolhouse and a cabin corner in Paltamo.
Read moreGolf, ProShop, Accommodation, Caravan, Restaurant, Golf, Sport – Enjoy recreation at the golf course of Paltamo Golf with high-quality services and activities.
Read morePajakka is located in the Kauppapaikka 18 shopping centre in Kajaani. Our product range includes the best products from Finnish manufacturers and well-known international brands for women, men and children.
Read moreOriginal Sokos Hotel Valjus offers high-quality accommodation, conference and restaurant services in the centre of Kajaani. The hotel also offers a venue for events such as meetings, banquets or weddings for up to 150 people.
Read moreOptikko Kaakinen, a reliable service since 1932. Optikko Kaakinen has high-quality spectacles, sunglasses, contact lenses and other optical products. Welcome!
Read moreThe monument of the Kainuu settlement is located at Kiehimänvaara in Paltamo with an exceptional view of Lake Oulujärvi.
Read moreLake Oulujärvi is calling! The Melontakeskus kayaking centre owned by the municipality of Paltamo is run by Oulujärvi Melojat ry, an association responsible for maintaining the centre.
Read moreAtmospheric accommodation in a manor very close to the Kajaani city centre. Staying overnight includes breakfast under chandeliers.
Read moreVisit Lönnrot's hut and the adjacent herbal garden. Lönnrot's hut and herb garden are located outside Hotel Kajaani.
Read moreThe Kesäniemi beach has a beach volley court, a dock, 3- and 5-metre diving towers, changing rooms and a toilet.
Read moreThe Keisarintalli (‘Emperor’s Stable’) building is located next to the Paltaniemi old church in Kajaani. This small building is one of the first museums in Finland.
Read moreSee and experience what the paradise island of Oulujärvi looks like from the lake.
Read moreAre you dreaming of kayaking, but never dared or had an opportunity to try it? We have a solution for you!
Read moreKauppapihan Puoti is a shop offering beautiful handicrafts from the local region and around Finland as well as high-quality products imported from responsible suppliers, such as interior decoration textiles and baby products.
Read moreKaukavesi Aquatics Centre offers recreation for the whole family. Relax in the hot water pool, have fast fun on the water slide or increase your fitness in the competition pool.
Read moreOn the Kaukametsä Poetry Path, stones on which poems have been carved form a small path where you can sense the atmosphere of the poetry weeks of the past summers.
Read moreThe versatile facilities of Kaukametsä Conference and Cultural Centre, awarded for its architecture, are great for organising various events and concerts.
Read moreThe town hall designed by C.L. Engel was completed in 1831 and is the most important and oldest building in the Kajaani city centre.
Read moreThe tar boat canal on the River Kajaaninjoki is the world’s only active tar canal, which makes it a unique attraction. Next to the canal is Lussitupa, the old dwellings of the ship lock guard.
Read moreDiscover the only byzantine-style church in the Nordic countries in Kajaani. The building was inaugurated for church use in 1959.
Read moreVisit the magnificent church in the city centre. The park area around the church has a statue for war heroes and a military cemetery.
Read moreBuilt back in the 1600s, Kajaani Castle loomed over an important waterway between Ostrobothnia and Russian Karelia. The castle ruins are an important cultural sight protected under the Antiquities Act.
Read moreKajaani Cottages & Camping: some camping pitches for caravans, motorhomes and tents.
Read moreKajaani Art Museum – small but great! Check out the wide range of exhibitions at the museum located in the former police station designed by Eino Pitkänen in 1936.
Read moreKaisanet shops are located in the centre of Kajaani at Pohjolankatu 20. The company’s product range includes comprehensive telecommunications services, devices and subscriptions for your needs at home and work.
Read moreThe bookshop was established 90 years ago. The shop offers a wide selection of books about Kainuu, works of authors from Kainuu and Paltamo, as well as books on the villages of Kainuu.
Read moreVisit the Kainuu Museum’s basic exhibition, you will discover Kainuu’s history and culture from prehistoric times until the mid-20th century. The museum also has changing exhibitions.
