Activities

Biking & hiking tour

Two different length tours to choose from. 3 h 65 € / 5 h 95 €. Two different length tours to choose from. 3 h tour includes approx. 10 km biking tour and approx. 3 km hiking in Lauttavaara nature trails, including refreshments and small...

Guided fat bike tour

Fat bikes are available also in winter time! Guided fat bike tour to destination planned with a guide. Price includes guide, helmet, bike and refreshments. 2 hour tour 59 €/person | 3 hour tour 80 €/person

Exciting swim at the Pajakkakoski rapid

The exciting swim takes place in the Pajakkakoski rapid in the centre of Kuhmo.

Life in bearlands

Introduction to Finnish lifestyle + nature tour

Bear watching

Meeting the "Wild Brown Bear" in its natural environment, the wild taiga, is an unforgettable experience and of course or photography enthusiasts an opportunity to take the shot of a lifetime from the comfort and safety of our specially designed...

Bicycle tours

City bike tour 2 h 49 €

Biking & hiking tour

Two different length tours to choose from. 3 h 65 € / 5 h 95 €. Two different length tours to choose from. 3 h tour includes approx. 10 km biking tour and approx. 3 km hiking in Lauttavaara nature trails, including refreshments and small...

Elk safari

We invite nature enthusiasts to the evergreen forests to look for the European Elk (Alces alces), the largest member of the deer family found throughout Europe.

Fishing trip

Fishing tour to Pajakka rapids or Syväjärvi lake. Price includes transfers, fishing license, equipment and camp fire lunch. Duration 4 hours.

Hiking tour on brown bear tracks

During a nature walk of 2-3 h in the Finnish taiga, secrets and tracks of brown bear:

Hiking Tours

3 hour hiking tour to Lentua nature trails and Lentua rapid (incl. transfers)

Paddling tour on the lake

Guided relaxing paddling tour on lake Lammasjärvi starts straight from the hotel shore. Tour is provided with canoes for 2-3 persons. Duration 2 hours, including coffee break with refreshments and small snacks in an island. Suitable for beginners.

Mythical Hiidenportti National Park

Hiidenportti means "goblin's gate" and there are some interesting mythical stories related to the park. On this 6 hour tour we will see the Hiidenportti gorge, old forests and a spot that once had a wilderness farm on it.

Two nature trails

Visit the beautiful nature of Kuhmo and learn a lot about nature and history on this easy tour!

Healing from the nature

Resin cream making

Husky safari

Joyful atmosphere is guaranteed by the huskies who are always happy to meet new people.

Ice fishing

During this activity you may be part of the fishing day of the local fishers. Our guide will teach ice fishing to You and You´ll try some fishing with nets (yes, under the ice!), Drill the ice- and try some fishing with jig. You may try some...

Ski schools and cross country skiing

Ski-school suitable for children and beginners and different length tours for more advanced skiers.

Snowmobile safaris

All safaris are guided and include thermal suit, boots, cloves, socks and helmet, insurance (own risk 1000 €/snowmobile)

Snowshoe tours

Guided snowshoe tours on Kalevala canvas, nearby islands and taiga forests.

Snowshoe tracking to wolverine hut

Follow the tracks of wolverine, elk and hare by snowshoes with your professional wilderness guide. You'll reach the private wilderness hut where you'll stay 1,5-2 hours in middle of silence to get a chance to observe the wolverine or other animals...

Taiga aurora

Feel the magic of the polar sky and the northern lights. Professional wilderness guide will take you through the forests get to the spot to observe northern lights. Guide will tell you stories about the sky and northern lights and a fire will keep...

Taiga snowshoe and ice fishing

Reach the wilderness lake by snowshoeing, with a chances to see tracks of wild animals on the way like wolverines, elk, hare. At the lake try your luck to catch perch living under the ice. Enjoy a brake and warm up around fire that you will learn to...

Northern lights + snowmobiling

Explore the evening landscape in stunning nature.

Aurora hunting and photography workshop

Aurora picnic from Hotel Kalevala

Private aurora hunting with a car