Services Offered by Enterprises and Other Organisations in Protected Areas and Hiking Areas in the Kainuu Region

In Kuhmo:

Boreal Wildlife Centre (www.borealwildlifecentre.fi)

• Observation and photographing bears, wolves and wolverines. Also capercaillie, moose, beaver, wild forest reindeer, birds etc.
• Accommodation and catering in Viiksimo, Kuhmo

Cafe Lentua (www.facebook.com/Cafe-Lentua)

• Summer café at the Lentua Nature Information Hut in the Lentua protected area, near Lentuankoski-rapids
• Rental Lappish Hut, contacts tel. +358 45 666 8022, e-mail cafe.lentua(at)gmail.com
• Ask also for boat and sledge excursions on lake Lentua (provided by co-entrepreneur)

Hiiden Torppa (www.tutka.net, in Finnish)

• Guided tours to the Hiidenportti National Park, also nature photographing and fishing. Kiosk "Hiidenluola" at Hiiden Torppa     
• Guided excursions in the following areas:
  • Hiidenportti National Park
  • Teerisuo-Lososuo mire reserve    

Hikes'n Trails Tmi Janne Autere (www.hikesntrails.com)

• Variety of guided tours (skiing, dogsledge rides, snowshoeing, berry and mushroom picking, canoeing, hiking, biking, thematic tours, church-boat trips) 
• Rental equipment for hiking, canoeing,
• Catering, cooking courses
• Booking hotel rooms or cottages, saunas, meeting rooms
• Meeting arrangements
• Environmental education, camp schools

Hotelli Kainuu Oy (www.hotellikainuu.com)                        

• Hotel and restaurant in the centre of Kuhmo
• Rental sauna
• Guided fishing trips, rental fishing equipment
• Programme services in the protected areas in the area of town Kuhmo.

Hotelli Kalevala (www.hotellikalevala.fi)                         

• Hotel in the Kalevala area in Kuhmo, next to the Petola Visitor Centre, 4 km from the centre of Kuhmo
• Meetings and wellness services
• Tour operator services
• Activities and program services:
  • Canoe, raft and boat trips
  • Hiking and cycking trips
  • Ice fishing and fishing trips
  • Ski and snowshoe trips
  • Snowmobile and ATV-safaries in the Kainuu and North-Karelia regions

Kone ja Jahtikampe Nevalainen / Martti Nevalainen

• Snowmobilesafaris in Kuhmo
• Contacts by phone, tel. +358 50  3393 100

Lentiira Holiday Village (www.lentiira.com)

• Cottage accommodation and camping & caravan area with services
• Variety of guided tours (fishing, hunting
• Rental equipments
• Sauna services
• Meeting arrangements
• Tar products

Lentuankosken leirintäalue (www.lentuankoski.fi)

• Accommodation:
  • Camping (tents, caravans, campers)
  • Jokela-house (rental all year around)
  • Cottages in summer time
  • Sauna, showers, toilets etc.
• Kiosk in summer time
• Fishing licenses to Lentuankoski rapids

Reki-Pertti Pertti Koivisto (www.wildtaiga.fi)                    

• Tar-burning shows, guided ski and snowshoe tours, ice fishing, canoeing and boating trips, catering services
• Programme services in the protected areas in Kuhmo

Niemisen kyläyhdistys (www.niemiskyla.fi, in Finnish)           

• Information and exhibition on tar (terva)
• Tar products for sale.      

Routa Travel (routatravel.fi)                    

• Husky safaris, hiking and canoeing trips
• Nature tours in the protected areas in Kuhmo.

Taiga Spirit, nature and wildlife experiences (www.taigaspirit.com)

• Wildlife watching and photographing: bear, wolverine, wild forest reindeer, moose
• day trips, hiking, snowshoe walking tours 
• B&B-accommodation in Lentiira, Kuhmo
• Guided tours and programme services in the following areas:
  • Areas of the Friedship park: Lentua, Iso-Palonen – Maariansärkät, Elimyssalo protected areas
  • Jämäsvaara recreation area
  • Sininen polku recreation area
  • Hiidenportti National Park 
  • Hossa National Park
  • Martinselkonen protected area
  • Other protected areas in the area of Kuhmo and Suomussalmi

Upitrek Oy (www.upitrek.com)