Read moreJim & Jill is located at the buzz of the Kajaani city centre, on Kauppakatu. We offer a wide range of brands and proficient salespersons who are happy to help you.
Read moreIso-Ruuhijärvi is an outdoor and recreational fishing centre in Kajaani and one of Kainuu’s most popular recreational fishing destinations. Ruuhijärvi is only 14 kilometres from Kajaani.
Read moreExperience the magnificent landscapes of Lake Oulujärvi in an atmospheric, floating igloo on the shore of Lake Oulujärvi or on the frozen lake in the winter.
Read moreScandic Kajanus is a comfortable 181-room hotel located very close to Kajaani city centre.
Read moreHotel Kajaani serves business and leisure travellers in a soothing natural environment. The hotel is surrounded by water and lush greenness, and all the services in the city are within walking distance.
Read moreThere are four marked trails in Kivesvaara, each of which has its own special destination. The trails also include a two-kilometre accessible route.
Read moreThe sales, installation and maintenance services of Abloy, iLOQ, Rollock, Dorma and other locking and fitting products and security technology, and spare parts sales.
Read moreRecharge and enjoy your time on a family spa getaway in Kajaani! The package includes accommodation in a spacious family room, a hearty breakfast, and four passes to the aquatic center located within the hotel premises.
Read moreHakasuo Mill is a nationally significant cultural historical site. The Hakasuo nature trail is located by the mill.
Read moreGeneraattori is the stage of performing arts. At Generaattori, you can watch theatre performances of the Kajaani amateur theatre and the Vaara Collection and modern dance pieces by the Routa Company.
Read moreGeneraattori is a space for performing arts, also available for rent for private events.
Read moreFinland's northernmost toy museum is located in Paltamo. The Eilisen lapset ja Leikityt lelut (“Yesterday’s Children and the Games We Played”) exhibition maintained by the Meteli Seis association showcases plaster sculptures, teddy bears, dolls and toys.
Read moreFinland’s northernmost steamship, S/S Kouta, cruises along the River Kajaaninjoki to the open Paltaselkä stretch in the historical and beautiful landscapes of Lake Oulujärvi.
Read moreSet up your own team and see how far you’ll get! The task is to escape from the room in 60 minutes by solving different tasks requiring logical reasoning and wit.
Read moreEquipment for a variety of activities on water and land is available for rent for those interested in exploring the area on their own.
Read moreDressmann Kajaani offers a wide range of men’s clothing for people of all ages for everyday and festive events. Welcome!
Read moreSpend a summer’s day on Ärjänsaari, known as a little island paradise. Ärjä island’s magnificent sandy beaches, tall sand banks and pine barren landscape ensure an unforgettable experience.
Read moreThe modern cinema near the Kajaani city centre was completed in 2004.
Read moreThe Kajaani Traffic Park is intended for all children under the age of 10.
Read moreFeel free as a bird and enter the Arctic Giant Birdhouse high up on the hill. An unforgettable nature experience – become one with nature.
Read moreAt Aurora Birdhouse, you’ll be enchanted by natural phenomena and the surrounding silence. Experience the wonders of nature!
Read moreEnjoy a truly unique arctic experience on the ice of Lake Oulujärvi in a sleigh sauna under millions of stars!
Read moreTake a break in the Arctic Giant by a quiet hilly landscape to experience unforgettable nature. The enchantment of hill landscapes - above the roofs of Kainuu!
Read moreArctic Giant Safaris is a safari house in the Arctic Giant, offering activities all year round.
Read moreFeel free as a bird as you arrive at the hilltop and enter the Arctic Giant, located in Paltamo, high up on the Kivesvaara hill.
Read moreWhen you look at the world through the eyes of a giant, you can see far and feel greatly moved.
Read moreKotolinna offers guests an old-timey atmosphere with modern comfort and inspiring facilities for remote work, parties and meetings along the Kiehimänjoki River near Lake Oulujärvi.
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