Cafe Kaema (Prisma Kajaani)

Cafe Kaema Prisma Kajaani

Cafe Kaema is located in the hypermarket Prisma in Kajaani. Take a break and relax with a nice cup of coffee and freshly baked goods. The café is accessible.

Our location on the map

Veturitie 1, 87100 Kajaani

Ärjänsaari Island

The 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.

Ämmäkoski power plant

The hydro power plant was designed by architect Onni Tarjanne and constructed in 1917.

Winter trip to Ärjänsaari island for the whole family

Ärjänsaari is worth seeing and experiencing in winter. It offers natural slopes for downhill sledding and beautiful winter lake views.

Winter Fishing Trip to Lake Oulujärvi

We explore the secrets of winter fishing on Lake Oulujärvi.

Wanha kerho’s banqueting and conference services

Enjoy 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.

Vuottolahti natural skating trail on the frozen surface of Lake Oulujärvi

The 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.

Vuolijoki stone church

Discover 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.

Vimpelinvaara

The diverse opportunities of Vimpelinvaara attract outdoor enthusiasts. The hilly terrain of offers a challenge for skiers and mountain-bikers.

Veterans memorial

The monument designed by architect Erkki Vähämaa, 1990.

Uusi aika -memorial

The bronze sculpture was designed by the sculptor Kaarlo Mikkonen from Kajaani.

Urho Kekkonen’s home building

Check 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.

Urho Kekkonen School

Visit 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.

Unkarilaisten ääni -monument

The sculpture by the Hungarian sculptor Antal Krupiczer, 1991.

Unforgettable Snowshoe Trip To Ärjänsaari Island

Enjoy the beauty of winter nature on this snowshoe trip to the paradise-like Ärjänsaari Island.

Tyhjä hauta (Empty Tomb)

Sculptor Arvo Siikamäki, in 1999.

Tuuliportti: Moments of Joy

The sculpture by sculptor Antti Maasalo, 1987.

Tulevaisuus -memorial

The sculpture was created by the sculptor Kalervo Kallio in 1957.

The reliefs of President Urho Kekkonen

Artist Matti Hynynen, relief in Kalliokatu 7. Sculptor Matti Koskela, relief in Väinämöisenkatu 22.

The Kivipuisto stone park at the top of Kivesvaara in Paltamo

The 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.

The Kainuun Meri cottages and holiday accommodation

Comfortable cottages and modern holiday accommodation on the shores of Lake Oulujärvi in Kajaani.

The Elias sauna along the river Kajaaninjoki

Elias is a beautiful beach sauna that guides its guests from the gentle heat of sauna to spend time at the river Kajaaninjoki.

The Eino Leino House in Paltaniemi

The 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.

The Break – pool room

The Break is the best and only pool room in Kajaani. The pool tables are not only good but the best you can find. The quality of game (and entertainment) does not depend on equipment!

The Body Shop

Cosmetics not tested on animals from ethically and responsibly sourced ingredients.

Tervehdys -memorial

The sculpture by the sculptor Hannele Kylänpää, 2005.

Talaskangas Hiking Trail

The 12 km long hiking trail runs in the Talaskangas protected forest.

Suuri Aika - President Urho Kekkonen Memorial

The memorial, created by sculptor Pekka Kauhanen, was unveiled in the fall of 1990. It is located in Urho Kekkonen Park in Kajaani.

Sundial

The sundial in Suvantoranta park was designed by Osmo Rimpiläinen in 2001.

Step-In shoe and bag shop

The Step-In shoe and bag shop located in Kauppakatu in the centre of Kajaani is one of the most versatile shoe shops in Finland.

Steamship to Ärjänsaari

Experience the magnificent Ärjänsaari island on a steam boat cruise from the centre of Kajaani.

Statue of Pietari Brahe

By Yrjö Liipola in 1954.

Statue of Elias Lönnrot

By Mauno Oittinen in 1942.

Statue of Eino Leino

By Alpo and Nina Sailo, 1980.

Sports equipment available for rent in Paltamo

Kotomo rents exercise and hiking equipment for both relaxed and adventurous activities!

Sotilaspoikien memorial

Kainuu Sotilaspoikien perinnekilta Ry association, 2004.

Sokos Kajaani

Sokos offers brand products: women’s and men’s clothing, footwear and Marimekko home goods as well as cosmetics, hair salon products and hairstylist services.

Sillä Chic

Sillä 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.

Scenic cruise to Kajaaninjoki

Enjoy the wonderful landscape of the River Kajaaninjoki and a summer’s day on an authentic steamship.

Sauna raft on the Kajaaninjoki River

The 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.

Sauna experience on Ärjänsaari

Live like a lord in Vierasniemi on the Ärjänsaari island!

