Visit Kuhmo Visitor Centre Petola

1.10.2020

Because of the coronavirus, safe distances should be kept even in nature, and thorough hand hygiene should be followed at huts, campfire sites and after using the toilet. Metsähallitus' policies and guidelines will be updated as the general corona guidelines become more specific. Check our website for the current situation: www.nationalparks.fi/coronavirusguidelines.

Opening Hours in 2020-2021

Further information on coronavirus guidelines.

Petola Visitor Centre is closed during the winter time.
We will open again in May 2021.

During opening hours we have free entrance. Guided tours are charged.

Contact Information

Address: Lentiirantie 342, 88900 Kuhmo
Telephone: +358 206 39 6380
E-mail: petola(at)metsa.fi

Directions and Maps

By Car

The visitor centre is located along road no. 912 running from Kuhmo to Suomussalmi, roughly 3 km from the centre of Kuhmo.

Map of the Surroundings of Kuhmo Visitor Centre Petola.

By Public Transportation

There are only few connections of public transport to the Petola Visitor Centre. Coaches operating between Kuhmo and Suomussalmi bypass Petola (matkahuolto.fi).
The closest railway station (vr.fi) is located in Kajaani (101 km).
The closest airport (finavia.fi) is in Kajaani (107 km).
Journey.fi provides information on public transportation to Kuhmo (journey.fi)

By Foot or Bicycle

A pedestrian and bicycle route runs from the centre of Kuhmo to the visitor centre.