• Winter programs: Cross-country skiing, snowshoeing, multiactivities
• Summer programs: Hiking, cycling, canoeing, multiactivities
• Camp schools
• Guided excursions in the following areas:
  • Oulujärvi and Kylmäluoma hiking areas
  • Hossa and Hiidenportti National Parks
  • Tiilikka National Park
  • Kalevalapark areas, Eastern border trail
  • Friendship park areas: Elimyssalo, Iso-Palonen - Maariansärkät and Lentua protected areas
  • Also many other destinations

Wild Brown Bear (www.wildbrownbear.fi)  

• Wildlife watching and photographing, accommodation and catering 
• Programme services in the areas of Friendship park and other protected areas in Kuhmo  

Wildlife Safaris Finland, Lassi Rautiainen (www.articmedia.fi)

• Wildlife safaris, especially bear, wolf, wolverine and eagle watching and photographing
• A variety of different services in the wilderness
• Accommodation and catering at the base camp "Kuikan kämppä" in Kuhmo
• Nature books, photo calendars, postcards

WildsPiira (www.erapiira.fi)

In Sotkamo:

Break Sokos Hotel Vuokatti  (www.vuokatti.fi)

• Accommodation in Vuokatti. The hills, waterways and trails of Vuokatti along with a wide range of activities and hotel amenities provide the setting for enjoyment, wellbeing and appreciation of nature all year round.
• Private saunas, meetings and functions, exercise opportunities and wellness services.

Vuokatinmaa Holiday Apartments (www.vuokatinmaa.com)

• Cottage accommodation
• Variety of guided tours in nature (fishing, hunting, hiking etc.)
• Rental equipments
• Tar products

Vuokatti Safaris Oy (www.vuokattisafaris.com)            

• Husky safaris, guided tours 
• Programme services in the following areas
  • Kalevalapark areas   
  • Eastern border winter trail

In Hiidenportti National Park:

CaRet Wild Caravan Safaris (www.caret.fi)

• Guided nature tours, hiking, canoeing, wildlife watching and photographing, fishing. 
• Outdoors-camping (camper) 
• Guided tours and programme services in the following areas
• Ruunaa hiking area 
• Patvinsuo, Kolovesi, Hiidenportti and Tiilikkajärvi National Parks 
• Jonkerinsalo and Kieverrysjärvet protected areas 

Hiiden Torppa (www.tutka.net, in Finnish)

• Guided tours to the Hiidenportti National Park, also nature photographing and fishing. Kiosk "Hiidenluola" at Hiiden Torppa     
• Guided excursions in the following areas:
  • Hiidenportti National Park
  • Teerisuo-Lososuo mire reserve

Erämatkailu - Myyntipalvelu Piia Huttunen (www.eramatkailu.fi, in Finnish)

• Rental cabins and sauna near Hiidenportti National Park

Nordic Pole Services

• Guided tours to the Hiidenportti National Park
• Peter Stricker, tel.int. +358 44 283 4586

Puukarin Pysäkki (www.puukarinpysakki.fi/en) 

• From guesthouse to guesthouse -tours, by foot, crosscountry skiing, cycling and paddling,  wild herbal tours
• Karelian lunch, game dishes
• Accomodation
• Service packages

Taiga Spirit (www.taigaspirit.com)

• Wildlife watching, snowshoe walking tours 
• B&B-accommodation in Lentiira, Kuhmo
• Guided tours and programme services in the following areas:
  • Areas of the Friedship park: Lentua, Iso-Palonen – Maariansärkät, Elimyssalo protected areas
  • Jämäsvaara recreation area
  • Sininen polku recreation area
  • Hiidenportti National Park 
  • Hossa National Park
  • Martinselkonen protected area

Upitrek Oy (www.upitrek.com)

• Winter programs: Cross-country skiing, snowshoeing, multiactivities
• Summer programs: Hiking, cycling, canoeing, multiactivities
• Camp schools
• Guided excursions in the following areas:
  • Oulujärvi and Kylmäluoma hiking areas
  • Hossa and Hiidenportti National Parks
  • Tiilikka National Park
  • Kalevalapark areas, Eastern border trail
  • Friendship park areas: Elimyssalo, Iso-Palonen - Maariansärkät and Lentua protected areas
  • Also many other destinations   

Vuokatinmaa Holiday Apartments (www.vuokatinmaa.com)

