Sotkamo

Sotkamo is a destination in Kainuu, Finland. It offers visitors a range of attractions and experiences in a distinctive setting.

Kajaani is the nearest major city, served by planes, buses and trains. From there you can travel to Sotkamo by bus. As otherwise in rural Finland, car is your other option for getting in. In the wintertime, the free Vuokatti SkiBus operates between Sotkamo and Vuokatti.

Electric kick scooters

See also: Finland §

By motorised scooter

Finnish Move on East rents electric kick scooters for use in the centre.

By car

If you arrived by car in Sotkamo, using the car is good for traveling longer distances (which are present in there).

By taxi

See also: Kainuu and Eastern Oulu region §

By taxi

Menevä Sotkamo ,

+358 50-471-0470 (head of office) ,

toll-free:

0800-02120 (booking) ,

[email protected] .

Smartphone apps: Valopilkku, 02 Taksi

Sotkamo museum ,

Sopalantie 1, 88600 Sotkamo ,

+358 40-848-5543 .

Two old granaries are the museum of local history and culture in Sotkamo

Tervajärvi house museum ,

Tervajärventie 16, 88600 Sotkamo ,

+358 400-755-599 .

Tervajärvi is a classic Kainuu farmhouse. The museum contais main building, built in the 19th century and three storage houses.

Vuokatti

( 7 km east of Sotkamo centre ).

Ski resort.   ( updated Mar 2018 )

Naapurinvaaran Huvikeskus ,

Naapurinvaarantie 20 B

( by Naapurivaara, 6 km north from Vuokatti ),

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+358 40-761-8165 , +358 45-131-0932 ,

[email protected] .

Most weeks May–Nov, usually Sa, Midsummer F, 19:30–00:30 .

Social dancing to live music (run by the local youth association). Restaurant with nice view towards Nuoasjärvi and Vuokatti. Bus transport for the dances from Sotkamo and Vuokatti, sometimes from Kajaani ( ☏

+358 40-541-8696 ).

€22–25/15+cloakroom €2–3 (reduced price in 2025 for youth < 25 years, older students get a €1 discount), ticket+bus from Sotkamo/Vuokatti and back €27 (perhaps cash only) .

Local restaurants and trattorias serve regional cuisine featuring fresh, seasonal ingredients. Traditional dishes reflect the local culinary heritage.

Cafes and bars in the town centre serve coffee, wine, and local beverages. Regional wines and spirits are worth sampling.

Lodging

Cottages at campsites; hotels, apartments and cottages at Vuokatti.

Break Sokos Hotel Vuokatti ,

Kidekuja 2

( 1.5 km from Vuokatti towards Sotkamo ),

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+358 10-783-1000 (pvm/mvm) ,

[email protected] .

 

Camping

There are a few shelters by the trails, behind Vuokatti and to the north, one above the steep western slope of Naapurivaara. Camping by tent by the shelters is probably possible. The shelters probably have an outhouse and a campfire place, no other services.

Proper campsites:

Naapurivaaran Lomakeskus Ky ,

Pohjavaarantie 66 ,

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+358 40-504-7694 ,

[email protected] .

Cottages all year, camping summer season only .

Camping and cottages. Beach. Most cottages have their own sauna , others can book and pay one separately. Campers have access to communal showers and kitchen.

Tent €12/person; caravan, two persons and electricity €37+€5/2.50 per additional person .  

Backcountry

Wild camping is possible according to the right to access , but you should keep off developed areas, which in practice means finding a suitable place 2–3 km from the centres of Sotkamo and Vuokatti. Nature reserves, such a

Local shops offer regional products, handicrafts, and everyday necessities. Markets may be held weekly in the town square.

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