Visit Kuhmo Visitor Centre Petola

25.5.2023

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Building. There is a lake and trees in the background.

Opening Hours in 2023

Petola Visitor Centre is closed for the winter.

The room temperature has been lowered, and therefore we are not able organise visits for groups during winter.

We serve by phone and email.

We reserve the rights to changes.

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.

Outdoor Etiquette

1. Respect nature.

2. Mainly use marked trails.

3. Camp only where it is allowed.

4. Light your campfire only where it is allowed.

5. Do not litter.