Sauna and outdoor hot tub in Kotolinna

Enjoy the heat of the sauna and an outdoor hot tub in Kotolinna in the beautiful landscapes of river Kiehimänjoki!

Saattue sculpture

The work of the sculptor Armas Hutri, 1971, located in Suvantoranta Park in Kajaani

Riihipiha Museum

The 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 during the summer.

Rental hut Kivelä

The rental hut has a plank wood structure and was originally constructed in the 1930s.

Rental hut Kallela

The rental hut has a plank wood structure and was originally constructed in the 1930s.

Rent an eFatbike from the Arctic Giant

Follow the footsteps of giants on the saddle of an eFatbike!

Renfors route

Renfors route offers some of the most beautiful scenes and sights of Kajaani, right by the city center.

Rehjansaari Island

A few kilometres from the centre of Kajaani, Rehjansaari on Lake Nuasjärvi is a small, natural and pleasant trekking destination all year round.

R-Collection Factory Outlet

R-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.

Pöllyvaara Trail

Located near the city center of Kajaani, the 5 km hiking trail and the 3 km exercise path in Pöllyvaara are easily accessed.

Puunkaatoon sculpture

Puunkaatoon (To The Woodshed) sculpture, donated by the Emil Cedercreutz Foundation, 2005.

Puuilo Kajaani

Puuilo is a department store for people with a DIY attitude. The product range includes construction supplies, tools, garden supplies and car supplies.

Porapoika sculpture

The sculpture 'Porapoika' (Drill Boy) by the sculptor Matti Lahtinen, 2004.

Pohjan Pioneeri Memorial Anchor

The Pohjan Pioneeri memorial is located near the Kajaani tarred canal and was built in 1998.

Play padel on an indoor court

Play padel in Kajaani all year round. Instruction is also available for beginners and more advanced padel players.

Play padel in an outdoor court

Two 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.

Pirunvaara Hiking Trail

The Pirunvaara hiking trail runs through a gorgeous fir forest to the top of Pirunvaara hill, where there is a campfire site and great views of Lake Sokajärvi.

Panoramic House

Step on the roof of Kainuu – experience and enjoy the unique freedom of the hilly landscape!

Paltaniemi beach

Spend 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.

Paltaniemen kuvakirkko - Paltaniemi old church

Enjoy 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.

Paltamon vaatetus

Paltamon vaatetus - a big clothing shop with great service in Paltamo!

Paltamo Museum of local history

Paltamo 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.

Paltamo Golf

Golf, ProShop, Accommodation, Caravan, Restaurant, Golf, Sport – Enjoy recreation at the golf course of Paltamo Golf with high-quality services and activities.

Pajakka

Pajakka 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.

Original Sokos Hotel Valjus

Original 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.

Optikko Kaakinen - Optician services

Optikko Kaakinen, a reliable service since 1932. Optikko Kaakinen has high-quality spectacles, sunglasses, contact lenses and other optical products. Welcome!

Niilo Hyttinen art exhibition

Niilo Hyttinen (1940–2010) is one of the most renowned artists from Kainuu. Exhibition in Kajaani Art Museum 12.9.–24.11.2024.

Museum Director's Photo Exhibition in Kainuu Museum

The photography exhibition by Museum Director Antti Mäkinen displays 39 photos taken between 1993 and 2023. It is open 20.11.2024–2.2.2025.

Monument to all those who fell during the Civil War

Granit Oy, 1921.

Monument of the Kainuu settlement

The monument of the Kainuu settlement is located at Kiehimänvaara in Paltamo with an exceptional view of Lake Oulujärvi.

Monument of Heikki Savolainen

By Matti Koskela in 2007. Made of red granite.

Melontakeskus kayaking centre

Lake 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.

Manor accommodation in Kajaani

Atmospheric accommodation in a manor very close to the Kajaani city centre. Staying overnight includes breakfast under chandeliers.

Lönnrot’s hut and herb garden

Visit Lönnrot's hut and the adjacent herbal garden. Lönnrot's hut and herb garden are located outside Hotel Kajaani.

Kouta-Vuores hiking trails

Situated on the east side of Lake Oulujärvi, Kouta-Vuores hiking trails are an excellent hiking destination for the whole family. Multiple trails offer possibilities for both shorter and longer routes.

Koivukoski power plant

The hydro power plant was built in 1941–1943 and it is designed by architect Eino Pitkänen. It is located on the Kajaaninjoki river, in the center of Kajaani.

Kesäniemi beach

The Kesäniemi beach has a beach volley court, a dock, 3- and 5-metre diving towers, changing rooms and a toilet.

Keisarintalli Museum in Paltaniemi

The 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.

