Every visit to Kuusamo Lapland is a startling new adventure, where unique experiences come to life with the rhythm of the changing seasons. Many visitors who have experienced the magic of one season are already planning their next escape into Kuusamo’s thrilling wilderness!

As an individual tourist you will find more information of our holiday resorts from the links below:

Ruka, Kuusamo
http://www.ruka.fi
http://rukastories.blogspot.com

Pyhä, Pelkosenniemi
http://www.laplandpyha.fi

Syöte, Pudasjärvi
http://www.syote.fi

Salla
http://matkailu.salla.fi

Suomu, Kemijärvi
http://www.suomutunturi.fi

Taivalvaara, Taivalkoski
http://www.taivalkoski.fi

Kirintövaara, Posio
http://www.lapintaikamaa.com

A peaceful area with lots of space, sights, activity programmes, sportive and cultural events, excellent cuisine and accommodations, personal attention, a new border crossing station to the East. But above all there is a lot of NATURE! The last wilderness of Europe. Worth visiting every season. A paradise for hikers, skiers and nature lovers.

Holiday and Ski Resorts

 Ruka, Kuusamo
 Syöte, Pudasjärvi
 Salla
 Suomu, Kemijärvi
 Pyhä, Pelkosenniemi
 Taivalvaara, Taivalkoski
 Kirintövaara, Posio

National Parks

National Parks' Bulletin 2009 for Oulanka, Riisitunturi and Syöte National Parks
http://www.luontoon.fi/news.asp?Section=5715&Item=17775

Oulanka (a PAN Park),
www.outdoors.fi/oulankanp

Salla/Kuusamo 
www.outdoors.fi/oulankanp

Riisitunturi, Posio 
www.outdoors.fi/riisitunturinp

Syöte, Taivalkoski/Posio/Pudasjärvi
 www.outdoors.fi/syotenp

Pyhä-Luosto 
www.outdoors.fi/pyha-luostonp

Paanajärvi, a PAN Park in Russia near Oulanka 
http://parks.karelia.ru/paanajarvi/

Nature and Activities

Arctic Circle - Geographical element
Midnight sun - Natural phenomenon in summertime ( 24 hours daylight)
Northern Lights - Natural phenomenon in autumn, winter and spring

Hiking, Nordic walking, fishing, canoeing, river rafting, hunting, picking berries and mushrooms, horse riding, Alpine, telemark and cross-country skiing, snowboarding, snowshoe walking, ice fishing, snowmobile, husky and reindeer safaris, ice-wall climbing.

Contacts of Tourist Informations with links to regional web sites to plan your holiday

Kuusamo Info
Tourist Centre Karhuntassu,
Torangintaival 2, FI-93600 Kuusamo
Tel. +358 (0)306 502 540
info@kuusamo.fi, www.ruka.fi/english

Ruka Info
Shopping Centre Kumpare
Rukankyläntie 8, FI-93825 Ruka
Tel. +358 (0)8 8600 200
info@ruka.fi, www.ruka.fi/english

Posio Tourist Information
Pentik Mäki, Maaninkavaarantie 5,
FI-97900 Posio
Tel. +358 44 767 4218
matkailu.neuvonta@posio.fi, www.lapintaikamaa.com

Taivalkoski Tourist Information
Mikonkuja 2, FI 93400 Taivalkoski
Tel. +358 8 8296 218
taivalkosken.matkailupalvelut@pp.inet.fi, www.taivalkoskelle.fi

Kemijärvi Tourist Information
Vapaudenkatu 8, Kemijärvi
Tel. +358 (0)20 7538 394.
matkailu.toimisto@kemijarvi.fi, www.lakelapland.fi

Pudasjärven Matkailu Oy
Kauppatie 3, Pudasjärvi
Tel. + 358 (0)8 823 400
keskusvaraamo@isosyote.fi, www.syote.net  

Salla Tourist Info
Myllytie 1, FI-98901 Salla
Tel. + 358 (0)400 269 838
tourist.info@salla.fi, www.salla.fi