• Cottage accommodation
• Variety of guided tours in nature (fishing, hunting, hiking etc.)
• Rental equipments
• Tar products

WildsPiira (www.erapiira.fi)

In Suomussalmi / Hossa National Park

Arola Farm and Wilderness Holidays (www.arolabear.com)

• Outdoors activities, bear watching, fishing and hunting .
• Accommodation and catering
• Guided excursions and programme services in the Martinselkonen protected area and other Kalevalapark areas in Suomussalmi 

Camping Hossan Lumo (www.hossanlumo.fi/en) 

• Café and minimarket near the Hossa hiking area
• Rental equipment: canoes, kayaks, SUP-boards, rowing boats, HOK-skis
• Camping services, rental cabins and sauna 

Ekointernet (www.gps-tours.fi)   

• GPS-guided tours 
• Programme services in the following areas:
  • Hossa National Park
  • Martinselkonen protected area 
  • Eastern border trail  

Experience KL Oy (www.hossa-kylmaluoma.fi)   

• Customer service at the Hossa Visitor Centre, café-restaurant, rental equipment, guided tours, rental cabins 
• Guided tours and programme services in the Hossa National Park and Kylmäluoma hiking area 

Hossan karhut (Hossa's Bears, www.wildtaiga.fi)   

• Bear watching and photographing 
• Programme services near the Kalevalapark areas

Hossa Reindeer Park (www.poropuisto.fi)

• Sleigh rides, reindeer culture
• Home-cooked meals in a hut-type restaurant
• Tsukotka island
• Souvenirs
• Events, celebrations

Hossaset Oy Loma Hossa (www.loma-hossa.fi)

• Accommodation near the Hossa National Park

Jarmon Eräpalvelu (www.erapalvelu.net, in Finnish)

• Guided hunting, fishing and nature tours. 
• Programme services near the Hossa National Park

Lomamökit Paasovaara (www.hossa.fi)

• Accommodation near Hossa National Park
• Summertime cafe

Luonnollisesti Oulujärvi Ky (www.luonnollisesti.fi, in Finnish)

• Canoeing, fishing and hunting tours, rental equipment, cottage
• Guided tours and programme services in the following areas: 
• Oulujärvi hiking area 
• Talaskangas protected area 
• Rokua National Park 
• Rumala-Kuvaja-Oudonrimmet –Natura2000-area 
• Hossa National Park

Martinselkosen Eräkeskus (www.martinselkonen.fi)

• Observation and photographing bears, wolverines, moose, black kites, white-tailed eagles
• Accommodation and catering in Pirttivaara near Martinselkonen protected area in Suomussalmi
• Programme services

Norwide Finland Oy  (www.hossanlomakeskus.fi)  

• Outdoors activites 
• Hotel and cottages near the Hossa hiking area
• Guided tours and programme services in the followin areas:
  • Hossa National Park
  • Kalevalapark areas    

Raatteen petobongaus (www.raatteenpetobongaus.fi, in Finnish)

• Bear safaris, reindeer sleigh riding, rental cabins, meat refining

Siirtolan kelomökit (www.siirtolankelomokit.fi, in Finnish)

• Accommodation near the Hossa National Park

Taiga Spirit (www.taigaspirit.com)

• Wildlife watching, snowshoe walking tours
• B&B-accommodation in Lentiira, Kuhmo
• Guided tours and programme services in the following areas:
  • Areas of the Friedship park: Lentua, Iso-Palonen – Maariansärkät, Elimyssalo protected areas
  • Jämäsvaara recreation area
  • Sininen polku recreation area
  • Hiidenportti National Park 
  • Hossa National Park
  • Martinselkonen protected area

Taigavire (www.taigavire.fi)

• Guided tours: hiking trips, mountain biking, paddling trips, bird observing trips, nature and plant trips, cross-country skiing trips, snowshoeing trips, horse trekking
• Wilderness skills courses, kayaking courses
• Outdoor equipment rental: canoes and kayaks, fatbikes, tents
• Outdoor cooking services, custom outdoor dining
• Outdoor cooking courses
• Meeting services
• School camp, nature school camp
• Adventure education

Territoires du Nord / North Territories Oy (www.territoiresdunord.com)

• Multi activities in the Hossa National Park and Kalevala Park
• In winter: Sled dog, snow mobile, snow shoes, skiing
• In summer: Trekking, kayaking

