Kuusamo Travel Guide — Things to Do, Food & Hotels
town in the region of Northern Ostrobothnia in Finland
About Kuusamo
Kuusamo is located in theKoillismaa highlands. It is a watershed, as rivers in the northern part flow north-east to the Arctic Ocean and those in the southern part flow westward to the Baltic Sea. The views consist of steep forested hills (Finnish:vaara) and large, pristine lakes. Bogs and mires are common especially in southern Kuusamo. The river Oulankajoki belongs to the official list of national landscapes of Finland. Even though Ruka often is referred to as a fell, there are no true fells in the Kuusamo area, as none of the hills reach the tree limit. The area has almost continental climate. Mean temperatures vary between−15°C (5°F)in January and+15°C (59°F)in July. The coldest temperature,−48°C (−54°F), was measured in January 1985. Annual snowfall is among the highest in Finland and
Top Attractions in Kuusamo
Explore the best things to see and do in Kuusamo:
- ★Kaamosgalleria
- ★Karhunkierros
- ★Local history museum
- ★Näränkä Natural Forest
- ★Nature photo festival
- ★Ölökyn ähkäsy trail
- ★Oulanka National Park Visitor Centre
- ★Tourist centre Karhuntassu
Where to Eat in Kuusamo
Must-try local food and restaurants:
- 🍴Restaurant Mango
- 🍴Sokos Hotel Kuusamo Restaurants
- 🍴Spa Coffee
Where to Stay in Kuusamo
- 🏨Holiday Club Kuusamon Tropiikki
- 🏨Holiday Village Petäjälampi
- 🏨Iisakki Village
- 🏨Isokenkäisten Klubi
- 🏨Juuma Camping
- 🏨Kuusinki Camping
Kuusamo Travel Guide Sections
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