Suomussalmi

Kainuu, Finland

Why visit Suomussalmi?

Suomussalmi is the second southernmost part of the reindeer-herding area in Finland. During the Winter War of 1939–1940, several battles were fought in the area around Suomussalmi, the most important ones being the Battle of Suomussalmi and the Battle of Raate.

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By train

Nearest railway stations are Kontiomäki and

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How do you get there?

By Train

Nearest railway stations are Kontiomäki and

By bus

There is a school bus , which can be used also by other people (except the service marked "*" in the 2022–2023 timetable). Otherwise: use the coaches or a taxi.

By taxi

See also: Kainuu and Eastern Oulu region §

By taxi

Smartphone apps: Valopilkku, 02 Taksi, Menevä, Taksini

What are the things to do?

Ämmänpäre ,

Viitostie 245

( at the Jätkänpuisto park ).

A steel sculpture made by Aleksi Jaakkola.

( updated Jul 2022 )

Hossa National Park

( Hossan kansallispuisto ).

National park with pine forests, lakes, eskers and stone age rock paintings; 110 km².  

Varisjärvi Path

( Varisjärven polku ),

Jalonkatu 5

( near the Jalonuoma fishing pond ).

A hiking trail.   ( updated Jul 2022 )

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Where to eat?

Kultainen Kukko ,

Kauppakatu 4 ,

☏

+358 8 636-285 .

M–F 10:00–18:00, Sa 10:00–14:00 .

A café-restaurant, which offers a variety of meals from locally or regionally produced ingredients.   ( updated Jul 2022 )

Where to drink?

Vaakuna Pub ,

Kauppakatu 9 .

20:00–01:00 .

  ( updated Jul 2022 )

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Where to stay?

Kiannon Kuohut ,

Jalonkatu 1 B ,

☏

+358 8 710-770 ,

[email protected] .

Spa hotel in the middle of natural landscapes. The pool area has a 25-meter fitness pool, a children’s pool with two slides, and hydromassage, whirlpool and cold water pools. In addition to Finnish saunas, the spa has an herbal steam bath. Restaurant.   ( updated Jul 2022 )

What should you buy?

S-market Suomussalmi ,

Ämmänkatu 2 ,

+358 8 636-285 .

M–Sa 07:00–21:00, Su 10:00–21:00 .

A grocery store.

( updated Jul 2022 )

Where to go next?

Routes through Suomussalmi

Sodankylä

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Nearby in Kainuu

More places to explore around Suomussalmi.

Guide content as of June 2026. Portions adapted from Wikivoyage, CC BY-SA 4.0.

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