Tmi Kainuun tapahtuma- ja ohjelmapalvelu  / Renne Karppinen (www.etateck.fi, in Finnish) 

• "Hepokönkään Höppänä" is a fairytale- character, whose programmes are especially tailored for children. However, his stories and songs contain real facts about Finnish nature and activities.
• Programme services in the following areas:
  • Protected areas in the Kainuu region  
  • Hossa National Park
  • Repovesi National Park

Tmi Veli Paasovaara  (www.julmaolkky.fi, in Finnish)

• Boat cruises on Julma Ölkky Canyon lake
• Cafe-kiosk (open in the summertime)

Upitrek Oy (www.upitrek.com)

• Winter programs: Cross-country skiing, snowshoeing, multiactivities
• Summer programs: Hiking, cycling, canoeing, multiactivities
• Camp schools
• Guided excursions in the following areas:
  • Oulujärvi and Kylmäluoma hiking areas
  • Hossa and Hiidenportti National Parks
  • Tiilikka National Park
  • Kalevalapark areas, Eastern border trail
  • Friendship park areas: Elimyssalo, Iso-Palonen - Maariansärkät and Lentua protected areas
  • Also many other destinations

Vienan Lomat (www.vienanlomat.fi, in Finnish)

• Outdoors activities, also hunting and fishing tours 
• Accommodation and catering in Kuivajärvi 
• Programme services in the following areas:
  • Murhinsalo protected area 
  • other Kalevalapark areas  

Vuokatti Safaris Oy (www.vuokattisafaris.com)            

• Husky safaris, guided tours 
• Programme services in the following areas
  • Kalevalapark areas   
  • Eastern border winter trail

Zilivonkkelis Ky (www.facebook.com/ZilivonkkelisNaturesafaris/)

• Husky safaris, snowshoeing, hiking  
• Guided tours and programme services in the following areas
  • Kalevalapark areas
  • Eastern border trail

Wild Nordic (www.wildnordic.fi/book-a-cabin)

• Wilderness cabins, cottages and other accommodation

Other areas in Kainuu and North Karelia

Puukarin Pysäkki (www.puukarinpysakki.fi/en)

• From guesthouse to guesthouse -tours (cycling, cross country skiing, cycling and paddling, wild herbal tours) 
• Karelian lunch and game dishes 
• Accomodation and service packages

Hyrynsalmen Vanha Asema / Museoyhdistys Sodan ja Rauhan Rata ry (www.www.facebook.com/HyrynsalmenVanhaAsema/)

• Guided hiking and thematic tours to Jääkärinpirtti, the hideout hut for jaeger volunteers in the area of Saarijärvi Old growth forest, Hyrynsalmi
• Guided tours in other protected areas in Hyrynsalmi
• Fishing, berry and mushroom picking tours
• Meal services both in the nature areas and in the Old Railway Station, Hyrynsalmi
• Services at the Old Railway Station, Hyrynsalmi: cafe, ordered meal services, meeting services

Juhan safari ja lomamatkat (www.hotellipaljakka.fi)

• Accomodation and catering at the Hotel Paljakka
• Safaris and programme services in the areas of Paljakka and Ukkohalla
• Skiing, snowshoeing, hiking
• Berry and mushroom picking, fishing, hunting

Taigavire (www.taigavire.fi)

• Guided tours: hiking trips, mountain biking, paddling trips, bird observing trips, nature and plant trips, cross-country skiing trips, snowshoeing trips, horse trekking
• Wilderness skills courses, kayaking courses
• Outdoor equipment rental: canoes and kayaks, fatbikes, tents
• Outdoor cooking services, custom outdoor dining
• Outdoor cooking courses
• Meeting services
• School camp, nature school camp
• Adventure education

Tmi Kainuun tapahtuma- ja ohjelmapalvelu / Renne Karppinen (www.etateck.fi, in Finnish)

• "Hepokönkään Höppänä" is a fairytale- character, whose programmes are especially tailored for children. However, his stories and songs contain real facts about Finnish nature and activities.
• Programme services in the following areas:
  • Protected areas in the Kainuu region  
  • Hossa National Park
  • Repovesi National Park 

Wild Nordic (www.wildnordic.fi/book-a-cabin)

• Wilderness cabins, cottages and other accommodation