WILD PREDATORS OF THE NORTH

Kainuu offers the best opportunities in Europe to see and photograph the wild beasts of the North: the bear, wolf and wolverine. Experience the thrill of encountering these apex predators in their natural environment!

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Wildlife Photography in Wild Taiga
Wildlife in Hossa
Bear Watching in Vuokatti

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Hiking

All of nature is at your disposal, enjoy!

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Fishing

Dozens of beautiful fishing spots with original, wild fish populations.

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Lakes & Rivers

Cruises and canoeing on clear waters.

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Getting here

Welcome to Kainuu

Kainuu is located in the middle of Finland. There are daily flights to Kajaani, Oulu, Kuusamo and Kuopio from Helsinki. Kajaani is at the heart of the region and allows easy access to all of Kainuu. Oulu, Kuusamo and Kuopio are all roughly two hours from Kajaani by car. If you would like to see more of the Finnish landscape, you can travel conveniently from Helsinki to Kajaani by train.

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