Visit Kuhmo Visitor Centre Petola

14.7.2021

During a forest fire warning (ilmatieteenlaitos.fi), fire is only allowed at covered campfire sites that have a flue or in fireplaces at huts, but only with extreme caution. The one who lights the fire is always responsible for its safety. Making a fire at campfire sites can be banned locally.

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

Opening Hours in 2021

Further information on coronavirus guidelines.

Petola Visitor Centre is closed during the winter time. We open again in the beginning of June.

1.6. - 14.6. Mon-Fri 10-16
15.6. - 15.8. every day 10-17
15.8. - 31.10. Mon-Fri 10-16

Other arrangements by appointment.
We reserve the rights to changes.

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.

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.