Kayaking around Ärjänsaari island

See and experience what the paradise island of Oulujärvi looks like from the lake.

Kayaking 101 on Ärjänselkä, Lake Oulujärvi

Are you dreaming of kayaking, but never dared or had an opportunity to try it? We have a solution for you!

Kauppapihan Puoti

Kauppapihan 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.

Kaukavesi Aquatics Centre

Kaukavesi 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.

Kaukametsä Poetry Path

On 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.

Kaukametsä Conference and Cultural Centre

The versatile facilities of Kaukametsä Conference and Cultural Centre, awarded for its architecture, are great for organising various events and concerts.

Kajaani Town Hall

The town hall designed by C.L. Engel was completed in 1831 and is the most important and oldest building in the Kajaani city centre.

Kajaani tar boat canal

The 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.

Kajaani Orthodox Church

Discover the only byzantine-style church in the Nordic countries in Kajaani. The building was inaugurated for church use in 1959.

Kajaani Evangelical Lutheran Church

Visit the magnificent church in the city centre. The park area around the church has a statue for war heroes and a military cemetery.

Kajaani Castle ruins

Built 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.

Kajaani Camping & Cottages

Kajaani Cottages & Camping: some camping pitches for caravans, motorhomes and tents.

Kajaani Art Museum

Kajaani 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.

Kaisanet

Kaisanet 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.

Kainuun kirja- ja paperikauppa - book and paper shop

The 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.

Kainuu Museum in Kajaani

Visit 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.

Jim&Jill

Jim & 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.

Iso-Ruuhijärvi fishing area

Iso-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.

Igloo accommodation at Lake Oulujärvi

Experience 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.

Hotel Kajanus

Hotel Kajanus is a comfortable 181-room hotel located very close to Kajaani city centre.

Hotel Kajaani

Hotel 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.

Hiking trails in Paltamo

There are four marked trails in Kivesvaara, each of which has its own special destination. The trails also include a two-kilometre accessible route.

Helatalo Kajaanin Lukko

The sales, installation and maintenance services of Abloy, iLOQ, Rollock, Dorma and other locking and fitting products and security technology, and spare parts sales.

Hakasuo Mill and nature trail

Hakasuo Mill is a nationally significant cultural historical site. The Hakasuo nature trail is located by the mill.

Guided Walking Tour in Kajaani

How and why was Kajaani founded? How have different centuries shaped Kajaani? A guided walking tour opens up the history and present of Kajaani in the heart of the city.

Finland's northernmost toy museum

Finland'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.

Evening cruise to Lake Oulujärvi

Finland’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.

Escape room games in Kajaani

Set 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.

Equipment rental at Lake Oulujärvi

Equipment for a variety of activities on water and land is available for rent for those interested in exploring the area on their own.

Dressmann

Dressmann Kajaani offers a wide range of men’s clothing for people of all ages for everyday and festive events. Welcome!

Cinema BioRex Kajaani

The modern cinema near the Kajaani city centre was completed in 2004.

Children’s traffic park

The Kajaani Traffic Park is intended for all children under the age of 10.

Cafe Kaema (Prisma Kajaani)

Cafe Kaema is located in the hypermarket Prisma in Kajaani. Take a break and relax with a nice cup of coffee and freshly baked goods. The café is accessible.

Boat Transportation to Ärjä Island

Welcome to spend a dream day at Ärjä Island, the gem of Lake Oulujärvi, known for its stunning sandy beaches, high coastal cliffs, and beautiful pine forest terrain. Ärjä Island offers immersive experiences for all nature lovers.

Birdhouse Hotel

Feel free as a bird and enter the Arctic Giant Birdhouse high up on the hill. An unforgettable nature experience – become one with nature.

Aurora Birdhouse

At Aurora Birdhouse, you’ll be enchanted by natural phenomena and the surrounding silence. Experience the wonders of nature!

Arppe Memorial Forest Trail

This loop trail is 2,2 km long and it runs through a protected nature reserve, which consists of rare old forest that is in a natural state.

Arctic Sauna On Frozen Lake

Enjoy a truly unique arctic experience on the ice of Lake Oulujärvi in a sleigh sauna under millions of stars!

Arctic House

Take 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!

Arctic Giant Safaris

Arctic Giant Safaris is a safari house in the Arctic Giant, offering activities all year round.

Arctic Giant Birdhouse Hotel Jättiläisenmaa

Feel free as a bird as you arrive at the hilltop and enter the Arctic Giant, located in Paltamo, high up on the Kivesvaara hill.

Arctic Giant

When you look at the world through the eyes of a giant, you can see far and feel greatly moved.

Accommodation in Kotolinna

Kotolinna 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.