The building has two saunas, a comfortable fireplace hut and an adjacent sandy beach where you can go for a refreshing swim.
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 moreThe hydro power plant was designed by architect Onni Tarjanne and constructed in 1917.
Read moreAsian Sushi and Wok Buffet Restaurant in Kajaani, with a view to River Kajaaninjoki.
Read moreThe cozy wine bar Térapija offers high-quality wines, cocktails and tasty tapas with proficient and personal service. Pop in for a glass of wine and enjoy the relaxed atmosphere!
Read moreEnjoy 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 just enjoy your everyday life. Come enjoy lunch from Monday to Saturday!
Read moreEnjoy 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 just everyday life. You can also order the bakery’s delicacies home!
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 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 12 km long hiking trail runs in the Talaskangas protected forest.
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 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 moreThe work of the sculptor Armas Hutri, 1971, located in Suvantoranta Park in Kajaani
Read moreA warm atmosphere and live music, that’s what we're happy to serve you in the Kulma restaurant in the centre of Kajaani.
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 during the summer.
Read moreRestaurant Sulo food and wine attracts you to enjoy delicacies from a charcoal oven with wine. The restaurant is located at the Original Sokos Hotel Valjus.
Read moreRosso is an Italian restaurant known by all Finns. Rosso in Kajaani also offers lunch on weekdays.
Read moreGood food and drinks and relaxed but proficient service. Kajaani’s very own Ranch.
Read moreRestaurant Fors offers local home food from Kainuu and flavours from around the world. The restaurant’s catering service bakes and makes tasty treats for any event, happy or sad.
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 moreRenfors route offers some of the most beautiful scenes and sights of Kajaani, right by the city center.
Read moreA few kilometres from the centre of Kajaani, Rehjansaari on Lake Nuasjärvi is a small, natural and pleasant trekking destination all year round.
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 moreLocated near the city center of Kajaani, the 5 km hiking trail and the 3 km exercise path in Pöllyvaara are easily accessed.
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 moreDelicacies in the way of the giants with a big heart, a handful of love and a dash of tenderness.
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 moreThe 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.
Read morePioppo Taproom & Eatery is open since the summer of 2024. Enjoy lunch, Neapolitan style pizza and other specialities!
Read moreThe bakery–confectionery founded by Pekka Heikkinen in 1913 starts buzzing early in the morning. Customers are buying loaves of bread baked in a wood-burning oven known nation-wide.
Read moreStep on the roof of Kainuu – experience and enjoy the unique freedom of the hilly landscape!
Read morePancho Villa is a restaurant that offers á la carte meals and lunch. The restaurant is famous for its burgers, juicy steaks, fresh salads, delicious Mexican delicacies and a special menu for children. Lunch is served Pancho style on weekdays.
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 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 moreOptikko Kaakinen, a reliable service since 1932. Optikko Kaakinen has high-quality spectacles, sunglasses, contact lenses and other optical products. Welcome!
Read moreNiilo Hyttinen (1940–2010) is one of the most renowned artists from Kainuu. Exhibition in Kajaani Art Museum 12.9.–24.11.2024.
Read moreThe photography exhibition by Museum Director Antti Mäkinen displays 39 photos taken between 1993 and 2023. It is open 20.11.2024–2.2.2025.
Read moreThe monument of the Kainuu settlement is located at Kiehimänvaara in Paltamo with an exceptional view of Lake Oulujärvi.
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 moreSituated 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.
Read moreThe 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.
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 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 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 moreEnjoy the summery river landscape on the pier terrace! Located in the peaceful landscape of River Kajaaninjoki, the Kalkkisilta Laituriterassi pier terrace is open from Wednesday to Saturday during summers.
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 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 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 moreHakasuo Mill is a nationally significant cultural historical site. The Hakasuo nature trail is located by the mill.
Read moreHow 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.
Read moreGrön Night Bar & Karaoke is a restaurant with a warm atmosphere, good customer service and a nice drink selection located in the city centre.
Read moreExploring the forest is best when you have a belly full of warmth. A taste experience in the way of giants!
Read moreDelicacies in the way of the giants with a big heart, a handful of love and a dash of tenderness!
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 moreDressmann Kajaani offers a wide range of men’s clothing for people of all ages for everyday and festive events. Welcome!
Read moreThe pleasant Café Onnikka is located in the heart of the Kajaani Travel Centre. All pastries sold at the café are baked in Onnikka's own kitchen daily.
Read moreCafe 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.
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 moreBar96 is a lively and versatile bar located underground. The bar has been fully renovated and is a great place for a night-out for those of us with more adult tastes.
Read moreBar Tuttu is an easy place to come to and grab a drink. Pop over during your shopping trip, spend a night-out or enjoy a drink on the terrace during the summer while making new friends.
Read moreHave a lovely drink at Bar Narnia! Narnia is a bar in the centre of Kajaani, located along the so-called bar street. Come and enjoy high-quality drinks and good beers at the bar.
Read moreAt Aurora Birdhouse, you’ll be enchanted by natural phenomena and the surrounding silence. Experience the wonders of nature!
Read moreThis 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.
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 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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